Yasir Qadhi My Journey With Sheikh Bashir Bin Ahmed Siddiq
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Oct 6, 2025 In a heartfelt tribute, Yasir Qadhi reflects on the profound impact of Sheikh Bashir Bin Ahmed Siddiq, sharing tales of his humble beginnings in Pakistan. He highlights Sheikh Bashir's expertise in qiraat, mentioning his impressive mastery of all 20 recitation paths. Qadhi recounts the Sheikh’s dedication to teaching at the Haram for over five decades and the notable students he influenced. Anecdotes from international competitions and insights into teaching philosophies reveal Sheikh Bashir's commitment to precision in recitation. His legacy continues to inspire countless students.
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Single-Minded Mastery Elevated A Life
- Sheikh Bashir specialized exclusively in qiraat and perfected every technical variant of recitation across all transmissions.
- Mastery of a single focused discipline can raise a person from humble origins to global scholarly influence.
Finishing All 20 Khatms Individually
- Sheikh Bashir completed all 20 precise transmission cycles individually instead of combining them, reaching the highest level of qiraat mastery.
- He also taught advanced students from classical sources like Durra and Tayyiba to document every variant rigorously.
Fifty-Six Years Teaching In The Haram
- For about 56 years Sheikh Bashir taught daily inside the Haram Al-Madani with no salary and no vacations for the Quran.
- Several leading Imams of Makkah, Madinah and Masjid al-Aqsa were among his direct students.