Hamza Al Kufi
Hamza ibn Habib al-Zayyat al-Kufi was born in 80 AH and passed away in 156 AH. He studied Quranic recitation under prominent scholars including Sulayman al-A'mash, Ja'far al-Sadiq, and Abu Amr ibn al-'Ala. He was known for his expertise in Quranic recitation and deep knowledge of the Quranic sciences.
Early Life and Legacy
Hamza al-Kufi (80-156 AH) became a leading figure in Quranic recitation in Kufa after the death of Asim al-Kufi. Known for his beautiful and precise recitation style, he dedicated his life to teaching the Quran. Ash-Shāṭibī described him as 'a righteous pious man, a patient imām who recited the Qur-ān with tartīl.' His methodical approach and attention to detail made his recitation style distinctive and influential. Born in Kufa, Hamza grew up in a family of scholars and was known for his exceptional knowledge of Arabic language and Quranic sciences from a young age.
Did You Know?
Imam Abu Hanifa praised him: 'Allah has favored you with two things that we cannot compete with: the Qur'an and the laws of inheritance'
Master of Faraid (Islamic inheritance law) in addition to Quranic recitation
Became blind in his later years
Transmission
Khalaf
Khalaf memorized the Quran when he was ten years old
Khalaf ibn Hisham Al-Bazzar Al-Baghdadi, also known as Abu Muhammed, was a renowned scholar born in 150 A.H. He memorized the Qur'an by the age of ten and was known for his deep scholarship, ascetic lifestyle, and devotion to worship. Khalaf not only preserved the Qira'ah of Hamzah but also developed his own unique style, which is recognized as the tenth Qira'ah
Khallad
Khallad was a reputed imām in recitation, knowledgeable, and humble
Khallād ibn Khālid Ash-Shaybānī Al-Ṣayrafī Al-Kūfī, also known as Abū ʿĪsā, was a prominent figure in the field of Quranic recitation, living between 119-220 A.H. He was highly regarded as an Imam of recitation, recognized for his deep knowledge, humility, and mastery of the Qira'at. Khallād studied under Sulaym ibn ʿĪsā, who had directly learned from Imam Hamzah, making Khallād a key transmitter of Hamzah's recitation