Rare Footage of Egyptian Qari’s Quran Recitation (+Video)
Tantawi, who died in 2017, in this clip recites verses 31 to 39 of Surah an-Naba (78).
The video was recorded in the year 2,000 at Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr Mosque in Egypt.
Born in 1947 in a village in the North African country’s Dakahlia governorate, Tantawi began learning the Quran at an early age.
He managed to learn the entire Quran by heart at the age of 10, making his father’s wish that he become a memorizer of the Quran come true.
He also worked hard to learn Quran recitation while a school student but became a professional Qari only after entering al-Azhar University.
His main teacher was renowned Qari Sheikh Sulhi Mahoumd who taught him the skills of Quran recitation.
Tantawi travelled to many countries, including Iran, for reciting the Quran, and once described how warmly Iranians received him as indescribable.
His Quran recitation was remarkable and he had many fans who liked his recitation style.
