Nafi' al-Madani
One of the transmitters of the seven canonical Qira'at
About Nafi' al-Madani
Lived 689 – 785 (aged 95–96). Nafi' al-Madani was an Arab theologian, qāriʾ, muhaddith and qur'anic exegete.
Abu Ruwaym Ibn Abd ar-Rahman Ibn Abi Naim al-Laythi (70-169AH), better known as Nafi al-Madani, was one of the transmitters of the seven canonical Qira'at, or methods of reciting the Qur'an. Outside of Egypt, his method of Qur'an recitation is the most popular in Africa in general, and his chain of narration returning to the companions of the Islamic prophet Muhammad is well-attested.
Nafi was born in the year 689CE, and he died in the year 785CE. Nafi's style of reading became so popular that it eventually eclipsed that of his teachers in Medina.
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Who was Nafi' al-Madani?
one of the transmitters of the seven canonical Qira'at (689–785)
When was Nafi' al-Madani born?
Nafi' al-Madani was born in 689 in Medina.
When did Nafi' al-Madani die?
Nafi' al-Madani died in 785 in Medina.
What was Nafi' al-Madani's occupation?
Nafi' al-Madani was a theologian, qāriʾ, muhaddith and qur'anic exegete.
What nationality was Nafi' al-Madani?
Nafi' al-Madani was Arab.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nafi' al-Madani. https://biography.guide/nafi-al-madani/
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