Qiraath tool
The ten Qira'at and their reciters
The ten canonical readings each come through named Imams and are transmitted by two principal narrators. This table lists them for quick reference.
| Imam | Narrators (Rawis) | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Nafi' al-Madani | Qalun, Warsh | Madinah |
| Ibn Kathir al-Makki | Al-Bazzi, Qunbul | Makkah |
| Abu 'Amr al-Basri | Ad-Duri, As-Susi | Basra |
| Ibn 'Amir ash-Shami | Hisham, Ibn Dhakwan | Damascus |
| 'Asim al-Kufi | Shu'bah, Hafs | Kufa |
| Hamzah al-Kufi | Khalaf, Khallad | Kufa |
| Al-Kisa'i al-Kufi | Abu al-Harith, Ad-Duri | Kufa |
| Abu Ja'far al-Madani | Ibn Wardan, Ibn Jammaz | Madinah |
| Ya'qub al-Hadrami | Ruways, Rawh | Basra |
| Khalaf al-'Ashir | Ishaq, Idris | Kufa |
How to use this tool
- Find the Qira'ah you are studying.
- Note its Imam and two Rawis.
- Ask your teacher which chain your Mushaf follows.
Frequently asked questions
How many canonical Qira'at are there?
Seven were compiled by Imam Ibn Mujahid and three more were added in the widely accepted set of ten.
Which Qira'ah is most common today?
Hafs 'an 'Asim, which is the reading printed in most Mushafs worldwide.