In this OnePath Network Podcast, Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda opens up about his personal journey with the Qur’an— his greatest childhood lessons, profound insights from his teachers, and the Quranic verses that transformed his life. In this intimate conversation, we explore what it means to connect with the Qur’an in a modern world, the dangers facing younger generations, and how AI, language, and culture are reshaping Qur’anic education in the West.

Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda is the Founder and President of Qalam and a faculty member at the Qalam Seminary and Academy. Born and raised in Dallas, he memorized the Qur’an in Karachi and later studied Islamic sciences at Jamia Binoria, specializing in Fiqh and Tafsir. He also holds a Master’s in Islamic Studies from the University of Sindh.

Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
03:00 - Lessons from his mother
03:35 - Lessons from his teacher
05:17 - Unpacking a single word from Quran
06:45 - First time witnessing a Hafidh
10:34 - The most misinterpreted verse from the Quran
12:32 - How to prove the timeless nature of the Quran
15:49 - Applying the Quran in a modern context
17:25 - The parable of the farmer
21:19 - The most powerful aspect of the Quran
33:11 - Importance of celebrating small achievements
38:49 - Balancing the rise of AI and the Deen
46:37 - Contemplations from a verse of the Quran
44:02 - Final thoughts

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