The recitation of Sheikh Faisal Ghazzawi carries a precision that reflects his deep specialization in the science of Qur’anic reading.
Beyond his role at the Haram, he shapes future generations of Qur’an experts through his academic leadership.
Life
- Born: 1965
- City: Makkah
Born in Makkah in 1965, Sheikh Faisal Ghazzawi developed an early connection to the Holy Qur’an. His entire career has centered on the preservation and teaching of proper recitation techniques.
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Marriage and Children
Information regarding Sheikh Ghazzawi’s personal life remains private. No public records detail his marital status or family life
Education
- B.A. in Qur’anic Qira’at – Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah
- M.A. in Qur’anic Qira’at Makkah -Umm Al-Qura University,
- Umm Al-Qura University, Ph.D. in Qur’anic Qira’at Makkah
- Professor of Qur’anic Qira’at – Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah
Sheikh Ghazzawi’s educational path focused exclusively on Qur’anic studies from beginning to end.
He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Qur’anic Qira’at (recitation sciences) from Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah. He continued his advanced studies at the same institution, obtaining both his Master’s and Doctoral degrees in the specialized field of Qur’anic Qira’at.
This concentrated focus on recitation sciences makes him one of the foremost authorities in this precise discipline within Islamic scholarship.
Career
- Appointed as Imam of Kaaba: 2007
- Current Job: Imam of Kaaba
Two parallel paths define Sheikh Ghazzawi’s professional work.
As an Imam at Masjid al-Haram since 2007, he leads prayers and demonstrates proper recitation to worshippers from around the world. Simultaneously, he has built an academic career as Professor of Qur’anic Qira’at at Umm Al-Qura University.
His administrative capabilities led to his appointment as Dean of the Da’wah and Religious Principles Faculty, where he oversees the education of future Islamic scholars and callers to faith.
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