Abū Jaʽfar al-Madanī, full name Yazīd ibn al-Qaʽqāʽ al-Makhzūmī, was among the esteemed successors (Tabi’un) and one of the ten prominent Qirāʾāt Imams of the Quran. He was closely connected to the Prophet’s family, having been brought to Umm Salamah, the Prophet’s wife, as a child, and received her blessing. He was known for his deep piety and dedication to the Quran, as well as for being a teacher of Imām Nāfiʽ. His Qirāʾah has been preserved by his students, ʽIsa ibn Wardān and Sulaymān ibn Muslim ibn Jammāz
Abū Jaʽfar al-Madanī was born and raised in Medina, where he spent most of his life in the service of Islamic knowledge. His early connection with the Prophet’s companions, particularly Umm Salamah, left a profound impact on his spiritual life. He learned the Quran from notable companions such as ʽAbdullāh ibn ʽAbbās, ʽAbdullāh ibn ʽAyyāsh, and Abū Hurayrah, acquiring not only the Quranic recitations but also their deep understanding of the Quran’s meanings. His legacy lives on through his unique method of recitation, which was passed down through his students and remains one of the ten canonical Qirāʾāt.
It is narrated that Abū Jaʽfar would pray 4 rakʽāt of tahajjud every night and make duʽā for all Muslims. Remarkably, when his body was prepared for burial, a bright light resembling a page of the Quran was seen between his neck and chest.
He was considered to be an old companion of Nafi'.
Abu Al-Haarith 'Eesaa bin Wardan Al-Medani was a prominent Quran reciter known for his precision. He completed his recitation under the guidance of Abu Ja'far and Shaybah and later recited fully to Naafiʽ, establishing himself as a close companion of the latter. Among his notable students were Ismail bin Ja'far and Qaloon. Ibn Wardan passed away in Medina around 160 A.H.
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Abu Ar-Rabee' Sulayman bin Muslim bin Jammaaz Az-Zahree was a prominent reciter in Medina, known for his precision. He studied under Imam Abu Ja'far and Shaybah, and then recited his complete Qira’ah to Naafiʽ. Some of his notable students include Ismail bin Ja'far and Qutaybah bin Mahraan, who also presented their complete recitations to him. He passed away shortly after 170 A.H.
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