The Speaking Quran
The Speaking Quran is a captivating series dedicated to the deep and insightful tafsir (interpretation) of the Holy Quran. Whether you are a Muslim seeking a greater understanding of your faith or a non-Muslim curious about the Quran’s message, this series offers clear and thoughtful explanations of its verses, historical context, and timeless wisdom.
Join us as we explore the Quran’s guidance on life, spirituality, and humanity, presented in a way that is engaging, authentic, and accessible to all.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 16 minutes
- Episodes
- 31
- Years Active
- 2025
Plotting Sin, Planning Repentance
“Kill Yusuf or cast him out… then you will become righteous people.” (Qur’an 12:9) This statement reveals a disturbing moral contradiction: the deliberate intention to commit a grave sin followed by …
Favoritism in Parenting
In this video, we explore verses 7 and 8 of Surah Yusuf, where the story of Prophet Yusuf (A.S.) begins to unfold through the jealousy of his brothers. These verses reveal the emotional dynamics with…
Prophets' Trials & Triumphs
Discover the trials faced by various prophets and the profound wisdom behind their struggles. This video explores how patience and faith led to divine blessings, with a special focus on Verse 6 of Su…
The First Rule of Success
The first rule of success? Don’t tell anyone about your success.
In this video, we dive into the wisdom of Surah Yusuf (12:5), where Prophet Yaqub (A.S.) advises his son, Prophet Yusuf (A.S.), to keep…
The Significance of Dreams in Islam
Verse 4 of Surah Yusuf recounts Prophet Yusuf (A.S.) sharing his dream of eleven stars, the sun, and the moon prostrating to him—a vision foretelling his future honor and divine wisdom. In Islam, dre…
Storytelling In the Holy Quran
The Quran is filled with powerful stories that teach wisdom, patience, and faith. In this video, we explore verse 3 of Surah Yusuf (12:3), where Allah (SWT) describes the story of Prophet Yusuf (A.S.…
Why Was the Holy Quran Revealed in Arabic?
Why did the Quran come in Arabic? Was it meant only for Arabic speakers, or is there a deeper wisdom behind this choice? In this video, we explore the linguistic, historical, and divine reasons for t…
The Broken Letters of the Holy Quran
In this episode of our Tafsir series on Surah Yusuf, we begin our deep dive into the first verse of the surah, exploring the significance of the Muqattaʿat (the broken letters) in the Quran. What do …
Circumstances of Revelation
Surah Yusuf was revealed during one of the most challenging periods in the Prophet’s (A.S.) life. In this video, we explore the historical and emotional context of its revelation, the wisdom behind i…
Introducing Quranic Exegesis (Part 2)
In this second episode of The Speaking Quran, Seyed Jawad Qazwini continues laying the groundwork for the series by further examining the key references in Quranic tafsir (interpretation). Building o…
Introducing Quranic Exegesis (Part 1)
In the premiere episode of The Speaking Quran, Seyed Jawad Qazwini lays the foundation for the series by introducing the key references used in Quranic tafsir (interpretation). He explores the most t…