n the second episode of this Ramadan series, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro, joined by special guest Dr. Tesneem Alkiek, explore gems from the second juz’ of the Holy Qur’an.

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Ramadan Mubarak!
In the first episode of this Ramadan series, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro, joined by special guests Imam Tom Facchine, explore gems from the first Juz’ of the Holy Quran.

Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: Judgment Day” here.

Why do we not feel the same connection to Allah every time we recite or listen to the Qur’an? How can we improve the quality of my connection over time? What can we do to manage feelings of guilt and weakness when reading the Qur’an? 

In the season finale of Qur’an Convos, Sh. Suleiman Hani talks to Sh. Yasir Fahmy about reaching an elevated spiritual state when engaging with the Qur’an. 

Sh. Yasir is the first American Azhari to teach in the renowned Al-Azhar Mosque. He is the founder of Prophetic Living and he serves as an Advisor on Yaqeen's Editorial Review Board.

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Why are some people moved to tears when they read or hear the Qur’an while others have no reaction at all? How should we feel when we hear verses about the afterlife? What should we do when we don’t feel motivated to read or reflect on Allah’s words? 

In this episode, Sh. Suleiman Hani talks to Dr. Tesneem Alkiek and Dr. Nazir Khan about feeling emotionally moved by the Qur’an. 

Dr. Tesneem is the Director of Expanded Learning and the Director of Content Strategy at Yaqeen. Dr. Nazir is the President of Yaqeen Canada.

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How can we make the Qur’an’s stories feel more relatable to our lives? What can we do to always feel like the Qur’an is speaking to us personally? If the Qur’an is meant for everyone, how can we nurture a personal relationship with it? 

In this episode, Sh. Suleiman Hani talks to Dr. Jinan Yousef and Dr. Osman Umarji about how to feel like the Qur’an is speaking to you directly. 

Dr. Jinan is a Senior Fellow at Yaqeen and the author of the recently published book, “Reflecting on the Names of Allah.” Dr. Osman is the Director of Survey Research and Evaluation at Yaqeen, as well as an Associate Editor for the Editorial Review Board.

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Why do we struggle to understand the Qur’an? How do our lives away from the Qur’an affect us when we open it up to read? How can we overcome the various obstacles that impede our understanding of Allah’s Words? 

In this episode, Sh. Suleiman Hani talks to Sh. Furhan Zubairi and Shaykha Iman Badawi about breaking the barriers to understanding the Qur’an. 

Sh. Furhan is the Dean of the Seminary and Extension Programs at the Institute of Knowledge in Diamond Bar, California. Shaykha Iman is the founder of Fitra Foundation and Sayyida Nafīsa Seminary.

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What is the difference between reflecting on the Qur’an and understanding its meanings? How can a holistic approach to its meanings be maintained? How can scholarly interpretation of the Qur’an be made more accessible? 

In this episode, Sh. Suleiman Hani talks to Sh. Osamah Salhia and Ustadha Faatimah Knight about understanding the meanings of the Qur’an. 

Sh. Osamah is the Imam of the Islamic Center of Passaic County - Clifton Campus. Ustadha Faatimah is a research fellow at Yaqeen and the Community Editor for Renovatio, the Journal of Zaytuna College.


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What is the definition of tadabbur? How can we develop the appropriate seriousness and respect the Qur’an deserves? How can we overcome mental distractions that make it more difficult to reflect deeply?

Join author of The Clear Qur'an, Dr. Mustafa Khattab, and host, Sh. Suleiman Hani as they dive into episode 3 of Qur'an Convos: Tadabbur and what about the mindset is needed to start reflecting on Allah’s words.

Dr. Mustafa is a scholar, author, imam and chaplain who is known for his translation of the Qur’an in "The Clear Quran" series.

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Why is reading the Qur’an different for us than reading other things? What are the distractions that can steal our attention away from Allah? What can we do to put our hearts in the right state to connect with His Words? 

In this episode, Sh. Suleiman Hani talks to Dr. Safaruk Chowdhury about overcoming spiritual distractions.

Dr. Safaruk is a Research Scholar in Islamic theology and philosophy at the Ibn Rushd Centre of Excellence for Islamic Research.


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What does it mean for the Qur’an to be the “speech of Allah? ” How can our understanding of the Speaker affect our relationship with the Qur’an? How should we think about Allah when we read His words? 

Join host Sh. Suleiman Hani for the first season of the Qur’an Convos podcast, where he’ll be exploring the topic of tadabbur—deep reflection on the Qur’an—with various scholars and experts. 

In this episode, Sh. Suleiman sits with Sh. Arsalan Haque and Sh. Jamaal Diwan to discuss the importance of understanding the Speaker of the Qur’an.



Sh. Arsalan is the Resident Scholar of the Islamic Association of Collin County and the Director of Taqwa Seminary. Sh. Jamaal is the Co-Founder and Religious Director of The Majlis in Southern California.

Sh. Arsalan is the Resident Scholar of the Islamic Association of Collin County and the Director of Taqwa Seminary. Sh. Jamaal is the Co-Founder and Religious Director of The Majlis in Southern California.

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