First Quran Recording EVER, And the Spy? Behind It | Arabic101

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↪ ↪ If you can, please support the Channel: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/101Arabic 🕮 How to Understand 85% of the Quran: https://www.arabic101.org/bookstore 🎓 Start your learning Journey with Arabic101 Academy: https://www.arabic101.org/academy What if I told you the first ever Quran recording was made in 1885… in Mecca… by one of the most controversial orientalists in history? Christiaan Snouck, a Dutch scholar who said to have convert to Islam (and even took the name Abdul Ghaffar), who was able to record the Quran using one of the earliest sound devices — a wax cylinder recorder. Listen to this piece of history. If you want to learn more about the history of Christiaan Snouck, you can check these sources: - Pieter Sjoerd van Koningsveld — Conversion ofEuropean Intellectuals 'o Islam: The Case of Chrisffaan Snouck Hurgronje alias Abd al- Ghaffär — A detailed, source-driven study of his Meccan period, motives, and later colonial work. - Gobée & Adriaanse – Ambtelijke Adviezen van C. Snouck Hurgronje 1889–1936 – Multi‑volume compilation of his official memoranda to the Dutch colonial government. PLEASE share the video as much as you can to spread the word and share the ajer in shaa Allah ... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ↳ Facebook: /101Arabic ↳ Twitter: @101Arabic ↳ Website: https://Arabic101.org ↳ Store: https://store.arabic101.org #Quran #learnquran #arabic101 #Rare_recitation