Asim Al Koofi
Asim al-Kufi was one of the most influential Qurra of Kufa. He passed away around 127 AH. His reading is one of the most widely spread today through the narration of Hafs.
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Early Life and Legacy
Born in Kufa, Asim grew up in a family of scholars and was known for his exceptional knowledge of Quranic sciences from a young age.
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Developed the most widely used Qira'at today
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Known for his exceptional memory and precision
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Established a major school of Quranic recitation in Kufa
Transmission
Hafs
His recitation is considered the most famous and most widely spread recitation of all the Quran
Shu'bah
He recited the whole quran to ˘Āṣim three times in three years of hot summers, cold winters, and rainy seasons