Among the figures of Sohag.. Sheikh Muhammad Ahmed Imran, one of the geniuses of the state of recitation.. Pictures

Sheikh Muhammad Ahmed Imran, one of the most prominent figures in Sohag Governorate, and one of the most prominent names in the field of religious recitation and supplications in Egypt and the Arab world, was born on October 10, 1944 in the Tahta Center in the north of Sohag Governorate, where he grew up in a religious environment that helped him quickly discover his innate talent in memorizing the Holy Qur’an. Sheikh Imran soon became one of the most famous supplicants in Egypt, as he combined recitation of the Holy Qur’an with religious chanting, and he became a distinctive voice that touched hearts. He achieved wide fame in the field of religious recitation and religious events.

Sheikh Imran was known for his superior ability to perform supplications that carry within them feelings of faith and piety. He had a strong presence at religious events at various levels, whether on radio, television, or at private concerts at the Opera House. He also excelled in performing religious songs with various melodies, which made him… One of the most prominent names in his field, his name is associated with the melodies of great musicians such as Helmy Amin and Sayed Makkawi. He has received appreciation from many great artists, and he had an artistic partnership with the musician Mohamed Abdel Wahab, who was an admirer. With his voice, he recorded some religious supplications with him.

Sheikh Imran began his career in the world of recitation at an early age, as he memorized the Holy Qur’an at the age of ten at the hands of Sheikh Mahmoud Al-Masry in his hometown of Tahta. At the age of eleven, he moved to Cairo, where he joined the Institute for the Blind of Music, to receive advanced lessons in chanting and stanzas. Religious studies by Sheikh Sayed Musa. Despite the challenges he faced due to his visual disability, he was able to prove himself in this field thanks to his determination and strong will.

One of the most prominent things that the Sheikh prayed is, “Glory be to Him whose faces are difficult to face, for He is the Generous One who answers those who call upon Him.. He is the first, He is the last, He is apparent, He is hidden, and the eyes do not see them.. I seek, by obedience, His satisfaction, for with generosity He pleases those who seek His satisfaction.. May God’s blessings be upon the Prophet, his family, those who follow him, and those who follow him.” And yes.. a supplication that everyone knows by heart for the supplicant.

Sheikh Imran contributed greatly in presenting various types of religious supplications and songs that were mixed with the spirit and melodies of the Holy Qur’an, and his performance had a profound impact on the souls of his listeners, as he was distinguished by a gentle voice and a sweet style that attracted listeners from everywhere to him. He participated in many major religious occasions, and he was He has a prominent role in commemorating some late artists, such as Abdel Halim Hafez, Abdel Wahab, and Baligh Hamdi, as he was the official reader in their condolences. This indicates the great status he enjoyed in artistic and religious circles.

On a personal level, Sheikh Omran was a lover and lover of Zamalek Club. He even held an honorary membership in the club, and his relationship with sports and his life interests added another dimension to his personality. He always expressed his fanaticism and love for this club on many occasions, and it even came to the point that he allowed his son to watch a match between Al-Ahly and Zamalek in the Egypt Cup final, expressing his love for this team to a great extent.

Sheikh Omran died on October 6, 1994, after a long struggle with liver disease, and despite his early departure from our world, his artistic and religious legacy is still alive in the hearts of his fans and in the artistic arena. His condolences were attended by major reciters and supplicants in Egypt, including Sheikh Al-Tablawi and Sheikh Naina. Which reflects his great standing among the readers of Egypt, and his body was buried in the cemeteries adjacent to the Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque, so that his name will remain immortal in the memory of those who love recitation. And religious supplications in Egypt and the Islamic world.