What is the specific term for a person trained and skilled in the correct recitation of the Quran?
AQari
BFaqih
CMuhaddith
DMufassir
Explanation
- A Qari is a person trained to recite the Quran correctly under the rules of Tajweed.
- The word comes from the Arabic root for reading, and the plural form is Qurra.
- Option B Faqih is a scholar of Islamic law, so that title belongs to jurisprudence and not to recitation.
- Option C Muhaddith specialises in Hadith and option D Mufassir writes Quranic commentary.
- A Hafiz is a closely related but different title, given to someone who has memorised the entire Quran.

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