1. Sheikh Mustapha Ismail was the undisputed leader of the Quran reciters. There is no dispute that Sheikh Mustapha Ismail was the best reciter of the Holy Quran the world had seen. The world may dispute who comes second to him. His rendition of the Quran in all the styles is inimitably beautiful, natural and without sanctimonious affectations, tear-drawing for its unpredictability, and coming from, and hitting, the heart—always. May he be enveloped in the eternal embrace of the everlastingness of Allah’s special grace.

  2. This is one of the classic reciters. Lots of reciters from Egypt have tried to imitate, but his voice is one that none can imitate. Mashallah, may the Glorified Allah the All Mighty Make his grave a place of peace and May Allah the Bestower do the same for me and my dear parents.

  3. No one like Mustafa Ismael since recordings became common place. No one can escape his established style. He can put a verse in many perspectives for us. I wish Islamic world would pay as much attention in promoting Arabic language.