Part of: Older students and advanced study
GlossaryWhat is a qari?
A qari (female: qariah; plural: qurra) is an expert reciter of the Quran, trained to a high level in tajweed and often in one or more of the recognised modes of recitation (qira'at). Many qaris hold an ijazah. In UK madrasahs, the title Qari Sahib is often used for a recitation teacher.
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What does Qari Sahib mean?
Qari means reciter, from the Arabic word for one who reads or recites. Sahib (also written sahab or saab) is a respectful South Asian title, a little like "sir". So Qari Sahib is a polite way to address a recitation teacher. You will also see qaari, which is just another spelling.
Qari vs hafiz
A qari is known for correct, beautiful recitation with tajweed. A hafiz has memorised the whole Quran. Many people are both, but a qari does not have to have memorised it all, and a hafiz may not have formal training in recitation.
Qira'at
The Quran has several recognised modes of recitation (qira'at), transmitted through chains of reciters. Most UK Muslims recite in the Hafs 'an 'Asim transmission. Advanced qaris may learn several.
Training
Qaris study tajweed in depth and recite the whole Quran to a teacher, often receiving an ijazah.
Questions people also ask
What does Qari Sahib mean?
Qari means an expert reciter of the Quran, and Sahib is a respectful South Asian title like sir. Together it is a polite way to address a recitation teacher.
What is the female of qari?
Qariah.
Is a qari the same as a hafiz?
No. A hafiz has memorised the Quran; a qari is an expert in recitation. Many people are both.
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