Al-Kisaa'ee

Imam Al-Kisaa'ee
His name was Ali bin Hamzah bin Abdullah Al-Asadee, and he was called Abu Al-Hasan.  He was the head of recitation in Al-Kufah after Imam Hamzah.  When he was asked why he was called Al-Kisaa'ee, he said it was because used a burlap [or similar] bag for ihraam.  He died 189 Al-Hijarah after living for 70 years.  His two Rawee were Abu Al-Haarith and Ad-Dooree.


Abu Al-Haarith
He was Al-Layth bin Khaalid Al-Baghdadee, and his was known as Abu Al-Haarith.  He word was a greatly trusted editor of recitation.  He died 240 Al-Hijarah. 

Ad-Dooree
He is the same Ad-Dooree that is a riwaayah of Abu 'Amr Al-Basree.  To read his short biography, please see: http://www.abouttajweed.com/abu-amr-al-basree-ad-dooree-and-as-soosiyy-/index.php

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