Ayatul Kursi by Maher Al Muaiqly is the full recitation of the Throne Verse (Qur’an 2:255) by Sheikh Maher bin Hamad Al-Muaiqly, one of the imams of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. Press play on the main player below to listen online, or press the green button to download the 320kbps HD MP3 free — works fully offline for playback at morning, night, before sleep, or during memorisation. The audio is the same file whether search brought you here for “Ayatul Kursi tilawat by Maher Al Muaiqly“, “Muaiqly Ayatul Kursi HD audio“, or “Ayatul Kursi recitation by Maher Al Muaiqly“.
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Ayatul Kursi — Maher Al-Muaiqly
Imam of Masjid al-Haram, Makkah · Full verse (Qur’an 2:255) · 320kbps MP3
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About Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly
Sheikh Maher bin Hamad Al-Muaiqly
Saudi Qari · Imam of Masjid al-Haram, Makkah · Also written Mahir Al-Muaiqly, Maher Al Muaiqly, Sheikh Mahir
Sheikh Maher bin Hamad bin Muaiqly Al-Balushi Al-Otaibi was born on 7 January 1969 (7 Shawwal 1388 AH) in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. He memorised the entire Qur’an at a young age in Madinah and pursued formal Islamic studies through school before enrolling at Umm al-Qura University in Makkah, where he completed his bachelor’s degree in Sharia. He went on to earn a master’s and later a PhD from the same university, specialising in Islamic jurisprudence — making him one of the few reciters at Masjid al-Haram with a doctorate in Sharia.
His career as an imam followed a rare, prestigious path. He first led prayers at Masjid an-Nabawi (the Prophet’s Mosque) in Madinah for two Ramadans (1425 and 1426 AH / 2004 and 2005). In late 2007 (Ramadan 1428 AH), by royal decree, he was appointed as an imam at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah — the holiest mosque in Islam. He is one of only a handful of Qaris who has served in both of the Two Holy Sanctuaries. Alongside his imam duties, he teaches at Umm al-Qura University in the College of Da’wah and Fundamentals of Religion.
His complete Hafs ‘an ‘Asim mushaf recording, released in the early 2010s, quickly became a Ramadan staple on Muslim streaming platforms. His Taraweeh at Masjid al-Haram is broadcast live worldwide via Saudi state television and is often noted for the emotional intensity of his supplications on the final nights of Ramadan.
What makes searchers specifically type “Ayatul Kursi by Maher Al Muaiqly” is his signature style: a soft, unhurried voice, immaculate tajwid, and an emotional tone that lingers on the meaning without ever losing the rhythm. His Ayatul Kursi recording — extracted from his Hafs mushaf — runs about 60 seconds, giving each madd and each pause a fuller weight than faster reciters. It is the kind of recitation that families play in the last hour of the night.
- 1969 Born 7 January (7 Shawwal 1388 AH) in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
- Youth Memorised the complete Qur’an in Madinah.
- 1990s Bachelor’s degree in Sharia from Umm al-Qura University, Makkah.
- 2004–2005 Imam for Ramadan Taraweeh at Masjid an-Nabawi, Madinah (1425 & 1426 AH).
- 2007 Appointed by royal decree as an imam at Masjid al-Haram, Makkah.
- 2010s Released complete Hafs ‘an ‘Asim mushaf recording — the source of this Ayatul Kursi.
- Ongoing Teaches at Umm al-Qura University; leads Taraweeh at Masjid al-Haram each Ramadan.
Why Ayatul Kursi by Sheikh Maher Is So Widely Loved
Search interest for “Ayatul Kursi MP3 download by Maher Al Muaiqly” is one of the most consistent reciter-specific Islamic audio queries. There are four practical reasons.
Soft, calming voice
Sheikh Maher’s tone naturally slows a listener’s breathing — ideal for the last hour of the night, before sleep, and for children being read to.
Precise tajwid
Every madd (elongation), ghunnah (nasalisation) and qalqalah is fully articulated. Excellent for anyone using the audio as a memorisation reference.
HD 320kbps master
Recorded and mastered in high-quality audio. No harsh peaks, no muddy compression — comfortable on both phone speakers and good headphones.
Instantly recognisable
The voice you already know from Makkah’s Taraweeh broadcasts. Familiar to family and guests across every part of the Muslim world.
The recitation above is Ayatul Kursi — Qur’an 2:255, verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah. Read the full Arabic mushaf-style text with tajwid colouring on our Ayatul Kursi Arabic text page, and the meaning line-by-line on the English translation page.
Al-Muaiqly’s Recitation Style — A Tajwid Breakdown
Sheikh Maher’s Ayatul Kursi is popular for emotional reasons, but the reason it works so well for memorisation is technical. Here is what he is actually doing across the 60-second recording.
| Tajwid feature | Sheikh Maher’s choice | Why it helps you |
|---|---|---|
| Madd al-munfasil (separated elongation) | Held for a full 4–5 harakat (counts) — slightly longer than average | Longer madd gives you more time to breathe and match the length in your own recitation. |
| Madd al-‘aridh (elongation before a pause) | Held 6 harakat at emotional peaks, 4 harakat elsewhere | The extra length on emphasis words draws attention to key meanings. |
| Ghunnah (nasalisation of noon and meem) | Full 2-harakat nasal ring, notably rich resonance | Easy to hear on headphones — helpful for non-Arabic speakers matching the sound. |
| Qalqalah (bouncing letters) | Soft qalqalah — less percussive than Sudais or Alafasy | Fits the overall emotional, restrained tone of the recitation. |
| Waqf (stopping) points | Distinctive brief pauses even mid-phrase for reflective effect | Gives the listener a moment to absorb meaning — useful for tadabbur (contemplation). |
| Overall tempo | Tartil (slow-medium) — ~60 seconds for the full verse | Slower than Alafasy, faster than mujawwad — a good middle ground. |
| Vocal register | Warm low-mid, with brief rises at emotional peaks | The rises make certain phrases stand out without becoming operatic. |
| Emotional signature | Restrained tone, unhurried, contemplative | Ideal for before-sleep listening and Ramadan Taraweeh — the reason his voice is famous. |
If you’re memorising Ayatul Kursi with this recording, use the 0.75× speed button below the player — that stretches the verse to about 80 seconds, giving your ear time to lock onto each of his measured madd lengths.
Muaiqly vs. Alafasy vs. Sudais — Which Ayatul Kursi Should You Choose?
The three most-searched Ayatul Kursi recitations are Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly, Sheikh Mishary Rashid Alafasy, and Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais. Each brings a different feel to the same 45–60 seconds of Arabic. Here is what separates them.
| Attribute | Maher Al-Muaiqly | Mishary Alafasy | Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country / mosque | Saudi Arabia — Imam of Masjid al-Haram | Kuwait — Imam of Masjid Al-Kabir | Saudi Arabia — Imam of Masjid al-Haram |
| PhD in Sharia? | Yes — Umm al-Qura University | No — studied ten qira’at at Madinah | Yes — PhD in Islamic Jurisprudence |
| Tempo (Ayatul Kursi) | Slow (~60 seconds) | Medium-slow (~45 seconds) | Slow, deliberate (~55 seconds) |
| Vocal register | Warm low-mid, brief emotional rises | Warm mid-range, steady throughout | Deep chest voice, powerful swells |
| Emotional feel | Restrained, contemplative | Calm, familiar, comforting | Powerful, awe-inducing |
| Best for before-sleep | Yes — top choice for the soft finish | Yes — calm and steady | Yes — deeper, more solemn |
| Best for memorisation | Yes — slow, deliberate, easy to match at 0.75× | Yes — the classic textbook choice | Good, but slower pace can be hard for beginners |
| Best for Ramadan Taraweeh feel | Yes — his Taraweeh is broadcast globally | Yes — also broadcast during Ramadan | Yes — the Sudais Taraweeh is legendary |
Short verdict. If you want the emotional, contemplative Makkah-Haram feel — especially for before-sleep listening or Ramadan atmosphere — Sheikh Maher is the natural choice. For classroom-clear tajwid learning, use Sheikh Mishary Alafasy. For powerful, awe-inducing recitation, use Sheikh Al-Sudais (available on our main audio hub).
Watch Sheikh Maher Recite Ayatul Kursi (Video)
Seeing the reciter is a memorisation shortcut — the mouth shape for each letter and the exact breath timing are much clearer on video than audio alone. The clip below is Sheikh Maher’s official Ayatul Kursi recording.
The video above is embedded from a YouTube playlist. If it doesn’t load, search YouTube for “Maher Al Muaiqly Ayatul Kursi” or open his mushaf recording on any Qur’an app that hosts his complete Hafs recitation.
When to Play Sheikh Maher’s Ayatul Kursi
Search phrases like “Ayatul Kursi before sleep by Maher Al Muaiqly“, “morning recitation by Maher Al Muaiqly” and “Ayatul Kursi for sleep by Maher Al Muaiqly” are among the most common on this page. Here is a simple, Sunnah-grounded routine.
Morning recitation
Play Sheikh Maher’s Ayatul Kursi as part of your morning adhkar. It sets a calm, focused tone before the day begins.
Post-prayer
Sunan an-Nasa’i 9848 narrates: whoever recites Ayatul Kursi after every obligatory prayer, nothing prevents him from Paradise except death. Recite yourself; the audio helps you learn.
Night recitation
Many listeners play the recitation before Maghrib and during the evening adhkar. Sheikh Maher’s calm pace fits the winding-down of the day.
For sleep
Sahih al-Bukhari 2311: whoever recites Ayatul Kursi before sleeping has a guardian from Allah with him until morning. Recite quietly along with the audio — that is the reward-bearing action.
Travel & leaving home
A recommended time for Ayatul Kursi. Keep the file on your phone offline so you can play it in the car.
Tahajjud & Taraweeh
Sheikh Maher’s voice is famous from the Makkah Taraweeh broadcasts. Listening to Ayatul Kursi in the last third of the night is a widely-followed habit.
Use This Recitation to Memorise Ayatul Kursi
Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly’s slow, precise style makes his Ayatul Kursi one of the best voices for memorisation. Here is a simple 5-step method using the player above:
- Open the Arabic text alongside the audio. Use our Ayatul Kursi Arabic text page in one tab and this page in another.
- Set the speed to 0.75× using the speed button below the player. Every letter becomes easier to hear.
- Play one line, pause, repeat aloud. Use the progress bar or arrow keys to jump back — don’t rush to the next line.
- Loop the whole verse using the Loop button. Recite along quietly until you can complete the line without looking.
- Test yourself with the audio muted. Then unmute for the last check. Repeat over 3 days — most people memorise Ayatul Kursi within a week using this method.
For a printable version you can revise from, download the Ayatul Kursi PDF with Arabic, transliteration and English on one page.
Ayatul Kursi with Arabic Text, English Translation & Transliteration
Users often search “Ayatul Kursi with Arabic text by Maher Al Muaiqly“, “with English translation“, or “with transliteration“. The MP3 itself is the Arabic recitation — to read alongside it, open any of these text resources in a second tab and follow along while Sheikh Maher recites.
Ayatul Kursi Repeat 10 Times & 100 Times — What You Actually Need to Know
A large portion of search traffic looks for “Ayatul Kursi repeat 10 times by Maher Al Muaiqly” and “repeat 100 times“. Before pointing to a file, let’s separate what is authentically narrated from what is a modern listening/dhikr aid.
What is actually narrated in the Sunnah?
- Once after every fard prayer (Sunan an-Nasa’i 9848; graded sahih) — the direct promise of Paradise for consistency.
- Once before sleeping (Sahih al-Bukhari 2311) — a protector from Allah stays with you until morning.
- On entering the home and at times of anxiety — strongly recommended by classical scholars.
Honest note: No authentic hadith specifies a reward for reciting Ayatul Kursi exactly 10 times, 100 times, 313 times, or any other counted quantity. The consistently narrated Sunnah is the daily pattern above — after each of the five prayers and before sleep. See our full benefits and hadith sources page for the graded references.
What are "10 times" and "100 times" MP3s actually for?
They’re listening and memorisation aids. A file that repeats Ayatul Kursi 10 or 100 times gives you a long, steady loop for driving, cleaning, studying, or a hospital stay. Sheikh Maher’s calm delivery makes both formats easy to loop for hours without listener fatigue.
Build your own 10x or 100x loop with this player
- Save the 320kbps Ayatul Kursi Al-Muaiqly MP3 to your phone.
- Press the Loop button below the player above — the recitation now repeats endlessly.
- Recite along quietly under your breath. Listening builds familiarity; the reward-bearing action in the Sunnah is your own recitation.
Reading along in your language? The same Al-Muaiqly Arabic MP3 is paired with local translation on our Bangla, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Indonesian, Malay, and Turkish pages — each shows the verse text alongside a shared player.
File details: Ayatul-Kursi-Maher-Al-Muaiqly.mp3 · MP3 320 kbps HD · approx. 2–3 MB · Arabic recitation of Qur’an 2:255 · free for personal and community use (see terms). Full mobile and desktop download instructions are on the Ayatul Kursi MP3 hub.
Maher Al Muaiqly Ayatul Kursi — FAQ
Which mushaf riwayah is Sheikh Maher’s Ayatul Kursi recorded in?
The recording on this page is from Sheikh Maher’s complete Hafs ‘an ‘Asim mushaf — the reading used across the Arabian Peninsula, Egypt, Turkey, and most of the Muslim world. This is the standard reading you will hear in Masjid al-Haram during Ramadan Taraweeh.
How long is the Al-Muaiqly Ayatul Kursi recording?
Approximately 60 seconds at 1.0× playback speed — slightly slower than most reciters, which is part of why it’s a favourite for reflection and memorisation. For memorisation, try 0.75× (about 80 seconds) so you can lock onto each madd length; then work back up to full speed.
When was Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly appointed to Masjid al-Haram?
He was appointed to the Grand Mosque of Makkah by royal decree in Ramadan 1428 AH (late 2007). Before that he led Taraweeh at Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah for the two Ramadans of 1425 and 1426 AH (2004 and 2005). He is one of only a handful of Qaris who has served in both of the Two Holy Sanctuaries.
Is Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly a scholar as well as a reciter?
Yes. He holds a bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD in Sharia (Islamic jurisprudence) from Umm al-Qura University in Makkah, and teaches in the College of Da’wah and Fundamentals of Religion. This academic background is unusual among reciters and adds significant weight to his imamate at Masjid al-Haram.
What are Sheikh Maher’s other most-listened surahs?
Beyond individual verses, his most-streamed recordings are his complete Hafs mushaf, his Surah Al-Kahf (chapter 18) for Friday listening, Surah Al-Mulk (chapter 67) for nightly reading, Surah Ya-Sin (chapter 36), and his Ramadan Taraweeh recordings from Masjid al-Haram — especially the emotionally intense supplications on the final ten nights.
Why do people spell it “Muaiqly” vs “Mueaqly” vs “Al-Muaiqly”?
The Arabic name is Al-Mu’ayqili (المعيقلي). Transliteration into Latin letters varies: Al-Muaiqly, Al-Mueaqly, Al-Muaiqli, Mahir (instead of Maher) all appear online. They all refer to the same person. Search engines usually treat them as the same query.
How do I download Ayatul Kursi by Maher Al Muaiqly in MP3?
Press the green Download Al-Muaiqly MP3 button in the main player above. You’ll get the full Ayatul Kursi in 320kbps — no signup, no watermark. On iPhone, long-press and choose Download Linked File; on Android the file saves to Downloads automatically.
Is this Ayatul Kursi Al-Muaiqly MP3 really free?
Yes. Free to stream, free to download, and free for personal and non-commercial community use. The 320kbps file is roughly 2–3 MB.
Who is Sheikh Maher Al Muaiqly?
Sheikh Maher bin Hamad Al-Muaiqly is a Saudi Qur’an reciter and one of the imams of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. He was previously an imam at Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah. His voice is recognised worldwide from Taraweeh broadcasts and his complete Qur’an mushaf recording. He is loved especially for his soft, emotional delivery.
Is there an authentic hadith about reciting Ayatul Kursi 10 or 100 times?
No authentic hadith specifies a reward for reciting Ayatul Kursi exactly 10 times, 100 times, or any other counted quantity. The consistently narrated Sunnah is once after each of the five fard prayers (Sunan an-Nasa’i 9848) and once before sleeping (Sahih al-Bukhari 2311). “Repeat 10x / 100x” MP3s are useful listening and memorisation aids, not a Sunnah quantity. See our full benefits and hadith page.
Is this Ayatul Kursi good for listening before sleep?
Yes — Sheikh Maher’s soft, unhurried delivery is one of the most-listened voices for before-sleep recitation. The Sunnah action in Sahih al-Bukhari 2311 is to recite Ayatul Kursi yourself before sleeping. Playing the audio while quietly reciting along helps you learn the tajwid correctly.
Can I use this recitation for morning and evening adhkar?
Absolutely. Many listeners play Ayatul Kursi in the morning after Fajr and again in the evening after Asr as part of their daily adhkar. The 320kbps MP3 is small, plays offline on any phone, and Sheikh Maher’s calm pace is easy to loop.
Can I use this to memorise Ayatul Kursi?
Yes — it’s one of the best voices for memorisation. Pair the audio with the Arabic text and transliteration, use the Loop button below the player, and try the 0.75× speed setting to hear each letter clearly. See the memorisation method above.
Does the file come with Arabic text, English translation, and transliteration?
The MP3 itself is Arabic recitation only. To read along, open our Arabic text page, the English translation page, and the transliteration on the same page. All three are linked in the “with text” section above.
Is “Ayatul Kursi Tilawat by Maher Al Muaiqly” the same as “Recitation”?
Yes. “Tilawat” (or “tilawah”) is the Arabic-origin word used in Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Malay and Indonesian for Qur’anic recitation. The audio file is the same regardless of which spelling brought you here.
What bitrate is the file, and will it play offline?
320 kbps — the highest standard MP3 quality — and yes, it plays offline in Apple Music, Samsung Music, VLC, Files, or any audio app once downloaded. The file is around 2–3 MB.
The gold play button isn’t responding — what should I do?
Use the backup player visible directly under the gold button — it uses your browser’s native audio controls and works even if a plugin or extension blocks the custom UI. Both control the same file.
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Reciter: Sheikh Maher bin Hamad Al-Muaiqly, Imam of Masjid al-Haram, Makkah · Verse: Ayatul Kursi · Qur’an 2:255 · Format: MP3, 320 kbps HD · Editorial: policy · sources · about