The legendary Abdul Basit – 1956
The Unforgettable Recitation by Ustad Abdul Basit in The Harram of Imam Kadhim and Jawad a.s. In 1956, the Islamic world witnessed a moment of profound spiritual beauty. The mother of King Faisal II of Iraq had passed away and to honor her memory, a memorial ceremony was held in Baghdad. Among the guests were some of the most renowned Quran reciters from Egypt. The legendary Abdul Basit, along with Abdul Fattah Shasha’i and Abu Al-Aynayn Shaisha’, were invited to lend their voices to the occasion. But it was Abdul Basit’s recitation that would etch this event into history. Standing in the sacred city of Kadhimayn, he was overcome by the spiritual energy of the gathering. Before he began, he sought permission from the noble Imams buried there—Imam Musa al-Kadhim (AS) and Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (AS). With a heart full of […]