Abdur Rasheed Sufi – [Soosi]

Abdur Rasheed Sufi also spelled Abdul Rashid Sufi or Abdur-Rashid Sufi is a prominent Quran reciter from Somalia. He is widely recognized for his mastery of various Qira’at (recitation styles) of the Holy Quran. He holds certifications in several narrations, reflecting his deep knowledge and proficiency in the science of Quranic recitation. Among the narrations he has mastered, he is known for his recitation in the As-Soosi ‘an Abi Amr narration. This refers to the recitation transmitted through As-Soosi from Imam Abu Amr, who is one of the seven widely accepted Imams of Quranic recitation. Digital Quranic archives feature numerous recordings of his complete Quranic recitations and various individual surahs, often in multiple Qira’at. His recitation style is generally described as clear, precise, and melodious, contributing to a spiritually engaging experience for listeners. Sheikh Abdur Rasheed Sufi’s father, Sheikh Ali Abdul Rahman Sufi, was also a renowned reciter and scholar, making Quranic recitation a family legacy. Abdur Rasheed Sufi has served as an Imam and prayer leader in various mosques and has dedicated much of his life to teaching the Holy Quran and its sciences. Information regarding specific public roles or significant life events beyond his scholarly and religious contributions is not widely documented in publicly accessible sources.