Reading the Quran: Insights from Damascus and Madinah | Dr. Yahya Al-Ghawthani | Atabat Podcast
In this inspiring episode, we delve into the life and contributions of Dr. Yahya Al-Ghawthani, a scholar of Quranic sciences and a teacher in the Prophet's Mosque. Dr. Yahya shares his experiences of blending the Sham (Damascus) and Hijaz (Madinah) schools of thought, his journey in obtaining high-level sanad (chains of narration), and his remarkable achievements in Quranic education, poetry, calligraphy, and personal development training.
Key Questions Discussed:
How did Dr. Yahya begin his journey in Islamic studies?
What role did his time in Madinah and the Prophet's Mosque play in shaping his knowledge and skills?
How did Dr. Yahya compile his sanad into a poem exceeding 2,000 verses?
What inspired his poetry and calligraphy, and how did these skills integrate with his scholarship?
What is the story behind his globally renowned course, How to Memorize the Quran?
How did Dr. Yahya develop his unique approach to teaching Tajweed with a structured, pedagogical methodology?
Why hasn’t Dr. Yahya recorded a complete recitation of the Quran despite his technological proficiency?
What motivated Dr. Yahya to embrace modern tools and connect with youth through social media and online platforms?
How did the Ghouthani Institute become a leader in publishing Quranic works?
Episode Highlights:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:15 Early life and academic journey
00:19:00 Moving to Madinah and academic pursuits
00:28:20 The influence of the Sham school
00:38:00 Writing a 2,000-verse poem on sanad
00:45:14 Collecting and organizing high-level chains of narration
01:03:20 Poetry and its impact on his scholarly work
01:07:40 The art of Arabic calligraphy
01:09:25 Personal development and Quranic education
01:15:55 Creating a pedagogical approach to Tajweed
01:28:00 Integrating technology into religious education
01:46:28 Encouraging children to develop a strong connection to the Quran
Special Insights:
The importance of high-level sanad in preserving Quranic tradition.
The innovative methodologies Dr. Yahya developed to make Quranic learning accessible and effective.
How modern tools and technology can enhance Quranic education and connect with new generations.
The role of family in cultivating a Quranic environment for children.
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