description Abdul Rashid Sufi - Khalaf 'an Hamzah Overview
Abdul Rashid Sufi’s Khalaf ‘an Hamzah presents a significant recording within Somali quranic recitation. This work features a Kufan style reading transmitted through Khalaf, a student of Hamzah al-Zayyat. It is notable for preserving an older traditional approach to the Quran's recitations and is valuable for scholars, students, and listeners interested in authentic Somali murattal traditions.
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Who is Hamzah in the 'Khalaf 'an Hamzah' Quranic recitation?
Hamzah refers to Hamzah al-Zayyat, an Islamic scholar from Kufa who founded one of the seven canonical readings (Qira'at) of the Quran. The recitation by Abdul Rashid Sufi specifically follows the transmission of his student, Khalaf.
What is the Khalaf 'an Hamzah recitation style known for?
This style is known for specific prolongation rules and distinct pronunciation characteristics passed down from Hamzah al-Zayyat. Abdul Rashid Sufi is highly regarded for his precise mastery and audio recordings of these traditional Kufan rules.
How does the Khalaf 'an Hamzah reading differ from the more common Hafs recitation?
While the Hafs recitation remains the most prevalent globally, Khalaf 'an Hamzah features alternate vowel pronunciations and different rules for the silent 'mim' (concealment). These variations are historically rooted in the different regional schools of early Islamic scholars in Kufa.
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