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Quran in a Year+ (with Imam Saif Morad)

Quran in a Year+ (with Imam Saif Morad)

Islamic Association of Raleigh 274 Episodes Aug 22, 2026

Qur’an in a Year+ is designed for busy Muslims who want to connect with the Qur’an in a simple, consistent way. In just 403 days, journey through the entire Qur’an with Imam Saif Morad—each episode under 20 minutes. With recitation, a simple tafsir, reflections, and modern insights, you’ll discover how the Qur’an speaks to your life today and how to live by it. Perfect for your commute, workout, quiet reset, cooking dinner, or whatever fills your day — this daily dose of clarity and connection fits your schedule and fuels your soul.

Episodes

Day 331- Don’t Wait for the Crisis to Turn to Allah | Dukhan 1-29
Day 331- Don’t Wait for the Crisis to Turn to Allah | Dukhan 1-29 Aug 22, 2026 00:17:19 In today’s episode, we begin Surah Ad-Dukhan by reflecting on the blessed night in which the Qur’an was revealed, the importance of recognizing spiritual opportunities, and how knowledge only becomes transformative when it leads to action.We also look at the danger of waiting for hardship before turning back to Allah, the way people can return to old habits once relief comes, and the powerful imag
Day 330- What Are Your Friendships Doing to Your Faith? | Zukhruf 67-89
Day 330- What Are Your Friendships Doing to Your Faith? | Zukhruf 67-89 Aug 21, 2026 00:18:06 The people around us influence who we become, but the Qur’an teaches us that the best relationships are those built upon taqwa and love of Allah. In this episode, we explore the friendships that survive the Hereafter, Allah’s promise of a Jannah where no one feels deprived or left out, the devastating contrast of those who lose all hope, and what happens when we resist a truth we know is right.We
Day 329- Who Is Shaping How You See the World? | Zukhruf 48-66
Day 329- Who Is Shaping How You See the World? | Zukhruf 48-66 Aug 20, 2026 00:19:19 In today’s episode, we continue Surah Az-Zukhruf and see how Allah sent Pharaoh and his people warning after warning so that they might return. But when the hardship disappeared, they broke their promises, and Pharaoh redirected his people’s attention to his power, status, and kingdom rather than the truth Musa brought.We then turn to ʿIsa عليه السلام and his simple message: Allah is my Lord and y
Day 328- Wealth Is Not a Sign of One's Worth to Allah | Zukhruf 30-47
Day 328- Wealth Is Not a Sign of One's Worth to Allah | Zukhruf 30-47 Aug 19, 2026 00:17:45 In today’s episode, we explore how the Qur’an challenges the way we measure success and human worth. Quraysh looked at wealth, status, and influence and assumed that these were signs of greatness. Allah reminds us that He is the One who distributes our provision, and that having more dunya does not necessarily mean someone is more beloved to Him, just as having less does not mean Allah has forgott
Day 327- Your Daily Commute Is a Reminder of the Hereafter | Zukhruf 11-29
Day 327- Your Daily Commute Is a Reminder of the Hereafter | Zukhruf 11-29 Aug 15, 2026 00:19:11 In today’s episode, we reflect on how everyday blessings can reconnect us to Allah. Even something as ordinary as getting into our car becomes a reminder of His favor, our dependence upon Him, and the greater journey we are all taking back to Him.We also explore the Qur’an’s warning against blindly following family, culture, or the crowd simply because “everyone does it.” Through the example of Ib
Day 326- Your Children Are a Gift From Allah | Shura 47-53, Zukhruf 1-10
Day 326- Your Children Are a Gift From Allah | Shura 47-53, Zukhruf 1-10 Aug 14, 2026 00:18:31 In today’s episode, we explore Allah’s call to respond before the opportunity passes and what it means to live knowing that our blessings, opportunities, and even our children are ultimately gifts from Him. We reflect on the difference between taking responsibility for our effort and believing we control the outcome, and how this understanding should transform the way we parent and respond to both
Day 325- The Strength to Forgive, the Courage to Stand | 32-46
Day 325- The Strength to Forgive, the Courage to Stand | 32-46 Aug 13, 2026 00:19:07 In today’s episode, we explore how Surah Ash-Shura describes the character of a mature believer: patient in hardship, grateful in ease, committed to removing harmful qualities and building good ones, and humble enough to consult others rather than relying only on themselves.We also explore the Qur’an’s powerful balance between forgiveness and standing up against wrongdoing. Forgiveness is a virtue
Day 324- What Are You Planting For? | Shura 20-31
Day 324- What Are You Planting For? | Shura 20-31 Aug 12, 2026 00:19:18 In today’s episode, we explore what it means to seek the “harvest of the Hereafter” while still living, working, and building in this world. The Qur’an reminds us that both dunya and akhirah require effort, but only one harvest will continue to grow and remain.We also reflect on why Allah may expand provision for some and restrict it for others, and how not receiving what we want can sometimes con
Day 323- When a Closed Door Could be Allah’s Kindness | Shura 11-19
Day 323- When a Closed Door Could be Allah’s Kindness | Shura 11-19 Aug 11, 2026 00:18:47 n today’s episode, we explore how the Qur’an calls believers to establish the religion without allowing disagreement to turn into division. We look at how knowledge alone does not protect a person from ego, rivalry, and injustice, and why truth must matter more than loyalty to our own group, teacher, or side.We also reflect on Allah as Al-Latif, the One whose kindness can appear in ways we do not
Day 322- What You Know About Allah Should Change You | Fussilat 51-54, Shura 1-10t
Day 322- What You Know About Allah Should Change You | Fussilat 51-54, Shura 1-10t Aug 8, 2026 00:19:46 In today’s episode, we reflect on the closing verses of Surah Fussilat and the opening of Surah Ash-Shura. Allah exposes a human tendency many of us recognize in ourselves: we turn intensely to Him during hardship, but when ease returns, we can slowly become distracted again. These verses teach us to notice the signs of Allah all around us, in creation, within ourselves, and even throughout histor
Day 321- The Qur’an as a Mirror | Fussilat 39-50
Day 321- The Qur’an as a Mirror | Fussilat 39-50 Aug 7, 2026 00:19:56 In today’s episode, we explore how Allah comforted the Prophet ﷺ by reminding him that the messengers before him also faced rejection and opposition. These verses also teach us how to support people through hardship, not by judging how pain has changed them, but by listening, consoling, and reminding them that they are not alone.We also reflect on the Qur’an as guidance, healing, and a mirror for
Day 320- Winning Hearts Through Character | Fussilat 25-38
Day 320- Winning Hearts Through Character | Fussilat 25-38 Aug 6, 2026 00:18:44 In today's episode, we explore what it truly means to remain steadfast after saying, "Our Lord is Allah." Drawing from the insights of classical scholars, we reflect on how true faith combines sound belief with consistent action, the reassuring promise of the angels to the steadfast believer, and why the greatest success is not only reforming ourselves but helping others find their w

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