036 Ya-Seen

Rogayah Sulong (also spelled Ruqoyah Sulong) was a celebrated Malaysian Qariah (female Quran reciter) from Terengganu, Malaysia, born circa 1942–1943. Over a distinguished career spanning several decades, she became renowned for her melodious and precise recitations, particularly in the classical Hafs riwāyah.

She first gained national recognition by winning the Malaysian Tilawah al-Qur’an competition seven times and achieved international acclaim by securing top honors in the women’s division of the International Quran Recital Competition in 1966, 1973, 1974, and 1978.

Known as “Datuk” after receiving state and national honors, she was awarded significant titles including “Tokoh Wanita Terengganu” in 2010 and a Maulidur Rasul state award in 2011. Her dedication to Quranic arts continued into her later years as she taught tajwīd and tarannum to students across Terengganu, Sabah, Sarawak, and even neighboring countries.

She also played a key role in training future generations of qari’ and qariah, with many of her students succeeding in regional and international recitation competitions.

Rogayah Sulong passed away on August 9, 2023, at the age of 81 in Kuala Terengganu. Her passing marked the end of an era in Malaysian Quranic recitation, with her legacy continuing through her students and recordings.

Religion & Spirituality

Spirituality

History

Islam

Rogayah Sulong (also spelled Ruqoyah Sulong) was a celebrated Malaysian Qariah (female Quran reciter) from Terengganu, Malaysia, born circa 1942–1943. Over a distinguished career spanning several decades, she became renowned for her melodious and precise recitations, particularly in the classical Hafs riwāyah. She first gained national recognition by winning the Malaysian Tilawah al-Qur’an competition seven times and achieved international acclaim by securing top honors in the women’s division of the International Quran Recital Competition in 1966, 1973, 1974, and 1978. Known as “Datuk” after receiving state and national honors, she was awarded significant titles including “Tokoh Wanita Terengganu” in 2010 and a Maulidur Rasul state award in 2011. Her dedication to Quranic arts continued into her later years as she taught tajwīd and tarannum to students across Terengganu, Sabah, Sarawak, and even neighboring countries. She also played a key role in training future generations of qari’ and qariah, with many of her students succeeding in regional and international recitation competitions. Rogayah Sulong passed away on August 9, 2023, at the age of 81 in Kuala Terengganu. Her passing marked the end of an era in Malaysian Quranic recitation, with her legacy continuing through her students and recordings.

Share 036 Ya-Seen

Sign up to save your podcasts

036 Ya-Seen

036 Ya-Seen

More shows like Rogayah Sulong

Maher Al Mueaqly

Saad al-Ghamdi

Mohamed Hassan

Yasser Al Dossari

Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary

Adil Kalbani

Abdur-Rahman as-Sudais

Abdul-Kareem Al Hazmi

Ibrahim Al-Dossari

Ibrahim Al Asiri

Ibrahim Ramadan Shaaban

Mohamed Maabad

Musa Bilal

Wassel Almethen

Saud Al-Shuraim

Saad Al Qureshi

Omar Hisham Al Arabi

Noreen Muhammad Siddique

Digital Islamic Reminder

Abdul Aziz Abdullah Al Hamri

Bandar Al Yousr

The Holy Quran, Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly | القران الكريم ماهر المعيقلي

The Holy Quran, Sheikh Saud Al-Shuraim | القرآن الكريم سعود الشريم

The Holy Quran, Sheikh Abdul Basit 'Abd us-Samad | القرآن الكريم عبد الباسط عبد الصمد

Riad Aldzairey

Wael Desouky

Ibraheem Al Marzuqi

Ibraheem Al Thuwaini

Hasan Ghaalib

Khaalid Al Hammoodi