Yaqeen Podcast

We are back with a new show straight from Yaqeen's Qur'anic Studies Department! Tune in every Monday starting Sept 12th with host Sh. Suleiman Hani and guests. 

The Qur’an cannot be understood by skimming a page or half-listening to a recitation. It opens itself to understanding only when we reflect deeply on its verses, themes, and meanings...

What does it mean for the Qur’an to be the “speech of Allah? ” How can our understanding of the Speaker affect our relationship with the Qur’an? How should we think about Allah when we read His words? 

Join host Sh. Suleiman Hani for the first season of the Qur’an Convos podcast, where he’ll be exploring the topic of tadabbur—deep reflection on the Qur’an—with various scholars and experts. 

In this episode, Sh. Suleiman sits with Sh. Arsalan Haque and Sh...

Why is reading the Qur’an different for us than reading other things? What are the distractions that can steal our attention away from Allah? What can we do to put our hearts in the right state to connect with His Words? 

In this episode, Sh. Suleiman Hani talks to Dr. Safaruk Chowdhury about overcoming spiritual distractions.

Dr. Safaruk is a Research Scholar in Islamic theology and philosophy at the Ibn Rushd Centre of Excellence for Islamic Research...

What is the definition of tadabbur? How can we develop the appropriate seriousness and respect the Qur’an deserves? How can we overcome mental distractions that make it more difficult to reflect deeply?

Join author of The Clear Qur'an, Dr. Mustafa Khattab, and host, Sh. Suleiman Hani as they dive into episode 3 of Qur'an Convos: Tadabbur and what about the mindset is needed to start reflecting on Allah’s words.

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What is the difference between reflecting on the Qur’an and understanding its meanings? How can a holistic approach to its meanings be maintained? How can scholarly interpretation of the Qur’an be made more accessible? 

In this episode, Sh. Suleiman Hani talks to Sh. Osamah Salhia and Ustadha Faatimah Knight about understanding the meanings of the Qur’an. 

Sh. Osamah is the Imam of the Islamic Center of Passaic County - Clifton Campus...

How can we make the Qur’an’s stories feel more relatable to our lives? What can we do to always feel like the Qur’an is speaking to us personally? If the Qur’an is meant for everyone, how can we nurture a personal relationship with it? 

In this episode, Sh. Suleiman Hani talks to Dr. Jinan Yousef and Dr. Osman Umarji about how to feel like the Qur’an is speaking to you directly. 

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Why are some people moved to tears when they read or hear the Qur’an while others have no reaction at all? How should we feel when we hear verses about the afterlife? What should we do when we don’t feel motivated to read or reflect on Allah’s words? 

In this episode, Sh. Suleiman Hani talks to Dr. Tesneem Alkiek and Dr. Nazir Khan about feeling emotionally moved by the Qur’an. 

Dr. Tesneem is the Director of Expanded Learning and the Director of Content Strategy at Yaqeen...

Why do we not feel the same connection to Allah every time we recite or listen to the Qur’an? How can we improve the quality of my connection over time? What can we do to manage feelings of guilt and weakness when reading the Qur’an? 

In the season finale of Qur’an Convos, Sh. Suleiman Hani talks to Sh. Yasir Fahmy about reaching an elevated spiritual state when engaging with the Qur’an. 

Sh. Yasir is the first American Azhari to teach in the renowned Al-Azhar Mosque...