Zahir Qasmi

Zahir Qasmi
Born August 2, 1922
Uttar Pradesh, India
Died September 4, 1988 (Aged 66)
Virginia, United States
Cause of death Stroke
Occupation Former Qari
Relatives Qari Waheed Zafar Qasmi (Brother) Qari Shakir Qasmi (Brother)

Zahir Qasmi Urdu: قاری ظہر قاسمی (August 2, 1922 – September 4, 1988) was a Qari. He was able to recite the Qur’an with proper rules of Tajwid.

Background

Zahir Qasmi had a very unique honour for the Qur’an. On August 14/15 1947, Qari Zahir Qasmi recited on Radio Pakistan for the country. He had become widely known by many in the late 1970s, and the early 1980s.

Awards

References

  • http://www.tareekhepakistan.com/detail?title_id=915&dtd_id=1053
  • Nihal Ahmad. A History of Radio Pakistan. p. 58.
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