Nafi' al-Madani
Nafi' al-Madani was one of the most prominent scholars of Qira'at in Madinah. He learned the Quran from 70 of the Tabi'in who had learned from the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ.
Early Life and Legacy
Born around 70 AH in Madinah, Nafi' grew up in an environment rich with Islamic knowledge. He dedicated his early years to the study of the Quran under the guidance of numerous scholars who had direct connections to the companions of the Prophet ﷺ.
Did You Know?
He served as the Imam of Qira'at in Madinah for over 70 years
His reading was adopted as the official reading of Madinah
Imam Malik said about him: 'The recitation of the people of Madinah is the Sunnah'
Transmission
Qalun
This recitation is widely practiced in regions like Libya and parts of Tunisia
Warsh
Known for the popular recitation, used predominantly in North and West Africa