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

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