Mishary Rashid Alafas
Mishary Rashid Alafasy is a renowned Kuwaiti preacher, imam, and Qur'an reciter. Born on September 5, 1976, in Kuwait, his full name is Mishary Bin Rashid Al-Afasy. He is also known by his kunya, Abu Nora. Alafasy has a captivating voice that has endeared him to Muslims around the world.
Apart from being a proficient reciter of the Qur'an, Alafasy has a Bachelor's degree in Islamic jurisprudence and Sharia from the Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia. He is also known for his Islamic songs, or nasheeds, which have gained popularity in the Muslim community.
His melodious recitation of the Qur'an has been recorded in numerous albums, and his recitations are broadcast in mosques and on various television channels, websites, and radio stations during Ramadan. Alafasy has led Taraweeh prayers during Ramadan in Kuwait, and his fame has led him to participate in conferences, seminars, and other international events related to Islamic sciences and Qur'an recitation.