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Idris an Khalaf denotes the transmission of the Quranic reading of Khalaf al-Ashir through his student and narrator Idris ibn Abd al-Karim al-Haddad. Khalaf is recognized as the tenth reader in the canonical system of ten qira'at, while Idris is one of the two principal transmitters of his independent reading. The designation identifies a particular chain and set of recitational variants rather than a separate Quranic text.
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What does Idris an Khalaf mean in Quranic recitation?
It identifies the transmission of Khalaf al-Ashir's reading through his narrator Idris ibn Abd al-Karim al-Haddad. Idris is the transmitter named in the phrase, while Khalaf al-Ashir is the reader.
Who are Idris and Khalaf al-Ashir?
Idris ibn Abd al-Karim al-Haddad is one of the two principal transmitters associated with Khalaf al-Ashir. Khalaf al-Ashir is recognized as the tenth reader in the canonical system of ten qira'at.
Is Idris an Khalaf the same as Khalaf an Hamzah?
No. Khalaf al-Ashir's own reading is distinct from Khalaf's transmission from the earlier reader Hamzah, even though both labels contain the name Khalaf.
Why are two names used for this Quran reading?
The two names identify the reading tradition and the person who transmitted it. In Idris an Khalaf, Idris names the narrator and Khalaf al-Ashir names the tenth qira'a reader.
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