The Youngest Hafidh in Balkan History || Abdurrahman Tabakovic #29

In this unforgettable episode, we travelled to the heart of Bosnia—Sarajevo—to sit down with Abdurahman Tabaković, one of the youngest Huffādh in Balkan history and a rising Imam in the world of Qur’ānic memorisation and recitation.

➡️ Memorised the Qur’an by age 9
➡️ Passed his Hifdh exam at age 10
➡️ Memorised Shatibiyyah in just 1 month
➡️ Mastered the 7 Qira’at
➡️ Black belt in karate
➡️ Represented Bosnia globally, reaching the finals in Makkah

📜 More than just a personal story—this episode explores the deep-rooted Islamic heritage of Bosnia and the Balkans, delving into how the Qur’ān was central to the resilience, identity, and even the victories of the people of this region throughout history.

🎥 Filmed on location in Sarajevo, this episode brings you an inspiring and powerful conversation that blends history, dedication, and the timeless guidance of the Qur’an.

🎧 Timestamps:
00:00 - Coming Up
03:06 - Intro
05:19 - My Story
07:10 - How Was My Childhood?
10:38 - Bosnia Hifdh System
15:15 - Quran Competitions
21:15 - My Teacher
23:47 - The Bosnian Maqam
26:15 - Bosnian Coffee Demo
29:39 - Balkan Recitation
31:21 - This Coffee Shop
32:55 - Yugoslavia and Islam
34:45 - A Story of Quran and Karamat
37:24 - Why Do I Need Quran?
40:38 - 600 New Huffadh
41:40 - Tough Sacrifices
46:30 - My Family Are Not Huffadh
53:09 - Recitation
54:53 - Reflection
1:00:00 - Expectations With Your Creator
1:02:39 - Favourite Riwayah
1:04:25 - Favourite Dua
1:06:30 - Favourite Hadith
1:08:02 - Favourite Country
1:10:09 - The Quran During the War
1:17:00 - The Cause of Victory
1:19:00 - Bosnia Breakdown
1:20:30 - Adhan Demonstration
1:22:52 - My Trajectory
1:25:26 - Preparing for Quran Competitions
1:30:00 - How I Memorised
1:31:00 - Reaction of World to My Hifdh
1:32:45 - Concentration Camps
1:37:30 - Final Words
1:40:39 - Conclusion

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