Qari Waheed Zafar Qasmi began reciting the Qur'an at the age of 7. Over the years, he has participated in several Qira'at competitions all around the world. In 1969, he won his first competition in Malaysia. In 1979, he won in another competition in Libya.

Qari Waheed Zafar Qasmi also effectively performed his role as a judge in Qira'at and Na'at competitions. His contribution in the field of Qira'at and Na'at led him to win the Pride of Performance award.

Qari Waheed Zafar Qasmi also won a competition on Tilawat-e-Quran-e-Majeed in Saudi Arabia and Syria in 1980 and 1981 respectively. In the 1970s, Qari Waheed Zafar Qasmi joined Radio Pakistan. He was also known for his famous TV program “Sar Chashma-e-Hidayat”.