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Muhammed Siddique Minshawi
الشيخ محمد الصديق المنشاوي
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Born January 1, 1920
Cairo, Upper Egypt
Died June 20, 1969(1969-06-20) (aged 49)
Other names Alqari As-Sheikh Mohammed Siddiq Al-Minshawi

Mohamed Siddiq El-Minshawi was a very famous Egyptian reciter of the Qur'an. He was born in Suhaaj, Egypt, on January 1, 1920. He came from a family of reciters; his father, Siddiq El-Minshawi, and his brother, Mahmoud El-Minshawi, were also well-known for their beautiful Qur'an recitations.

A Voice Heard Around the World

Mohamed Siddiq El-Minshawi became incredibly famous across the Muslim world. His voice was known and loved by millions. He traveled to many different countries to share his recitations.

Journeys and Teachings

He visited places like Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Palestine (where he visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque), Saudi Arabia, and Syria. During his travels, he not only recited the Qur'an but also helped children learn and understand it better. He truly made a difference in many lives.

Learning from the Best

Mohamed Siddiq El-Minshawi learned a lot from his father, who was also a great reciter. His father had learned from another famous reciter named Mohamed Salamah. From a young age, Mohamed Siddiq El-Minshawi studied the special rules for reciting the Qur'an under a teacher named Ibrahim As-Su'oodi. This helped him become the master reciter he was.

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