Dates & Background:

Approximate Life: Born in Mecca (traditionally placed in the early 2nd century AH) and died around 192 AH (circa 809 CE).
Teachers & Training: Educated in the scholarly circles of Mecca, Ibn Kathir absorbed the linguistic and recitational traditions of the city. Specific teacher names are less frequently cited, but his method reflects the refined standards of the Meccan school.

What He Was Famous For & Characteristics:
• Known for an articulate, well-modulated recitation style.
• His rendition is marked by a clear enunciation of letters and carefully observed vowel lengths.
• His approach balanced beauty with the strict technical demands of tajwīd.

Popularity:
• His qirā’ah became influential in the Arabian Peninsula and later served as a foundation for reciters in many other regions.

Narrators (Rawīyān):

Al-Bazzī:

Characteristics: His transmission is prized for its rhythmic quality and meticulous adherence to pronunciation rules, helping to secure the method’s longevity.

Qunbūl:

Characteristics: Qunbūl is noted for preserving subtle phonetic details. His careful rendition ensured that the distinctive features of Ibn Kathir’s recitation were passed on accurately