The recitation of the Quran by Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais was broadcast on Quran Radio
On Sunday, the Holy Quran Radio in Saudi Arabia began broadcasting the first episodes of the Quran recited by Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, Head of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina. This exceptional broadcast is part of a regular daily programming schedule, with millions of listeners tuning in every day at 8:30 AM to hear the verses of the Holy Quran recited in the melodious and distinctive voice of His Eminence, a voice that has resonated deeply with Muslims for nearly four decades at the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
Details of the production of the recited Quran by Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais and the Imams of the Two Holy Mosques
This blessed broadcast falls under the umbrella of the "Saudi Center for Qur'anic Recitations and Prophetic Hadiths" project, which represents a qualitative leap in documenting and disseminating the beautiful recitations of the Imams of the Two Holy Mosques. This announcement came after the completion of recording and producing the recited Qur'ans by four of the senior Imams of the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina: His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Yasser bin Rashid Al-Dosari, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Buaijan, and His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Al-Waleed bin Khalid Al-Shamsan.
This fruitful and close cooperation between the Broadcasting and Television Authority and the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque reflects the ongoing efforts to serve the Book of God and spread it to the world with the highest standards of sound quality and modern technology.
The historical dimensions of documenting the recitations of the Imams of the Two Holy Mosques
The recitations of the Imams of the Two Holy Mosques have always held a special place in the hearts of Muslims throughout the ages. From the era of the founding King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud – may God have mercy on him – to the prosperous era of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and his Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has given the Holy Quran the utmost attention and placed it at the forefront of its priorities.
Recording the complete Qur’ans of the Imams is a priceless Islamic historical and cultural legacy, as it documents the various schools of recitation and the distinctive melodic and chanting styles that resonate from the minarets of Mecca and Medina, allowing successive generations to listen to these rare recitations that adhere to the authentic rules of Tajweed and chanting.
The local and global impact of broadcasting blessed Quranic recitations
The impact of broadcasting the Quran recited by Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais transcends local boundaries, reaching regional and international audiences. Sheikh Al-Sudais's voice is among the most renowned Quranic voices in the Islamic world, and his recitations are closely associated with the Taraweeh and Qiyam prayers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, making the broadcast of this Quran recitation an event eagerly awaited by millions of Muslims worldwide.
This project contributes to strengthening Islamic identity and disseminating the values of moderation and balance inherent in the Holy Quran. It also provides Muslims worldwide with a pure and reliable audio resource to aid them in memorizing, reciting, and reflecting upon the meanings of the Holy Quran, thus reinforcing the Kingdom's leading role as the heart of the Islamic world and a guardian of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The remaining recorded recitations of the Holy Quran will be broadcast and published sequentially in the coming weeks, completing the blessed audio collection of recitations by the Imams of the Two Holy Mosques.
