Qari Syed Sadaqat Ali
Qari Syed Sadaqat Ali | |
|---|---|
| قاری سعید صداقت علی | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Teaching Quran on Pakistani television (PTV Program AlQuran) since 1992 |
| Known for | Recitation from the Quran, Program AlQuran (The Quran) on PTV |
| Title | Hafiz (Quran) |
| Awards | See List in this article |
Qari Syed Sadaqat Ali (Urdu: قارى سید صداقت علی), is a Pakistani qari. He is well known for his program AlQuran (The Quran) that was especially aimed to help children with their reading and pronunciation skills of the Quran.
The program, started in 1992, was a huge success on the Pakistan Television Corporation channel (PTV) and is being replayed and rerun even in 2025. He has been invited on BBC Radio 3 as a guest to share his experiences with the public there.[1][2][3]
He is also one of the official Quran readers at the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab's inaugural parliamentary sessions.[3]
One of his teachers was the renowned Sheikh Abdul Basit 'Abd us-Samad (1927 – 1988) of Egypt.[3][2]
Early life and career
Qari Syed Sadaqat Ali was born in Pakistan. Qari Sadaqat started participating in local and international qiraat competitions (recitation of Quran competitions) at a very early age. He first recited the Quran on Radio Pakistan in 1966. He has appeared in 200 contests and won many international Qiraat competitions.[3][4]
Awards and recognition
- Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Crescent of Excellence) Award by the President of Pakistan in 2020[5]
- Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Award by the President of Pakistan in 2015[6][7]
- Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan[2]
- Qari (reciter) for the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab[3]
- PTV Award winner in 1998[8]
- Chairman, Saut ul Qura International, Pakistan
- Qari (reciter) for both Pakistan Television Corporation & Radio Pakistan[3][2]
- Member, Selection Board for Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation
- Member, Niqabat ul Qura, Republic of Egypt
- Pupil of Internationally famous Qari Abdul Basit 'Abd us-Samad of Egypt[2]
- Represented Pakistan in World Qirat recitals in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Iran, United Kingdom, United States of America and Europe[3]
- Gained second position twice in International Husn-e-Qirat competitions held in Iran
- First Pakistani Qari ever to win first position in International Husn-e- Qirat competition held in Bangladesh
- Broadcasting Al-Quran programme from Pakistani television and Prime TV since 1992[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Qari Syed Sadaqat Ali on BBC Radio". BBC Radio 3 website. 15 July 2011. Archived from the original on 2 February 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Renowned Pakistani qari enthralls Riyadh audience (Qari Syed Sadaqat Ali's Pride of Performance Award info and profile)". Arab News newspaper. 17 December 2013. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Quran teacher lauds KSA for excellent service to Islam (Profile of Qari Syed Sadaqat Ali)". Arab News newspaper. 11 December 2013. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ "Children participate in Naat, Qirat competition". Dawn newspaper. 11 May 2021. Archived from the original on 11 May 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ "Ibne Safi, Fehmida Riaz among 116 recipients of civil awards (includes award for Qari Syed Sadaqat Ali)". Dawn newspaper. 14 August 2019. Archived from the original on 6 December 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ "President decorates 159 with civil awards". The News International newspaper. 23 March 2015. Archived from the original on 7 January 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ "Qari Syed Sadaqat Ali's Sitara-i-Imtiaz Award". Samaa TV News website. 23 March 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ "PTV Awards 1998 (play video clip to hear Winners Names)". Pakistan Television (PTV News) website. 10 October 2019. Archived from the original on 24 March 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2025.