The resonant voice of Sheikh Abdullah Juhany has become familiar to millions who pray behind him at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
His journey to this esteemed position began with childhood Quran memorization and progressed through advanced Islamic scholarship.
Life
- City: Madinah
- Born: 1976
Born in Madinah in 1976, Sheikh Abdullah Awad Al Juhany demonstrated exceptional dedication to the Quran from his earliest years.
He memorized the entire holy book during childhood.
Age
Marriage and Children
Sheikh Abdullah Juhany maintains a private family life, though it is known that he is married and has four children—two sons and two daughters.
Education
- B.A. in Tafsir & Qur'anic Qira'at - Islamic University of Madinah
- M.A. in Qur'anic Tafsir - Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah
- Ph.D. in Qur'anic Tafsir Makkah - Umm Al-Qura University,
- Professor of Qur'anic Qira'at - Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah
He began his formal education at the Islamic University of Madinah, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Tafsir and Qur'anic Qira'at.
He continued his studies at Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah, obtaining both his Master's and Doctoral degrees in Qur'anic Tafsir.
His scholarly journey took him through prestigious Islamic institutions, culminating in a Ph.D. in Quranic Exegesis.
Career
- Appointed as Imam of Kaaba: 2007
- Current Job: Imam of Kaaba
He began leading Taraweeh prayers at the Grand Mosque in 2005 and achieved full Imam status in 2007, joining the distinguished group of prayer leaders at Islam's holiest site.
Two primary roles define Sheikh Juhany's professional life. As an Imam at Masjid al-Haram since 2007, he leads prayers and special night prayers during Ramadan.
Simultaneously, he serves as Professor of Qur'anic Qira'at at Umm Al-Qura University, where he teaches the science of proper Quran recitation to future generations of Islamic scholars.
This dual responsibility allows him to both practice and preserve the art of tajweed and qira'at.
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