Qari Waheed Zafar Qasmi (Urdu: وحید ظفر قاسمی) is a Pakistani Qari and na'at khawan,[1][2][3] a performer of poetry in praise of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Qasmi recites in both in Urdu and Arabic languages.[4]
Qari Waheed Zafar Qasmi began reciting the Quran at the age of 6 or 7. Over the years, he has participated in several Qira'at competitions all around the world. In 1969, he won his first competition in Malaysia. In 1979, he won in another competition in Libya. Qari Waheed Zafar Qasmi also won a competition on Tilawat-e-Quran-e-Majeed in Saudi Arabia and Syria in 1980 and 1981 respectively. In the 1970s, Qari Waheed Zafar Qasmi joined Radio Pakistan. He was also known for his TV program Sar Chashma-e-Hidayat. Qari Waheed Zafar Qasmi also effectively performed his role as a judge in Qira'at and Na'at competitions.[3][5][6][7][8][9]
He is best known for his Naʽats "Allah Hu Allah Hu" "Faaslon ko Takalluf Hai Hum Se Agar" "Zahe Muqaddar" and many others.[10] His contribution in the field of Qira'at and Na'at led him to win the Pride of Performance award in 1984.[11]
