Ayatul Kursi by Mishary Rashid Alafasy is the full recitation of the Throne Verse (Qur’an 2:255) by Sheikh Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy, imam of Masjid Al-Kabir in Kuwait City. Press play on the main player below to listen online, or press the green button to download the 320kbps MP3 free — no signup, no watermark, works fully offline. The audio is the same file whether you find it searched as Ayatul Kursi by Mishary, Ayatul Kursi Sheikh Mishary, or surah Ayatul Kursi by Mishary Rashid Alafasy.
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Ayatul Kursi — Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy
Kuwait · Full verse (Qur’an 2:255) · 320kbps MP3
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About Sheikh Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy
Sheikh Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy
Kuwaiti Qari · Imam of Masjid Al-Kabir, Kuwait City · Also written Mishary Alafasy, Mishary Al-Afasy, Sheikh Mishary
Sheikh Mishary bin Rashid bin Gharib Al-Afasy was born on 5 September 1976 in Kuwait City. He memorised the entire Qur’an by his late teens, then travelled to Madinah to study the ten canonical qira’at (readings of the Qur’an) at the College of the Holy Qur’an and Islamic Studies, part of the Islamic University of Madinah. His teachers included Sheikh Ahmad Abdulaziz Az-Zayat, Sheikh Ibrahim Ali Shahatah As-Samannudi, and Sheikh Abdurrarafi Ridwan Ash-Sharqawi — some of the most senior masters of Qur’anic recitation of the twentieth century.
After returning to Kuwait he was appointed imam of Masjid Al-Kabir, the Grand Mosque of Kuwait City, where he leads the Taraweeh prayers each Ramadan. His full mushaf recording in Hafs ‘an ‘Asim — released across the mid-2000s — became one of the most-streamed Qur’an recordings in modern history, and remains the default recitation on many Qur’an apps and mosque radio stations from South Asia to West Africa. He also recorded a full mushaf in the Warsh ‘an Nafi’ reading, widely used in North and West Africa.
Beyond Qur’anic recitation, Sheikh Mishary founded Al-Afasy TV, a satellite channel dedicated to Qur’an programming, and released several widely-loved anasheed. He has been honoured by multiple Islamic organisations for services to Qur’anic education, including recognition from Egypt’s Al-Azhar University.
What makes searchers specifically type “Ayatul Kursi by Mishary” rather than a generic query is his signature style: measured pacing that respects each madd (elongation), full breath control so no letter is clipped, and a warm, unhurried tone that suits both learning tajwid and quiet reflection before sleep. His Ayatul Kursi recording — extracted from the Hafs mushaf — runs about 45 seconds and preserves every rule of tajwid needed for accurate memorisation.
- 1976 Born in Kuwait City, 5 September.
- Late 1990s Studied the ten qira’at at the Islamic University of Madinah.
- Early 2000s Appointed imam of Masjid Al-Kabir, the Grand Mosque of Kuwait City.
- Mid-2000s Released the complete Hafs mushaf recording — the recording that made his Ayatul Kursi globally famous.
- 2008 Launched Al-Afasy TV, a satellite channel dedicated to Qur’anic programming.
- 2010s Released the Warsh ‘an Nafi’ mushaf, widely used across North and West Africa.
- Ongoing Leads Taraweeh at Masjid Al-Kabir each Ramadan — broadcast worldwide.
Why Ayatul Kursi by Sheikh Mishary Is So Widely Loved
Search interest for “ayatul kursi mp3 download by mishary rashid alafasy” is consistently one of the highest reciter-specific Islamic audio queries worldwide. There are four practical reasons.
Clear tajwid for learners
Every madd, ghunnah and qalqalah is fully pronounced — ideal if you’re memorising Ayatul Kursi and want a reference that gets each rule right.
Calm, unhurried pacing
Sheikh Mishary’s tempo is slow enough to follow visually with the mushaf, yet natural enough that the verse’s meaning still flows. Great for tahajjud, before sleep, and driving.
Balanced audio dynamics
Recorded cleanly, mastered in 320kbps. No harsh peaks, no muddy low end — comfortable to loop for long periods without listener fatigue.
Familiar to a global audience
His voice is recognised from South Asia to West Africa. Playing this recitation at home is instantly familiar to family and guests across cultures.
The recitation above is Ayatul Kursi — Qur’an 2:255, verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah. Read the full Arabic script with tajwid colouring on our Ayatul Kursi Arabic text page, and the meaning line-by-line on the English translation page.
Alafasy’s Recitation Style — A Tajwid Breakdown
For memorisation and tajwid students, the practical question is: what specifically is Sheikh Mishary doing that makes his Ayatul Kursi so easy to follow? Here is a breakdown of the technical choices in this 45-second recording.
| Tajwid feature | Sheikh Mishary’s choice | Why it helps you learn |
|---|---|---|
| Madd al-munfasil (separated elongation) | Held for a full 4 harakat (counts) | Clearly audible — you can count the length and match it in your own recitation. |
| Madd al-‘aridh (elongation before a pause) | Held 4 harakat consistently at each waqf (stop) | Same length every time, so muscle memory forms quickly. |
| Ghunnah (nasalisation of noon and meem) | Full 2-harakat nasal ring on every mushaddad noon/meem | The nasal resonance is easy to hear on headphones — helpful for non-Arabic speakers. |
| Qalqalah (bouncing letters: ب ج د ط ق) | Light qalqalah in the middle of a word, full qalqalah at a stop | Follows classical tajwid rules exactly — a good reference for students. |
| Idghaam (assimilation of a noon-saakin) | Full merger with ghunnah where the rule requires it | Rules that are often skipped in fast recitations are audible here. |
| Waqf (stopping) points | Breathes at established scholarly stops: after al-qayyum, after wa la nawm, after fi al-ard | Follows the mushaf waqf marks — a reliable guide for reciting the verse in a single breath phrase. |
| Overall tempo | Between tartil and tadwir (medium-slow) | Fast enough not to lose the meaning flow, slow enough to catch every letter. |
| Vocal register | Warm mid-range, minimal use of high notes | Comfortable to loop for long memorisation sessions without listener fatigue. |
If you’re using this recording specifically for memorisation, focus on matching the four consistent madd lengths first — those are the biggest tajwid milestones. Once your madd matches Sheikh Mishary’s, the rest of the verse will fall into place naturally.
Alafasy vs. Sudais vs. Abdul Basit — Which Ayatul Kursi Should You Choose?
Sheikh Mishary is one of seven reciters we host. Which recording is right for you depends on what you’re trying to do — memorise the verse, listen before sleep, hear classical mujawwad beauty, or follow the Makkah Taraweeh style. Here is a side-by-side comparison of the three most-searched voices.
| Attribute | Mishary Alafasy | Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais | Abdul Basit Abdus Samad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Kuwait | Saudi Arabia (Makkah) | Egypt |
| Imam of | Masjid Al-Kabir, Kuwait City | Masjid al-Haram, Makkah | Recorded independently for Egyptian Radio |
| Riwayah | Hafs ‘an ‘Asim (plus Warsh) | Hafs ‘an ‘Asim | Hafs ‘an ‘Asim |
| Tempo (Ayatul Kursi) | Medium-slow (~45 seconds) | Slow, deliberate (~55 seconds) | Very slow mujawwad (~90 seconds+) |
| Vocal register | Warm mid-range, minimal drama | Deep chest voice, emotional swells | Wide melodic range, classical maqamat |
| Best for memorisation? | Yes — top choice | Good, but slower pace can be hard to match | Difficult for beginners — melodic ornaments are for reference not imitation |
| Best for before-sleep listening? | Yes — calm and steady | Yes — deeper, slightly more solemn | Yes for meditation, but heavy melodic content stays with you |
| Best for tajwid students? | Yes — clean, textbook-accurate | Yes — classical Haramain style | Yes — the reference voice of mujawwad |
| Familiarity | Recognised globally from Qur’an apps | Recognised globally from Makkah broadcasts | Recognised by older generations — the classical standard |
Short verdict. If you’re memorising Ayatul Kursi or listening before sleep as a habit, start with Sheikh Mishary. If you want Makkah Taraweeh energy, choose Al-Sudais. If you’re studying tajwid as a discipline and want the classical reference, use Abdul Basit. All three are available on our main audio hub.
Watch Sheikh Mishary Recite Ayatul Kursi (Video)
Watching the reciter as he recites often helps with pronunciation — you can see the mouth shape for each letter and match the breath pattern. The video below is Sheikh Mishary’s official Ayatul Kursi recitation.
The video above is embedded from Sheikh Mishary’s official Alafasy YouTube channel. If it doesn’t load, open the channel directly to browse his full Qur’an playlist.
Ayatul Kursi Mishary Alafasy 100 Times & 7x — What You Actually Need to Know
A large volume of search traffic looks for “ayatul kursi mishary rashid alafasy 100 times” and “mishary alafasy 7x“. These are legitimate listening habits — but 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. Whoever recites Ayatul Kursi after every obligatory prayer, nothing prevents him from entering Paradise except death (Sunan an-Nasa’i 9848; graded sahih).
- Once before sleeping. A protector from Allah remains with the person until morning, and Shaytan does not come near (Sahih al-Bukhari 2311).
- On entering the home and at moments of anxiety — the classical scholars mention this as a strongly recommended practice.
Honest note: No authentic hadith specifies a reward for reciting Ayatul Kursi exactly 100 times, 313 times, or 1000 times. 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 “100 times” and “7x” MP3s actually for?
They’re listening and memorisation aids. A file that repeats Ayatul Kursi 100 times gives you a long, steady loop for driving, cleaning, walking, studying, or a hospital stay. A “7x” file suits morning-and-evening remembrance where seven is a familiar count in many Muslim households. Sheikh Mishary’s calm delivery makes both formats easy to loop without listener fatigue.
The simplest way to build the habit with this recitation
- Save the 320kbps Ayatul Kursi Alafasy MP3 to your phone.
- Set the player above to Loop and press play — that gives you an unlimited-repeat listen.
- Recite along quietly under your breath. Listening builds familiarity; the reward-bearing action in the Sunnah is your own recitation.
Ayatul Kursi + Al-Falaq + An-Nas Recited by Mishary Rashid Alafasy
One of the specific queries that lands users on reciter pages is “ayatul kursi al falaq al nas recited by mishary rashid alafasy“. This is the classical daily protection set: Ayatul Kursi, followed by Surah Al-Falaq (Qur’an 113) and Surah An-Nas (Qur’an 114). Many Muslims recite — or listen and quietly recite along with — this set:
- Once after every fard prayer.
- Three times in the morning and three times in the evening (a widely-narrated pattern from Sahih at-Tirmidhi 3575 and Sunan Abi Dawud 5082 for Al-Falaq and An-Nas together with Al-Ikhlas).
- Once before sleep, with the additional Sunnah of blowing gently into the palms and wiping the body (Sahih al-Bukhari 5017).
Sheikh Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy has widely-listened-to recordings of Al-Falaq and An-Nas separately in the same measured Kuwaiti style. On this page we host the Ayatul Kursi component; for the full Alafasy protection routine, most listeners either play his mushaf app or queue our Ayatul Kursi file first and follow it with his mu’awwidhatayn recordings.
More Recitations by Sheikh Mishary
Sheikh Mishary’s recorded output is huge. A few recitations by him that our users frequently look for alongside Ayatul Kursi:
Surah Al-Waqiah (with English translation)
Chapter 56. Traditionally recited for barakah in one’s provision. English-translated versions of Sheikh Mishary’s Surah Al-Waqiah are widely used by non-Arabic speakers. Separate from Ayatul Kursi — this page focuses on the Throne Verse.
Surah Al-Mulk
Chapter 67. The chapter narrated (Sunan at-Tirmidhi 2891) to intercede for the one who reads it. A popular Mishary recording for nightly listening after Ayatul Kursi.
Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas (the three Quls)
The three short protection surahs. Sheikh Mishary’s version is a common companion to his Ayatul Kursi in morning-and-evening playlists.
Full Qur’an mushaf (Hafs)
Sheikh Mishary’s complete Hafs recording is one of the most widely-used for Ramadan listening. Ayatul Kursi appears in Juz 3 within Surah Al-Baqarah.
We host individual Ayatul Kursi tracks by other authentic Qaris in our Ayatul Kursi audio library — useful if you’d like to compare Sheikh Mishary’s version with Al-Sudais, Abdul Basit Abdus Samad, Saad Al-Ghamdi, Mahir Al-Muaiqly, or Ahmad Al-Ajmi’s slow tajwid version.
Learn What Alafasy Is Reciting — Meaning & Tafsir
Listening is the fastest way to learn Ayatul Kursi. To understand what Sheikh Mishary is reciting, pair his audio with our text-based pages:
Reading along in your language? The same Alafasy 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-Mishary-Rashid-Alafasy.mp3 · MP3 320 kbps · 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.
Alafasy Ayatul Kursi — FAQ
Which mushaf riwayah is Sheikh Mishary’s Ayatul Kursi recorded in?
The Ayatul Kursi recording on this page is from Sheikh Mishary’s complete Hafs ‘an ‘Asim mushaf — the reading used across the Arabian Peninsula, Egypt, Turkey, Central Asia, and most of the Muslim world. He has also recorded a complete Warsh ‘an Nafi’ mushaf, which is used in North Africa.
How long is the Alafasy Ayatul Kursi recording?
Approximately 45 seconds at 1.0× playback speed. If you’re memorising, try 0.75× (about 60 seconds — the pace where every letter is easy to catch) and gradually work up to full speed. Use the Loop button below the player to repeat the file as many times as you like.
Is Sheikh Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy still alive?
Yes — as of 2026 Sheikh Mishary is alive and continues to serve as imam of Masjid Al-Kabir in Kuwait City, leading Taraweeh each Ramadan. He was born on 5 September 1976.
What are Sheikh Mishary’s most-listened surahs beyond Ayatul Kursi?
Beyond individual verses, Sheikh Mishary’s most-streamed recordings are his complete Hafs mushaf, Surah Al-Kahf (chapter 18) for Fridays, Surah Al-Mulk (chapter 67) for nightly reading, Surah Ya-Sin (chapter 36), and Surah Ar-Rahman (chapter 55).
Can I use this Alafasy Ayatul Kursi recording for teaching or in a classroom?
Yes, for non-commercial teaching, family use, mosque study circles, and personal memorisation. Please do not re-upload it to commercial apps or paid services, and always credit Sheikh Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy as the reciter.
Why do people search “Alafasy” vs “Al-Afasy” vs “Alafassy”?
The Arabic name is Al-‘Afasi (العفاسي). Transliteration into Latin letters varies by country: Alafasy and Al-Afasy are the two most common spellings. All refer to the same person.
How do I download Ayatul Kursi by Mishary Rashid Alafasy in MP3?
Press the green Download Alafasy 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 by Mishary Al-Afasy MP3 free?
Yes. Free to stream, free to download, free for personal and non-commercial community use. The 320kbps file is roughly 2–3 MB.
Is there an authentic hadith about reciting Ayatul Kursi 100 times?
No authentic hadith specifies a reward for reciting Ayatul Kursi exactly 100 times. 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).
Why 320kbps — can I get a smaller file?
320kbps is the top standard MP3 bitrate. It preserves every tajwid detail — the madd, ghunnah, qalqalah, and breath control — that lower bitrates compress away. The full-verse file is still only around 2–3 MB.
What is “mishary alafasy 7x”?
An MP3 in which Ayatul Kursi is repeated seven times in a single file. It’s a listening / dhikr aid — useful for morning-and-evening remembrance — not a specific Sunnah quantity. To create your own 7x loop on this page, set the player’s Loop button on and press play.
Can I pair this with Sheikh Mishary’s Surah Al-Falaq and An-Nas?
Yes. Ayatul Kursi + Al-Falaq + An-Nas is a widely-followed daily protection set, especially in the morning, evening, and before sleep.
Does Alafasy also recite Surah Al-Waqiah with English translation?
Yes. Sheikh Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy has widely-listened recordings of Surah Al-Waqiah (chapter 56). English-translated versions are commonly used by non-Arabic speakers.
Is “Ayatul Kursi Mishary Rashid Alafasy Bangla” audio in Bengali?
The Arabic audio itself is in Arabic. When users search “Ayatul Kursi Mishary Alafasy Bangla“, they usually want the same Alafasy Arabic recitation paired with a Bengali translation. Our Bangla Ayatul Kursi page shows the Arabic verse, Bengali translation, and a shared player.
Will the Alafasy MP3 play offline?
Yes. Once downloaded, it plays in Apple Music, Samsung Music, VLC, Files — any standard audio app on iPhone, Android, Windows, macOS, or Linux. No internet required.
Can I use this recitation as a ringtone or alarm?
Yes, for personal use. Many listeners set a short portion of the recitation as an alarm to wake for Fajr, or as a gentle reminder tone.
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