Becoming a HAFIDH In The West || Qari Ahmed Burhan #25

Qur’an Made Me Travel The World || Ahmed Ali w/ Dawoud Yahya || Hifdhstatus #31

On this episode of the Hifdhstatus Podcast, we sit down with Ahmed Ali from Dallas, USA, as he shares his inspiring journey of memorising the Qur’an in America, travelling the world with the Qur'an and rising to compete on one of the world’s most renowned Qur’an stages in Saudi Arabia. Ahmed opens up about how his academic journey intertwined with his love for the Qur’an, the impact of supportive teachers and parents, and the importance of cultivating a household and community shaped by the Qur’an. He also shares practical advice for nurturing the next generation in the light of the Qur’an: teach your children the Qur’an, and the Qur’an will teach them everything. Whether you’re a student, parent, or Qur’an enthusiast, this episode is a heartfelt reminder of the transformative power of the Qur’an in our homes and communities. Listen now and be inspired! Who are we: We are Hifdhstatus, a beacon of inspiration and empowerment on the journey of Quranic memorisation and implementation. Our vision is to reignite your connection with the Book of Allah, guiding you through unique narratives of Huffadh worldwide, especially in Western contexts. We firmly believe that excellence in Quranic recitation and understanding can harmonise with success in career, personal growth, health, and familial bonds. Our mission is to uplift and guide you towards a life enriched by the divine wisdom of the Qur'an, fostering a holistic approach to spiritual and worldly fulfillment. -------- To get 📕 Qur'an Classes in the UK or abroad contact us - hifdhstatus@gmail.com 🎙Our podcast - / @hifdhstatus 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/hifdhstatus?lang=en [https://twitter.com/hifdhstatus?lang=en] 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hifdhstatus... [https://www.instagram.com/hifdhstatus...] -------- Our most popular videos: Memorising the Qur'an in One Year: • Memorising the Qur’an in One Year || Younu... -------- Get in Touch: If you’d like to talk or have any questions or requests, we’d love to hear from you. DMing @hifdhstatus on instagram or @hifdhstatus directly on Twitter will be the quickest way to get a response, but if your question is more complex, feel free to drop us a line on our email hifdhstatus@gmail.com - me and the team on hifdhstatus try to respond to every one! 00:00 - Intro 05:06 - Travelling with the Qur'an 07:41 - Growing up in Dallas 10:14 - My First Recitation 12:04 - Our Hifdh Programme 15:36 - I got Accepted 18:22 - Siblings through the Qur'an 20:50 - Parents Habits = Childrens Habits 25:54 - Qur'an Bootcamp 29:00 - Family Support 30:35 - How Teacher Made Me Love Qur'an 33:00 - Masjid vs House 36:30 - Know Your Enemy 38:00 - Just Start 45:40 - How I Fell In Love 47:50 - You Have to Play the Qur'an 52:00 - Jump Into Memorisation 1:15:03 - Recitation 1:54:00 - Conclusion Video title ideas (for the algo!): Love the Qur’an Memorise the Qur’an Hifz Motivation Learn the Qur’an

The Youngest Hafidh in Balkan History || Abdurrahman Tabakovic #29

In this unforgettable episode, we travelled to the heart of Bosnia—Sarajevo—to sit down with Abdurahman Tabaković, one of the youngest Huffādh in Balkan history and a rising Imam in the world of Qur’ānic memorisation and recitation. ➡️ Memorised the Qur’an by age 9 ➡️ Passed his Hifdh exam at age 10 ➡️ Memorised Shatibiyyah in just 1 month ➡️ Mastered the 7 Qira’at ➡️ Black belt in karate ➡️ Represented Bosnia globally, reaching the finals in Makkah 📜 More than just a personal story—this episode explores the deep-rooted Islamic heritage of Bosnia and the Balkans, delving into how the Qur’ān was central to the resilience, identity, and even the victories of the people of this region throughout history. 🎥 Filmed on location in Sarajevo, this episode brings you an inspiring and powerful conversation that blends history, dedication, and the timeless guidance of the Qur’an. 🎧 Timestamps: 00:00 - Coming Up 03:06 - Intro 05:19 - My Story 07:10 - How Was My Childhood? 10:38 - Bosnia Hifdh System 15:15 - Quran Competitions 21:15 - My Teacher 23:47 - The Bosnian Maqam 26:15 - Bosnian Coffee Demo 29:39 - Balkan Recitation 31:21 - This Coffee Shop 32:55 - Yugoslavia and Islam 34:45 - A Story of Quran and Karamat 37:24 - Why Do I Need Quran? 40:38 - 600 New Huffadh 41:40 - Tough Sacrifices 46:30 - My Family Are Not Huffadh 53:09 - Recitation 54:53 - Reflection 1:00:00 - Expectations With Your Creator 1:02:39 - Favourite Riwayah 1:04:25 - Favourite Dua 1:06:30 - Favourite Hadith 1:08:02 - Favourite Country 1:10:09 - The Quran During the War 1:17:00 - The Cause of Victory 1:19:00 - Bosnia Breakdown 1:20:30 - Adhan Demonstration 1:22:52 - My Trajectory 1:25:26 - Preparing for Quran Competitions 1:30:00 - How I Memorised 1:31:00 - Reaction of World to My Hifdh 1:32:45 - Concentration Camps 1:37:30 - Final Words 1:40:39 - Conclusion ------- 🌍 Our website / blog - To get 📕 Qur'an Classes in the UK or abroad contact us: hifdhstatus@gmail.com 🎙 Our podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@UCPr6lWldvi2C7-rkYDzMNiw [https://www.youtube.com/@UCPr6lWldvi2C7-rkYDzMNiw] 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/hifdhstatus?lang=en [https://twitter.com/hifdhstatus?lang=en] 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hifdhstatus... [https://www.instagram.com/hifdhstatus...] -------- Our most popular videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANd0UD8lr9w [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANd0UD8lr9w] Get in Touch: If you’d like to talk or have any questions or requests, we’d love to hear from you. DMing @hifdhstatus on Instagram or @hifdhstatus directly on Twitter will be the quickest way to get a response, but if your question is more complex, feel free to drop us a line at hifdhstatus@gmail.com — me and the team at Hifdhstatus try to respond to everyone!

From Italy to the UK: The Life-Changing Path of Memorising the Quran || Adnane Majid #26

As-salamu alaykum everyone! We’ve just released an incredible new episode of Hifdhstatus, featuring Ustadh Adnane Majid! In this powerful conversation, Ustadh Adnane shares his inspiring journey of memorising the Qur’an, starting in Italy with the Warsh Riwayah, and later moving to the UK where his Qur’anic studies and Dawah projects flourished. Ustadh Adnane takes us through his personal experiences of growth, spiritual development, and community engagement, while diving into the following key topics: ✅ His Quranic journey from Italy to England ✅ The shift in his studies and how his approach to memorisation evolved ✅ Launching impactful Qur'anic Dawah projects ✅ Viewing the world through the lens of the Qur'an ✅ The reality of what may seem like losses in this world vs. the Qur'anic perspective He also challenges us to rethink our relationship with the Qur'an: is it just about memorising, or are we truly striving to live by its guidance and reflect on its teachings in our daily lives? This episode is packed with insights that will make you reflect on your own connection to the Qur'an. Don’t miss this eye-opening discussion! Listen now and join us on this transformative journey! 🎧 Listen to the full episode Support HifdhStatus: Empowering Quranic Journeys We need your help to continue elevating the HifdhStatus podcast! Your support will go towards hiring studio space, acquiring equipment, and ensuring we can keep producing high-quality episodes. Every donation helps us make a lasting impact, empowering the community to connect more deeply with the Qur'an and its teachings. Please consider supporting us and making a difference. 🙏 💸 Support our podcast here: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/support_hifdhstatus_empowering_quran_journeys_one_podcast_at_a_time?src=2078717 [https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/support_hifdhstatus_empowering_quran_journeys_one_podcast_at_a_time?src=2078717] 🎧 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 05:00 - Reflections From Ramadan 07:00 - Witnessing a Revival 11:45 - Who is Adnane Majid? 13:05 - First Surah I Memorised 14:55 - Thrown Into Taraweeh Without Warning 16:38 - The Harsh Truth About Quran Teaching Methods 19:45 - What It’s Like to Stand Where the Prophet Once Stood 20:30 - Italy’s Hidden Quranic Community 24:15 - My First Hifdh Strategy 26:10 - Why I Didn’t Start With Hafs 27:30 - Hafs vs Warsh 29:47 - Is Allah a King or an Owner? The Arabic Debate 31:05 - Why Warsh Took Me Longer to Master 31:52 - These Reciters Transformed My Quran Journey 34:09 - How Just Listening Can Make You a Better Memoriser 36:25 - The Recitation That Left Me Speechless | Adnane Majid 38:35 - The Last Two Ayat of Al-Baqarah 40:12 - Why Moroccan Reciters Are On Another Level 41:45 - How to Discover Your Quran Recitation Voice 44:42 - Why Hifdh is About More Than Just Memorising 48:12 - Eight Years to Memorise Al-Baqarah – Here’s Why 50:10 - The Quran Wasn’t Meant to Be Read Passively – And This Proves It 53:02 - This Quranic Concept of Victory Will Blow Your Mind 56:10 - Why True Belief Always Comes With Trials 58:20 - Is Victory Closer Than You Think? 1:00:00 - Does Memorising the Quran Actually Help You Reflect? 1:03:30 - Reflection Has a Methodology 1:06:30 - Teaching My Children 1:09:52 - Sweet Spot Between Memorisation & Reflection 1:12:39 - Let the Sail Out 1:14:45 - Father vs Teacher 1:16:10 - Writing the Quran in Warsh 1:19:00 - Employing all the Senses 1:22:00 - Lines of Poetry for Mutashabihat 1:23:30 - Should I Use One Mushaf? 1:24:30 - Mother Put Me in a Quran Competition in the UK 1:26:12 - Trilingual is a Word 1:28:13 - The Bar Has Been Raised 1:30:16 - Leading Salah is Heavy 1:32:18 - There's Levels to Leading 1:33:00 - Spending Hours to Lead 1:34:02 - Musing Mihrab Moments 1:37:19 - Surah Al-Anfal 1:37:31 - Favourite Ayah 1:37:50 - Surah An-Nahl Challenge 1:38:05 - Favourite Hadith 1:38:55 - Sahahi Inspiration 1:40:32 - Favourite Country 1:42:00 - Crown of Light for the Parent of a Hafidh 1:43:30 - Context 1:46:50 - Closing Reminder 1:49:49 - Beseeching The Lord 1:52:39 - Conclusion ------- 🌍 Our website / blog - To get 📕 Qur'an Classes in the UK or abroad contact us: hifdhstatus@gmail.com 🎙 Our podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@UCPr6lWldvi2C7-rkYDzMNiw [https://www.youtube.com/@UCPr6lWldvi2C7-rkYDzMNiw] 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/hifdhstatus?lang=en [https://twitter.com/hifdhstatus?lang=en] 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hifdhstatus... [https://www.instagram.com/hifdhstatus...] -------- Our most popular videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANd0UD8lr9w [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANd0UD8lr9w] Get in Touch: If you’d like to talk or have any questions or requests, we’d love to hear from you. DMing @hifdhstatus on Instagram or @hifdhstatus directly on Twitter will be the quickest way to get a response, but if your question is more complex, feel free to drop us a line at hifdhstatus@gmail.com — me and the team at Hifdhstatus try to respond to everyone!

Our Quran Journeys in Masjid Nabawi || Sh Ahmed Qattani, Eesa Khan, Rhyad w/ Dawoud Yahya #27

Situated right outside the Masjid of our beloved Prophet ﷺ , Sh. Ahmed Qattani, Eesa Khan, and Rhyad w/Dawoud Yahya reflect on their personal journeys with the Quran, sharing their experiences, challenges, and the many blessings they've encountered across the East and West travelling with the Quran and its people. -------- Who we are: We are Hifdhstatus, a beacon of inspiration and empowerment on the journey of Quranic memorisation and implementation. Our vision is to reignite your connection with the Book of Allah, guiding you through unique narratives of Huffadh worldwide, especially in Western contexts. We firmly believe that excellence in Quranic recitation and understanding can harmonise with success in career, personal growth, health, and familial bonds. Our mission is to uplift and guide you towards a life enriched by the divine wisdom of the Qur'an, fostering a holistic approach to spiritual and worldly fulfillment. -------- 🌍 Our website / blog - To get 📕 Qur'an Classes in the UK or abroad contact us - hifdhstatus@gmail.com 🎙Our podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@UCPr6lWldvi2C7-rkYDzMNiw 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/hifdhstatus?lang=en 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hifdhstatus/ -------- Our most popular videos: https://youtu.be/ANd0UD8lr9w?feature=shared -------- TIMESTAMPS TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Coming up 01:47 - My Journey 1:13:00 - Recitation 1:43:00 - Conclusion -------- Get in Touch: If you’d like to talk or have any questions or requests, we’d love to hear from you. DMing @hifdhstatus on instagram or @hifdhstatus directly on Twitter will be the quickest way to get a response, but if your question is more complex, feel free to drop us a line on our email hifdhstatus@gmail.com - me and the team at hifdhstatus try to respond to every one!

You Don’t Hate the Quran. You Just Were Never Taught to Love It

Qari Ibrahim completed his memorisation of the Holy Quran by the age of 12 in London, UK, under the guidance of his father, also a Qari, who gained his qualifications in Mansoura, Egypt. Unfortunately, due to lifestyle choices, Qari Ibrahim forgot his Quran by age 15 while pursuing a career in professional football. Having been accepted for a two-year scholarship at a well-known football academy, Ibrahim had a big choice to make: sacrifice his dreams for one year to relearn his Quran or try to balance the two. Alhamdulillah, Allah guided him to take one year out to study in a boarding school to relearn his Quran. By a miracle from Allah, when he came back, he went on trial and was accepted for the same two-year football scholarship at the same well-known academy. From that year onwards, Ibrahim made a promise to himself that he would never let the memory of the Quran fade and committed to making it his life mission to be able to recite the Quran and teach others the same, Inshallah. After spending a lot of time living in Egypt studying the Quran, tajweed, and the beauty of memorisation, “Ibi Idris Academy” was born. -------- Who we are: We are Hifdhstatus, a beacon of inspiration and empowerment on the journey of Quranic memorisation and implementation. Our vision is to reignite your connection with the Book of Allah, guiding you through unique narratives of Huffadh worldwide, especially in Western contexts. We firmly believe that excellence in Quranic recitation and understanding can harmonise with success in career, personal growth, health, and familial bonds. Our mission is to uplift and guide you towards a life enriched by the divine wisdom of the Qur'an, fostering a holistic approach to spiritual and worldly fulfillment. -------- 🌍 Our website / blog - To get 📕 Qur'an Classes in the UK or abroad contact us - hifdhstatus@gmail.com 🎙Our podcast -  https://www.youtube.com/@UCPr6lWldvi2C7-rkYDzMNiw [https://www.youtube.com/@UCPr6lWldvi2C7-rkYDzMNiw] 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/hifdhstatus?lang=en [https://twitter.com/hifdhstatus?lang=en] 📸 Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/hifdhstatus/ [https://www.instagram.com/hifdhstatus/] -------- Our most popular videos: https://youtu.be/ANd0UD8lr9w?feature=shared [https://youtu.be/ANd0UD8lr9w?feature=shared] -------- TIMESTAMPS TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Coming up 01:47 - My Journey 1:13:00 - Recitation 1:43:00 - Conclusion -------- Get in Touch: If you’d like to talk or have any questions or requests, we’d love to hear from you. DMing @hifdhstatus on instagram or @hifdhstatus directly on Twitter will be the quickest way to get a response, but if your question is more complex, feel free to drop us a line on our email hifdhstatus@gmail.com - me and the team on hifdhstatus try to respond to every one!