Sheikh Mustafa Ismail is one of the most honored Imams of Egypt. He also earned fame as a famous reciter of the Holy Quran.
Sheikh Ismail was born on June 17th , 1905. His birth place is the village of Mit Ghazal, situated in the middle of Ezanta, Gharbiya – the place where he grew with religious beliefs and values.
At the age of 12 years, Sheikh Mustafa Ismail completed Hifz-e-Quran. Throughout the endeavor of learning and memorization of the Holy Quran, the Imam of Quranic Institute in the village of Mit Ghaz supervised him well.
Sheikh Mustafa Ismail continued learning religious knowledge and tightened his relation with Quranic Institute in the village.
Later, Sheikh Mustafa Ismail left Mit Ghaz for Egyptian capital. Before his migration, one of his friends convinced and guided him for Egypt. The Sheikh also performed recitation of the Holy Quran in big events.
When it comes to reciting the Holy Quran, Sheikh Mustafa Ismail reserved a remarkable position in the country. Under the supremacy of King Farouq El Awal, Sheikh Mustafa Ismail was honored with the title “authorized reciter of the Egyptian Palais Regal”.
As an honorable person who recites the Holy Quran, Sheikh Mustafa Ismail performed in different countries.
The great Sheikh Mustafa Ismail passed away on Friday, 12th of December, 1978.
