Yusuf Badr

Ustadh Yusuf Badr is a distinguished British Quran reciter, teacher, and principal of El Badr Institute, born in Birmingham, United Kingdom. His journey in Quranic excellence was nurtured in the blessed city of Madinah, in the environment of Masjid an-Nabawi, where his memorisation and study of the Quran took root. He later went on to receive ijazah in Quran and Tajweed under notable scholars, further strengthening his grounding in Quranic recitation and the sciences of Tajweed. Internationally, he has been honoured with invitations to recite, lead Salah, teach, and judge Quran competitions across a range of countries. His public profile highlights appearances in Bahrain, Malaysia, South Africa, Iran, Turkey, and beyond, alongside years of service in supporting Quranic competitions in the United Kingdom. More recent engagements have included recitations at the Grand Çamlıca Mosque and Aya Sofya Grand Mosque in Istanbul, participation in a Muslim cultural festival in Austria, and academic engagement with Umm al-Qura University in Makkah. Through his recitation, teaching, and leadership, Ustadh Yusuf Badr continues to contribute meaningfully to Quranic education and appreciation across the global Muslim community. ---------- Help us reach 5,000 monthly supporters. Earn ongoing reward by supporting Quran Central. Donate monthly: https://qurancentral.com/donate/ ----------