Imam Ya’qub Al-Hadrami (d. 205 A.H.) was the ninth of the ten famous Qira’at reciters, renowned for his recitation style from the city of Basra. His full name was Abu Muhammad Ya’qub ibn Ishaq Al-Hadrami Al-Basri, and his Qira’ah traced back to the companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari. His legacy as a reciter of the Qur’an in Basra made him a prominent figure in the field of Qira’at.
Ya’qub studied under notable scholars, including Abu Al-Mundhir Salam ibn Saliem, learning the art of Qur’anic recitation. After the death of Abu ‘Amr ibn Al-Ala’ Al-Basri, Ya’qub became the leading reciter in Basra. He was widely respected, and many imams in the mosques of Basra adopted his Qira’ah as the standard for their recitations. Although he was initially considered one of the seven primary reciters, his position was later given to Al-Kisā’ī by Ibn Mujāhid. Despite this, his influence in Qur’anic recitation continues to be recognized.
In Basra, the imams in mosques primarily used the Qira’at of Ya’qub during their recitations, as reported by Abu ‘Amru ad-Dani, highlighting his lasting impact on the city’s recitation traditions.
Ruwais was of the brightest of Yaqoob's companions.
Ruwais, full name Muhammad ibn Al-Mutawakkil Al-Lu'lu'ee Al-Basri, was one of the most distinguished students of Imam Ya'qub Al-Hadrami. He learned by presenting a complete recitation of the Qur'an to Ya'qub. Ruwais was known for his exceptional dedication and brilliance, being one of the brightest among Ya'qub's companions. His influence continued in Basrah, where he passed away in 238 A.H.
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Rawḥ ibn ʽAbd al-Mu’min al-Hudthali al-Basri was a distinguished grammarian and a key figure in Basra. He was known for his precision in Qur'anic recitation. He studied under Ya'qub al-Hadrami, presenting his complete recitation of the Qur'an and becoming one of Ya'qub's most trusted and prominent students. Rawḥ's students included notable figures such as Imam al-Bukhari. Rawḥ passed away in 235 A.H.
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