Background
He was born in the city of Karbalaa, Iraq in 1967 where he lived until 1980.
He was born in the city of Karbalaa, Iraq in 1967 where he lived until 1980.
During this time, he participated in processions in Karbala which were held in mourning of Muhammad and Ahl al-Bayt (people of the household ), who Shi'as regard highly. He then moved and lived in Isfahan, Iran, where he began learning how to read Qur'an which helped soften and improve his voice. He has read thousands of poems regarding Muhammad and his Ahl al-Bayt both in mourning and celebration of them.
He has recited in Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Lebanon, Syria, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and London, UK.