Surah Yaseen mp3 by Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Mishary Rashid Alafasy, is a world-renowned Quran reciter and Imam from Kuwait, born on September 5, 1976 (11th of Ramadan, 1396 AH). His full name is Mishary Rashid Ghareeb Mohammed Rashed Al-Afasy, and he is also affectionately known as Abu Nora. He showed a deep love for the Quran from a young age and memorized the entire Quran by the age of 18. He pursued advanced Quranic studies at the Islamic University of Madinah in Saudi Arabia, specializing in the ten Qira’at (canonical Quranic readings) and Quranic interpretation. During his studies, he learned under prominent scholars including Sheikh Ahmed Abdulaziz Al-Zaiat, Sheikh Ibrahim Ali Shahata Al-Samanodei, and Sheikh Abdurarea Radwan, gaining recognition for his exceptional voice and commitment to Quranic learning.
Today, he serves as the Imam of the Grand Mosque (Masjid Al-Kabir) in Kuwait, where he leads prayers throughout the year and performs Taraweeh during Ramadan. His recitation style is admired worldwide for its emotional depth, flawless Tajweed, and unique spiritual presence. Millions of Muslims around the world listen to his recitations for comfort, peace, and a deeper connection with the words of Allah.
Alongside Quran recitation, he has become one of the most influential voices in nasheed. He has recorded nasheeds in multiple languages including Arabic, English, Turkish, French, and Japanese. His recordings have gathered global acclaim, with many of his nasheeds and Quranic recitations surpassing tens of millions of views. His official YouTube channel remains the most followed Quran recitation platform, and in June 2024, it became the first Islamic channel to receive the Diamond Button, crossing over ten million subscribers.
He also established two dedicated Quran broadcast channels, Alafasy TV and Alafasy Q, which air his recitations, nasheeds, and Islamic programs across many countries. Numerous international TV and radio stations regularly broadcast his Quranic recordings, further strengthening his global influence. Over the years, he has received several prestigious awards, including the Arab Creativity Award in 2008 for his contributions to Islamic media and Quranic education.
Beyond his role in Kuwait, Alafasy is frequently invited to lead prayers and visit Islamic centers around the world. His recent visits include the Islamic Center of Irvine in California and the Islamic Center of Detroit in Michigan, where thousands of attendees gathered to listen to his recitation live.
Mishary Rashid Alafasy is one of many remarkable reciters whose voices continue to guide and comfort millions. Other respected names in this tradition include Abdullah Humeid, Qari Syed Sadaqat Ali, Islam Fekry, Khalil Didi, Ilyas Hajri, Hani Ar Rifai, Nima Al-Hassan, Nadr Al Qlaoa, and Abdul Hadi Kanakri, each known for their own heartfelt style and devotion to the Qur’an.
He remains one of the most beloved contemporary Quran reciters and nasheed artists, and his voice continues to inspire millions of Muslims seeking tranquility, guidance, and closeness to Allah. Here, you can listen to the Surah Yaseen recitation online or download the MP3 file for easy access.
