Born in Riyadh in 1960 to a family with deep roots in the Anazah tribe, Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais showed early signs of exceptional religious devotion. He committed the entire Quran to memory (hifz) by the remarkable age of 12, a feat that set the course of his life. He pursued formal Islamic education at Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University and later the Umm Al-Qura University in Mecca, ultimately earning a PhD in Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh). In 1984, at just 24 years of age, he received the rare honor of being appointed as an Imam of Masjid al-Haram. His appointment was a testament to both his extraordinary vocal gifts and his profound scholarly standing. Over four decades, his powerful, emotionally resonant recitations during Ramadan's Taraweeh prayers have been broadcast live to TV screens in over 100 countries, making him the most heard Quran reciter on Earth in terms of live audience size. Beyond leading prayer, he holds the rank of minister as the President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque. His complete Quran recording in Hafs an Asim narration is freely available for online listening and mp3 download, and ranks among the most-played Quran recitations on the internet. Surahs such as Surah Al-Baqarah, Surah Al-Imran, Surah Ya-Sin, and Surah Ar-Rahman in his voice attract tens of millions of streams annually.
Abdulrahman Alsudaes - Quran Recitation MP3
114 Surahs available
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About the Reciter
Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais is the Chief Imam and Khateeb of Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Born in Riyadh in 1960, he memorized the entire Quran by age 12 and later earned a PhD in Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh).
Recitation Style
His recitation is globally revered for its commanding emotional power, sweeping melodic range, and impeccable Tajweed in the Hafs an Asim narration — a voice that brings millions to tears during Ramadan's Taraweeh and Qiyam prayers.
Notable Achievements
He has been an Imam of the holiest mosque in Islam (Masjid al-Haram) since 1984. He currently serves as the President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque. He has been named among the 500 most influential Muslims in the world multiple years running.
Full Biography
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is the Imam of Masjid al-Haram?
- Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais is the Chief Imam and Khateeb of Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. He has served in this role since 1984.
- What is Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais's official title?
- Aside from being the Imam of the Grand Mosque, he holds the rank of Minister as the President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque.
- Where can I listen to Al-Sudais full Quran recitation?
- His complete Quran in Hafs an Asim narration is available for free streaming and high-quality mp3 download on this platform, covering all 114 surahs.
Available Surahs
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