Abdul Basit 'Abd us-Samad
Egyptian Qur'an reciter (1927–1988)
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Summary
Abdul Basit 'Abd us-Samad was born in 1927[1] in Armant[2]. He died on November 30, 1988[3], in Agouza[4]. He worked as a qāriʾ[5].
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Hermonthis[6]
- Place of burial: City of the Dead[7]
- Country of citizenship: Egypt[8]
- Field of work: qira'at[9]
- Award received: National Order of the Cedar[10], Order of Civil Merit of the Syrian Arab Republic[11]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Cause of death: hepatitis[14]
- Given name: Abdulbasit[15]
- Manner of death: natural causes[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[17]
- Nickname: Golden Throat[18]
- Name in native language: عبد الباسط عبد الصمد[19], عبد الباسط محمد عبد الصمد سليم داوود[20]
FAQs
Where was Abdul Basit 'Abd us-Samad born?
Abdul Basit 'Abd us-Samad's place of birth was Armant[2].
Where did Abdul Basit 'Abd us-Samad die?
Abdul Basit 'Abd us-Samad passed away in Agouza[4].
What did Abdul Basit 'Abd us-Samad do for work?
Abdul Basit 'Abd us-Samad worked as a qāriʾ[5].
What awards did Abdul Basit 'Abd us-Samad receive?
Honors received include National Order of the Cedar[10] and Order of Civil Merit of the Syrian Arab Republic[11].