Mishari bin Rashid Alafasy

Mishari bin Rashid Alafasy, born on September fifth, nineteen seventy-six, is a prominent Kuwaiti qāriʾ, imam, preacher, and nasheed artist. His journey in the realm of Islamic studies began at the College of the Holy Quran at the Islamic University of Madinah, where he specialized in the ten qira'at, the canonical methods of Quranic recitation, and tafsir, the exegesis of the Quran.

In addition to his remarkable skills in Quranic recitation, Alafasy has made a significant impact in the world of nasheed music, releasing several albums that resonate with audiences across the globe. His versatility is evident as he performs in Arabic and has also recorded nasheeds in various languages, including Japanese, Turkish, English, and French.

Today, Mishari bin Rashid Alafasy is celebrated as one of the most recognized voices in both nasheed and Quran recitation. His YouTube channel boasts an impressive eleven point six million subscribers, and his works have garnered immense popularity, with two of his recorded nasheeds surpassing two hundred million views. Notably, his recitation of Surah Baqarah has nearly reached one hundred million views, while dozens of his other nasheeds and Quran recitations have attracted at least ten million views each.

Alafasy's voice is a staple on many widely used Quran listening applications, making his recitations accessible to a vast audience. In August twenty twenty-five, he took a significant step in his career by launching his first official Qur’anic and prayer application, Alafasy.co, further solidifying his influence in the digital age.