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Assalamu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh. Welcome back to BeQuranic . In this session, we’re looking at our ayat of the week — verses 9 and 10 of Surah al-Ḥujurāt . Today’s focus is Tajweed: we’ll read the verses together, highlight key rules, and talk about how to practise them for fluency. The Ayat of the Week These are slightly longer verses, especially ayah 9, so it’s helpful to break th...

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.day Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, and welcome back to BeQuranic. It’s Thursday, and that means it’s Tafseer Thursday —where we go beyond recitation and Tajweed, and dive into the practical reflections that help us live the Qur’an every day. This week, we’re looking at Ayat 6 to 8 of Surah al-Ḥujurāt . But befo...

📖 Ayat of the Week We’re reading and breaking down Surah al-Ḥujurāt, verses 6 to 8. These āyāt are rich in Tajweed opportunities—perfect for practice. 🎯 Tajweed Focus 1. يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا * This is a classic case of Mad Munfaṣil (detached). * The word “يَا” ends in a mad and is followed by a Hamzah at the start of the next word: “أَيُّهَا.” * You read this for four ḥarakāt , though...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.day We’re going to dive into the meanings of the ayat we’ve been reciting this week, and explore the practical lessons we can take home and apply in our daily lives—so we can be more Qur’anic in how we live. Today, insha’Allah, we’ll be looking at Ayat 3 to 5 from Surah al-Hujurat. Surah al-Hujurat is a Madani surah—reveale...

Tajweed Tuesday — Surah al-Hujurat, Ayat 3–5 Assalamu ʿalaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Welcome back to BeQuranic . Apologies for the delayed post. I know today is Wednesday, but here you go, Tajweed Tuesday. This week, we’re continuing our journey through Surah al-Hujurat , looking at Ayat 3 to 5 . Let’s begin with the recitation of these verses, followed by a breakdown of the key Tajweed rule...

Don’t Give Up: Hope in Bleak Times Bismillah. The past few weeks have been incredibly difficult for the Ummah — especially for our brothers and sisters in Gaza. And it’s not just these few weeks. It’s been 23 months. Almost two years of relentless destruction. Every time we think we’ve seen the worst, we’re proven wrong. Every time we think we’ve hit rock bottom, Israel and the powers that support...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.day Welcome back to BeQuranic . This term, we’re diving into Surah al-Hujurat , a short but powerful surah that speaks directly to the heart of what it means to live as a Muslim — not just with belief, but with adab (proper conduct). Last term we explored Surah al-Waqi‘ah , where we reflected on the categories of people in...

Surah al-Ḥujurāt Begins! السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ We’ve kicked off Term 3 of the BeQuranic journey, and this term we’ll be diving into Surah al-Ḥujurāt — a short but deeply powerful surah, full of lessons on adab, respect, and community. This week, we’re beginning slowly and deliberately with just the first two ayāt . Why? Because each line is loaded with both tajwīd...

Assalamualaikum, We’ve reached the final portion of Surah al-Wāqiʿah , and it’s been a beautiful journey. Each week, we recited, studied Tajwīd, and reflected practically on what these ayāt mean for our lives. Tajwīd Highlights * Madd Munfasil vs Muttasil : If the wave sign (madd) is in two words , it’s munfasil → read 4 harakat . If it’s in one word , it’s muttasil → read 4 harakat . I keep it si...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.day Reflections beneath the stars. I’m writing this fresh after recording beneath a night sky filled with stars, away from the city lights, where the beauty of Allah’s creation overwhelms the heart and opens the soul. In this week’s Tafsir Thursday , we explore one of the most awe-inspiring passages in Surah al-Wāqi‘ah: All...

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh! We’re almost at the end of Surah al-Wāqiʿah and Term 2 of 2025. Apologies for missing last week’s episode—I got caught up with work. But alhamdulillah, we’re back to wrap up the surah over the next two weeks, inshaAllah. 📖 Ayat of the Week This week we’re covering Surah al-Wāqiʿah, Ayat 83 to 87 . 🧠 Tajwīd Highlights * Long Madd Anytime you see a wavy...

Assalamu alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Rasulullah ﷺ began looking for a new base for Islam because of the intense persecution Muslims faced in Makkah. In the 10th year of prophethood, his uncle Abu Talib — the leader of Banu Hashim, the Prophet’s tribe — passed away. At that time, Makkah had no judicial system: your safety depended entirely on your tribal protection. As long as your tribe pr...

Assalamu alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Welcome back to BeQuranic. Today is Tuesday, and that means it’s time for Tajweed Tuesdays . This week, we’ll be reading our Ayat of the Week — Surah al-Waqi‘ah, verses 75 to 82 — and then we’ll dissect some of the tajweed rules inside these verses. We’re coming close to the end of Surah al-Waqi‘ah, and that also means the end of this term, inshaAllah....

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.day Welcome back to BeQuranic — where we don’t just read the Qur’an, we try to live it. Today is Tafsir Thursday , and we’re catching up on the second half of Surah al-Waqi‘ah — from verse 58 to 74. These verses shift from describing people of the Hereafter to presenting a powerful series of reminders from nature. The tone...

Welcome back to BeQuranic ! Today is Tajweed Tuesday , and that means it’s time to dive into the recitation and rules of the Qur’an — not in a complicated, academic way, but in a practical way that helps us all recite with confidence, clarity, and fluency. This week’s Ayat of the Week comes from Surah al-Waqi‘ah , verses 68 to 74 . It’s a shorter passage than usual, which means we can take our tim...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.day This week on Tafseer Thursday , we explored a powerful and sobering section of Surah al-Waqi‘ah — verses 41 to 56 — where Allah describes the fate of Ashab al-Shimal , the people of the left. These are the individuals who will receive their records in their left hands on the Day of Judgment — a sign of loss, disgrace, a...

Welcome back to Road to Hajj — where we explore the rituals of Hajj, their meanings, and the mysteries behind them. Tonight, though, we’re going to take a step back from the rituals themselves. Instead, we’re diving into an incredible historical moment — one that didn’t just shape the Hajj… it changed the course of Islamic history forever. BeQuranic is a reader-supported publication. To receive ne...

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh! Welcome back to BeQuranic . Today is Tuesday, which means it’s time for Tajweed Tuesday ! We’ll start by reading our ayat of the week , then we’ll break them down together and go through some of the Tajweed rules hidden within. This week, we’re looking at Ayahs 57 to 67 from Surah al-Waqi‘ah . Let’s begin with isti‘aadhah: أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّ...

Welcome back to Road to Hajj —a short, practical overview of the Hajj journey. This series isn’t about deep fiqh or academic detail. It’s about following the footsteps of the Hujjaj and reflecting on the wisdom behind each ritual. Today is the 12th of Dhul Hijjah , and we’re continuing our reflections on the Jamarāt —the symbolic stoning of Shayṭān. Picking the Pebbles Let’s start with a practical...

Welcome back to Road to Hajj , a simple overview of the Hajj rituals and a light reflection on the meanings behind them. This isn’t meant to be a comprehensive fiqh guide — just an easy companion for those wanting to connect deeper with the journey. Today is the 11th of Dhul Hijjah. The hujjaj are now spending most of the night — if not all of it — back in Mina , the city of tents. It’s sunnah to...

Welcome back to Road to Hajj . This isn’t a comprehensive Hajj guide — just a simple, day-by-day overview of what the hujjaj do, with some reflections on its deeper meaning. Today is the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah — Yawm an-Nahr — the Day of Sacrifice. This is the peak of the Hajj journey. To understand this day, we look at the story of Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام, starting from the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, Y...

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Welcome back to Road to Hajj — a simplified walk-through of what the hujjaj do each day of the Hajj journey. Now is Maghrib of the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah. In the day, the hujjaj spent the most important day of the year — the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah — at ‘Arafah. From Dhuhr to Maghrib, they stood in du‘a during wuqūf , the core act of Hajj. It’s the day when most du‘as are answered and the most people are...

Welcome back to Road to Hajj – a short series giving you a simple, practical overview of the Hajj journey. This isn’t a deep dive or fiqh breakdown, just a companion to help you reflect on what each day of Hajj means. Today is the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah — the Day of ‘Arafah. Let’s quickly recap: yesterday, on the 8th, the hujjaj doing Tamattu‘ re-entered ihram. Those performing Ifrād or Qirān were alr...