elled Salih ibn Humayd) is a prominent Quran reciter and Islamic scholar from Saudi Arabia, born in Buraydah, Qassim Province, in 1950.
He primarily recites in the Hafs ‘an Asim narration. Digital Qur’anic archives feature numerous recordings of his recitations, including a complete recitation of the Holy Quran. His recitation is characterized by its clarity, solemnity, and impactful delivery, suitable for his distinguished position.
Saleh bin Humaid graduated from the Sharia Faculty in Riyadh and obtained his Master’s and PhD from Umm Al-Qura University in Mecca. He has held numerous significant positions, most notably serving as an Imam and Khateeb (preacher) at the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) in Mecca since 1992. He has also served as the head of the Saudi Shura Council (Consultative Assembly) from 2002 to 2009, and is currently an advisor to the Royal Court and a member of the Council of Senior Scholars in Saudi Arabia. His extensive scholarly backgrou