Welcome to Mindful Meeting Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Sayed Jalal Masoomi, an International and World Renowned Quran Reciter and Judge. We discuss how to connect with the Quran, the blessings of reciting the Quran, and how to develop positive habits for building a strong relationship with the Quran beyond Ramadhan.
What You’ll Learn:
[00:00] Introduction
[04:13] Today’s Riddle
[05:13] Why and How Sayed Fell In Love with the Quran
[08:51] How the Quran Transformed Sayed’s Life
[12:14] Challenges Sayed Faced in His Journey to Mastering the Quran
[16:13] Why the Recitation of the Quran is Super Important
[19:05] How the London Community is Responding to Sayed’s Quran Initiative
[22:25] Sayed’s Favorite Recitation
[28:30] Advice on How To Recite The Quran Beautifully
[36:40] Sayed’s Favorite Recitation Venue
[40:20] What It’s Like Winning International Recitation Competitions
[46:40] Why Everybody Can Learn Recitation
[48:00] How to Become an International Reciter
[51:50] Recitation Versus Memorization
[53:09] Sayed Breaks Down and Recites the Seven Modes of Recitation
[01:10:05] Sayed’s Closing Remarks As We Conclude the Holy Month of Ramadhan
[01:12:22] Parting Thoughts
Resources:
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Enjoy! Thank you, and God bless you all!
And finally, remember to treat each other with kindness.
Quotes
“We cannot sacrifice our religion for the sake of the culture.” - Sayed Jalal Masoomi
“If you do anything for the sake of Allah, you will have his support.” - Sayed Jalal Masoomi
“All voices are beautiful. But you have to train it. It’s like your body when you go to the gym, you can form your body, get rid of fat and build muscles.” - Sayed Jalal Masoomi
“If you take one step towards the Quran, the Quran will take ten more steps towards you.” - Sayed Jalal Masoomi
“It’s very important to memorize the Holy Quran with correct recitation.” - Sayed Jalal Masoomi
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