Recitation & Qiraat

Qaloon

قَالُون · /qɑːˈluːn/

Qaloon is a recitation transmission (riwayah) of the Quran through the reciter Nafi' al-Madani, widely used across parts of Libya and West Africa.

What does Qaloon mean?

Alongside Warsh, Qaloon is one of the two major riwayat descending from Nafi', each preserving distinct pronunciation and pausing conventions passed down through an unbroken teacher-to-student chain.

Alternative Spellings

Qalun