Al-Kisa'i
Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Hamzah al-Kisa'i (119-189 AH) was one of the Seven Readers and a prominent scholar of Arabic grammar. He was the leading grammarian of the Kufa school and made significant contributions to Quranic recitation and linguistic studies.
Early Life and Legacy
Born around 119 A.H. in Kufa, Iraq, into a non-Arab Persian family, Al-Kisāʾī was deeply committed to learning despite his background. His journey into Islamic scholarship began in Iraq, where he was given the nickname “Al-Kisāʾī” after performing Iḥrām (ritual consecration) in a “kisāʾ” (cloak or wrap). Al-Kisāʾī passed away in 189 A.H., leaving behind a rich intellectual heritage.
Did You Know?
Leading grammarian of the Kufa school
Teacher of the sons of Caliph Harun ar-Rashid
Authored numerous works on Arabic grammar
Transmission
Abul Harith
Also known as Al Layth, he recited the Qurān directly to Imām Al-Kisā-ī
Al-Layth ibn Khalid al-Baghdadi, also known as Abu al-Harith, was a close companion and dedicated student of Imam Al-Kisāʾī. He is remembered for his righteousness and commitment to the recitation of the Qur'an. Al-Layth was widely regarded for his strong connection to the Quranic sciences. He passed away in the year 240 AH
Ad-Duri
He is the same Dūrī who is the student of Abu Amr Al Basri
Ad-Dūrī, full name Hafs ibn Umar ibn Abdul Aziz ad-Dūrī (150-246 AH), was a prominent Quranic reciter born in the village of Ad-Dur near Baghdad. Despite being blind, he became a leading figure in Quranic recitation and was well-versed with various qiraat traditions. He is particularly known for his transmission of the recitations of both Abu Amr al-Basri and Imam Al-Kisāʾī