Muḥammad ibn Aḥmad Mutawallī

1832–1895 (age 63)

Biography

Muḥammad ibn Aḥmad Mutawallī was a distinguished qāriʾ (Quranic reciter) whose mastery of Quranic recitation made him a respected figure in Egyptian religious life. His expertise in tajweed and Quranic interpretation contributed to the spiritual and educational life of his community.

As a qāriʾ, Mutawallī played an important role in preserving and transmitting the Islamic scholarly tradition, serving as a bridge between classical Islamic learning and contemporary practice in Egypt.

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