Qari Waheed Zafar Qasmi

Waheed Zafar Qasmi is a Qāri' (one who can recite Qur'an with proper rules of tajwid) from Pakistan. He is also a naat khawan. He can recite naat in urdu and arabic languages.

Background

Waheed Zafar Qasmi started reciting Qur'an at the age of 6 or 7. By the age of 9, he memorized the Qur'an. As a renowned qari, he took part in many qirat competition all over the world. In Qur'an reciting, he won his first competition in 1969 in Malaysia. He joined Radio Pakistan in 1970, and the first program that he contributed was “Sar Chashma-e- Hidayat”.

Famous naats

  • Faaslon Ko Takalluf
  • As Subhu Badamin
  • Ya Nabi Ya Nabi Ya Nabi
  • Woh Nabiyon Mein Rehmat Laqab
  • Jahaan Roza-e-Paak-e-Khair
  • Koi Guftugu Ho Lab Par
  • Na Kaheen Say Door Hain

Awards

  • Pride of Performance, 1984

See also

  • Qāriʾ
  • Qari Saad Nomani