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This Week’s Spotlight · October 27, 2026
Sheik Abdirashid Ali Sufi
Somali Qur’an Reciter · Teacher of the Ten Recitations
From his early Qur’anic lessons in Somalia to advanced studies in Egypt and teaching in Qatar, Sheik Abdirashid Ali Sufi has devoted his life to recitation and learning. Discover his journey and his contribution to the Somali tradition of preserving and sharing Qur’anic knowledge.
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