Muhammad Siddiq Al-Minshawi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Muhammad Siddiq Al-Minshawi |
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| محمد صديق المنشاوي | |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Sect | Sunni |
| Known for | Recitation of Quran |
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| Nationality |  Egyptian |
| Born | 20 January 1920 El-Mansha, Sohag, Egypt |
| Died | 20 June 1969 (aged 49) El-Mansha |
| Cause of death | Esophageal varices |
| Children | 15 |
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Muhammad Siddiq Al-Minshawi (Arabic: محمد صديق المنشاوي; born January 20, 1920 – died June 20, 1969), also known as Al-Minshawi, was a famous Egyptian reciter of the Quran. He was also a Hafiz, meaning he had memorized the entire Quran.
Al-Minshawi came from a family deeply connected to the Quran. His father, brother, and even his grandfather were well-known reciters. People called him Al-Saut Al-Baki, which means "The Crying Voice," because of his emotional and beautiful recitation style. He is considered one of the most important reciters of modern times. He is often grouped with three other great reciters: Abdul Basit, Mustafa Ismail, and Al-Hussary. These four had a huge impact on the Islamic world.
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Early Life and Quranic Journey
Al-Minshawi learned a lot from his father. He was also inspired by other famous reciters of the 20th century, like Muhammad Rifat and Muhammad Salamah. From a young age, he studied the rules of how to recite the Quran correctly, known as Tajweed.
He worked hard and managed to memorize the entire Quran by the time he was just 8 years old. This was a huge achievement for him.
Traveling and Teaching the Quran
Al-Minshawi traveled to many countries to share his beautiful recitations. He visited places like Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Palestine (including Al-Aqsa Mosque), Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Syria.
He also made recordings with other reciters, such as Kamel al-Bahtimi and Fouad al-Aroussi. Al-Minshawi spent time helping children learn how to recite the Quran properly.
Family Life
Al-Minshawi was married twice and had 15 children. He had three boys and one girl with his first wife. With his second wife, he had five boys and four girls. Sadly, his second wife passed away in 1968 while on a religious pilgrimage.
His family had a long tradition of being Huffaz (Quran memorizers) and Qaris (reciters). His father, Seddik Al Minshawy, and his brother, Mahmoud Al Minshawy, were also professional reciters. His son, Mushaf Mulaim, also became a reciter and taught children in his father's style.
Al-Minshawi passed away on June 20, 1969. He had been sick for a long time with a condition called esophageal varices.
Lasting Impact and Legacy
Al-Minshawi's recitations are still very popular today. People love his perfect Tajweed (the rules for reciting the Quran) and his unique style. He wrote many books about different parts of the Quran. He also helped with the printing of the Quran and the "World of Islam festival."
He was a highly respected Qari and held the important title of Shaykh al-Maqâri. This title means he was a master of Quranic recitation. People often asked for his opinions, and the media would quote him. Many younger reciters today try to imitate his style.
Al-Minshawi even recited the Quran in front of important leaders. He recited for the Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser in Syria's Umayyad Mosque in 1959. President Abdel Nasser also invited Sheikh al Minshawi to recite at his father's funeral in Alexandria in 1968.
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Al-Minshawi's family tree
