Sheikh Ali Hajjaj As-Suwaisy (1926-2001) (الشيخ على حسن السويسى) was a famous Quran reciter, known in Egypt and across the world. He gained fame by emulating the late Sheikh Muhammad Rifat.

Sheikh joined the radio in 1946-47 and entered the music institute to study oud and music theory for four years when he saw the encouragement and success of his reciting. Ali is admired for his use of maqam saba - his voice was considered especially suited to saba.

Ali As-Suwaisy

Ali visited the UK on several occasions, in particular attending the London Central Mosque during Ramadan.

Ali As-Suwaisy

See also

Qur'an reading

Sheikh Muhammad Rifat

Sheikh Mohamed Siddiq El-Minshawi

External links

Islamic Awareness

Egyptian Quran reciters

Egyptian Muslims

1926 births

2001 deaths

Egyptian Arab nationalists

Quran stubs

Quran reciting

Quran

Quran software

Ali As-Suwaisy