Meaningful conversations on Islam, life, and the search for purpose — hosted by Imranali Khaki.
Welcome to the Living the Qur’an Podcast — a space to reflect, connect, and live the message of the Qur’an. Through thoughtful dialogue and spiritual reflection, we explore timeless Islamic wisdom and how it speaks to the realities of our lives today.
Each episode invites you to reflect, grow, and connect more deeply with your faith.
They Changed my Relationship with the Qur'an! S2 E2 with Syed Sikandar Kazim
What does it actually mean to live the Qur'an, rather than just recite it?In this episode, Syed Sikandar Kazim shares his journey with the Qur'an, from arriving in Qom as a 17-year-old and being placed in a room full of huffaz, to falling asleep to recitation every night and reaching a crossroads: break his ego and learn, or hold on to it and stay the same. We talk about building a Qur'anic environment at home, from screen time and gifts to birthday parties with a purpose, the role institutions play in supporting young people, chronological versus thematic hifz, the mistake he wishes he had avoided, and practical ways to bring the Qur'an closer to our youth.
1 Oct 2026
What was the Holy Prophet ﷺ like at home?
What was the Prophet ﷺ actually like on an ordinary day, at home, in a crowd, in a simple conversation? In this episode we go through a remarkable hadith where Imam Ali describes the small, everyday habits that shaped how the Prophet ﷺ lived: how he sat wherever there was space, how he gave everyone his full attention, how he never left a conversation until the other person felt heard. We also talk about ego versus confidence, why the Quran praises his humility above everything else, and why "naivety" might actually be the safer path than we think.
Living the Quran, walking this journey together, one ayah at a time.
0:00 Cold open: his habits of dhikr, worship and mindfulness
0:42 The tennis analogy: who do you model yourself after?
1:24 Uswatun Hasana: the best example, in every aspect of life
3:14 His absolute mindfulness, even in worship
4:37 What his wives said about him at home
5:51 The eagerness we feel for things we love, and targeting it toward Allah
7:31 Mindfulness as the foundation of being al-uswat al-hasan
8:09 Combining Maghrib and Isha for the people's ease
8:47 Praying faster because he heard a child crying
9:27 A personal story: missing your child's questions to a phone
10:19 Imam Hussain asks Imam Ali about daily life with the Prophet
11:09 Mentioning Allah's name before sitting or standing
11:39 Sitting wherever there was space, never at the head of the gathering
13:19 The Mi'raj: Allah's questions and the Prophet's humility
16:09 The fine line between confidence and ego
17:58 Adam and Shaytan: how false confidence deceives
19:00 Imam Sadiq's hadith on unquestioning generosity
19:45 Being "naive" by the world's standards, safe in Allah's eyes
21:24 Giving everyone equal attention in a conversation
22:17 Turning his whole body toward whoever he spoke to
23:05 Always cheerful, never vulgar, never flattering
23:55 The three things he kept away from himself
24:55 Closing reflections: the Prophet as the true all-rounder
17 Sept 2026
What gift is worthy of the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
What does it actually mean to seek forgiveness through the Prophet ﷺ, and why does the Quran treat coming into his presence as something special? In this episode we talk about going to Medina, bringing a "gift" before asking for anything, and the real meaning behind wasilah, seeking a means to Allah. We also get into some incredible stories, like Imam Ali's response to being pushed by a man who didn't recognize him, and what that says about how the prophets carried mercy even for the people who wronged them.Living the Quran, walking this journey together, one ayah at a time.
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