Living the Qur'an Podcast

What starts as an innocent catch-up with friends can quietly become one of the most condemned acts in the Quran — and most of us don't even notice it happening. In this episode, Sheikh Abbas Jaffer walks through a verse from Surah Al-Hujurat that uses one of the most striking images in all of scripture: that backbiting is like eating the flesh of your dead brother. We unpack the exact three-pa...

Every tyrant was once an innocent baby. So how does a pure soul become so corrupt that even Allah's justice demands eternal consequence? And is Allah's punishment really about revenge — or something far more beautiful? In this episode of the Living the Quran Podcast , we dive deep into one of the most profound questions in Islamic theology: how does divine justice work when the punishment...

Is "forever" something we can comprehend? In this episode of Living the Quran, Sheikh Abbas Jaffer tackles one of the most common hurdles to our imagination: the fear of boredom in Jannah. On Earth, our joy is often tied to the "newness" of an experience, which eventually fades. How does the Quran describe an eternal life that remains perpetually fresh? We explore the metaphysi...

In this powerful episode, we explore the metaphor of snakes and ladders as a spiritual journey toward knowing Allah (The Mighty and Majestic). Just like the classic game, life presents us with moments of ascension and descent—each playing a vital role in our spiritual growth and understanding of the Divine. Topics Covered : 🌟 Spiritual progression and self-reflection 🌟 The purpose of trials and...

In this powerful episode, we explore the metaphor of snakes and ladders as a spiritual journey toward knowing Allah (The Mighty and Majestic). Just like the classic game, life presents us with moments of ascension and descent —each playing a vital role in our spiritual growth and understanding of the Divine . Watch the full episode now!

Have you ever stopped mid-recitation and wondered why we are told to begin everything - from the most important tasks to the most mundane routines - with the name of Allah? Join us as we explore the profound significance of Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim, the "slogan of Islam," and how these two specific names of Allah transform our daily lives. We look into: The "Logo of God": H...

Have you ever stopped mid-recitation and wondered why we are told to begin everything - from the most important tasks to the most mundane routines - with the name of Allah? Join us as we learn more from Shaykh Abbas Jaffer in Season 1 Episode 5!

Welcome to a New Season of Living the Qur’an Podcasts ! Throughout this season, we will explore the lives of individuals with beautiful connections with the Holy Qur’an . In this episode, we are honoured to have a discussion with Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi about: His inspiration for writing an explanatory translation of the Holy Qur’an. How the Qur’an talks to us and how it helps us overcome our challe...

Can you remember what you were doing when you were 25 years old ? Or if you aren’t there yet, what do you think you’d be able to achieve by then ? Join us and Sayyid Rizvi as we explore his inspirational life, mindset and relationship with the Qur’an , as well as the explanatory translation he started writing when he was 25.

Do you wonder why Allah allows stress and difficult moments in life? Join us as we discuss Allah’s Authority and the co-existence of Tasbih, Hamd and His power; from Ayah 1 of Sura Taghabun. We look into: - The human tendency to stressWhy Allah created anxiety, worry, and tests - Why intention and effort matter more than outcomes - The definition and perspective of “evil” - The role and consequenc...

If Allah controls everything, why does He allow evil to exist? This question troubles many hearts. In this upcoming episode of Living The Qur’an, we discuss how the Qur’an explains this, how we perceive evil and much more! Stay tuned!

What if behind this one word - Alhamdulillah - lies a whole world of meaning we’ve yet to uncover? In this engaging episode of Living the Qur’an Podcast , we explore the depth of Hamd. In this episode, we learn: ▶ What the Arabic word Hamd actually means ▶ The difference between Hamd and Mad’h - two terms that may sound alike, yet convey different meanings ▶ How grasping the essence of Hamd shifts...

Did you know that the true meaning of 'Hamd' goes far beyond how it’s usually translated? Episode 3 is dropping soon ! Join us in Living the Qur’an Podcast , Episode 3 with Shaykh Abbas Jaffer exploring the deeper meaning of Hamd, Mad'h and more! Watch the Trailer! And follow the Living The Quran Podcast to be notified of the next Podcast's Release.

Episode 2 of the Podcast is Here ! “Whatever is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Allah.” (Qur’an 64:1) In this episode of Living the Qur’an Podcast , we engage in an enlightening discussion with Shaykh Abbas Jaffer on the profound concept of Tasbih in the Qur’an. From the celestial bodies above to the earth below, the Qur’an reveals that everything is engaged in the remembrance of Allah. But...

Episode 2 is Coming Soon ! Join us as we explore the beauty of Tasbih in the Qur’an with our guest, Shaykh Abbas Jaffer. Full episode coming soon! Follow us so you don’t miss it.

It’s finally here - our very first podcast episode ! Welcome to Living the Qur’an Podcast , a space where we Reflect, Connect and Live the Quran. In this first episode, with our guest Shaykh Abbas Jaffer, we explore different aspects of his journey in writing the Tafsir Tadabbur Al-Qur'an books. Join us on this exciting new journey - share and follow to stay updated on the upcoming episodes! T...

Alhamdulillah! We’re launching our very first podcast ! On the blessed occasion of the 1500th Birth Anniversary of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, we begin this journey - our space to Reflect. Connect. Live the Quran. Share with your loved ones, follow and join us on this path of learning and inspiration. #LivingTheQuran #QuranPodcast #ProphetMuhammad #Seerah #QuranReflection #IslamicPodcast #Prophet1500 #Qur...