Sheikh Muhammad Mahmoud al-Tablawi, one of the most famous reciters of the Noble Qur’an in Egypt, died after nearly 60 years of recitation, according to Egyptian media.
The Syndicate of Holy Quran Readers and Conservatives announced today, Tuesday, in a statement, "The death of its captain, Mohamed Mahmoud Al-Tablawi, at the age of 86, after a tender trip of more than 60 years with the Qur'an."
Sheikh Muhammad Mahmoud al-Tablawi was born on November 14, 1934 in the Mait Aqabah neighborhood of Giza Governorate, and his origins are in the village of Saft Jadam, located in the Tala Center in Menoufia Governorate.
Al-Tablawi completed the memorization of the Qur’an and he was 9 years old, and he made his reputation in reciting the Qur’an until he became one of the most famous reciters of the Qur’an in his era.
Al-Tablawy participated in the arbitration of international competitions in the memorizers of the Qur’an from all countries of the world, and received a medal from Lebanon in recognition of his efforts in serving the Noble Qur’an, according to local media.
The late reader completed memorizing and reciting the Qur’an at the age of ten, and was distinguished by his talent and good voice that people favored since he was at the age of boyhood, and the late Sheikh was eager to sit and listen to famous readers directly.