Description:
In this Campfire Edition, I share a simple shift that’s changing my life: treating the Qur’an not as a symbol to honor, but as a compass to live by. We talk gratitude (Ibrāhīm 14:7), the hadith of “recite and ascend,” and a powerful analogy—giving the Qur’an a luxurious “office” in our lives while never letting it work. I also reflect on how beautifying recitation softened an anxious day and why there’s an Opening (Al-Fātiḥah) but no “closing chapter.”
In this episode: daily Qur’an habit → lived guidance, gratitude → expansion, deliberate practice → growth.
Free Resources:
https://startyourhijrah.comSkool: https://www.skool.com/hijrahhacks-basecamp-9130/about?ref=74cfb7e28e374a3fb7791bcdc12900ae
Resources mentioned:
“Bidon Waraq” Arabic podcast;
Peak (Anders Ericsson)
Islamic Declaration (Alija Izetbegovic)
Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast and Its Purpose
01:00 - Introducing the Quranic Compass and Recommended Podcast
02:27 - Personal Experience with Quran Recitation and Gratitude
05:01 - Understanding Gratitude and Its Consequences
06:40 - Showing Gratitude to Allah Through Following His Guidance
07:55 - The Quran: From Concept to Ideology
10:04 - The Quran as an Underutilized Resource
12:00 - Challenges and Thoughts on Implementing the Quran
13:34 - The Endless Journey of the Quran
14:27 - Continuous Practice and Growth in Life and Faith
16:10 - Implementing the Quranic Compass in Daily Life
17:55 - The Spiritual Elevation Through Quran Recitation
19:00 - Reflection on the Quranic Verse and the Hereafter
20:54 - Closing Remarks and Additional Resources