Music and Quran...

Honestly, After not listening to music for like idk, 3 - 4 weeks, I felt something when I'm listening to the Al-Quran and found out that life isn't that boring without music

I never imagined stopping music and switching to the Quran would be so simple until I made frequent supplications and sought Allah's direction. Well, until I started praying frequently and seeking Allah for guidance, I never imagined that moving from music to the Quran would be so effortless. My situation was unique since I produced and edited music for several local musicians in my area, which involved extensive listening and editing. When my regular prayers became challenging because of the nature of my Work field, I realized something was wrong. In 2019, I launched a YouTube music channel, and by last year, I had over 50,000 subs and a steady income as consequence. However, working on the video editing, which entailed conveying a love story through male and female performers, seemed like I was collaborating with the devil himself and being led to hell. In a similar vein, I could makeup a song for days and listening to it throughout, it gets stuck in my brain and is hard to forget. But Alhamdulillah, a year ago I gave up on listening to any music at all, including my channel, even though it was my only source of earnings. I now live a stress-free existence and am focused on memorizing the Qur'an. You may be inquisitive about the sacred, but it is all about trusting Allah; prayer and patience.

Music and Quran can't be in the same heart, one has to overcome the other. Amazing video!

I have not fully quit music yet (I have only stopped making personal time to listen it ex. playing it on spotify/youtube) but one thing I've noticed after lessening it from my life is that I used to be reciting lyrics in my brain ALL DAY. If someone were too look inside my brain they would have found random lyrics/songs more than actual thoughts. I restricted myself from it heavily in Ramadan and I've noticed that it does not play in my head as much anymore and I've literally forgotten lyrics to some songs I used to know by heart. This especially helps when praying Salah!! Although I haven't fully accomplished finding full focus in prayer, the presence of random lyrics stirring in my brain during salah has definitely decreased.

The fact that ive been seeing changes these days ( whenever i feel something heavy on me i just want to listen to quran and lay down ) like its not normal all i want is quran while im someone who lLOVESSS music but these past week i wasnyable to listen to music ( im busy studying). , please ya Allah bless all of us with this blessing of loving the things that you love and accept AMIN

There's so much wisdom in this video. Ever since I came back to Islam after being lost, I find music (especially pop music) to be very irritating. It's very surprising because just before my first prayer after I came back I couldn't stop listening to it. And all of a sudden after the first prayer I stopped it. I am also a guitarist. And I used to love metal and rock songs. But these days i cannot even bear to listen to it. I stopped going to concerts too. However, I haven't completely quit music. I play those lofis and some instrumental music when I'm having my morning cup of tea. But I am happy with my progress so far and all thanks and praises goes to my dearest Allah for guiding me. Alhamdulillah. Inshallah I look for the day when I am able to listen to Quran instead of music.

Genuinely, I love the way you explain everything. I like how you connect to the audience and make it feel like a personal conversation rather than a lecture. Keep going, brother! I'm sure this video helped many people- you're doing amazing.

Great Content Brother, May Allah swt bless and reward you. Keep it up we need more people like you!

Walai ..all i can say is Alhamdulilah

I have watched so many videos on quitting music but this one is genuinely the best. Even amongst videos from islamic speakers/teachers, this is the best. The way you clearly articulate your thoughts and with compassion is a talent. Allahummbarik feekh, I hope you post more insightful videos like this.

جزاك الله خيرا

This video is very timely for me because music is my struggle right now. However, I think personally finding a Qur’an reciter that really fits your likes will help you listen to Qur’an more.

Alhamdulillah, Remember each other in prayers.

I wish I had some friends like you. Bless you, brother. I also quit music. I understood what you wanted to say.

i was in cairo last december and fell in love with the people and the language! i am now learning arabic and i am also learning more about islam because it resonates a lot with me. listening to recitations of the qur'an is the perfect blend of my focus. learning the arabic language and learning to read and understand the qur'an. alhamdulillah! i dont listen to music for my self. i never really did and when i did it felt forced because its a thing that a lot of other people do. i also never really got attached to a music style or artist mashalla! now i'm feeling happy when i get a opportunity to put my headphones on and listen to the qu'ran. i'm listening mostly to mishary al-afasy btw. i am not a muslim (i have not taken my shahada) but today i woke up early and prayed fajr and later dhur. inshaallah my understanding of the beautiful arabic language and my faith in the qur'an will grow more. peace be upon all of you

JazakAllah Khair brother ❤

thank you brooo

May Allah reward you immensely. I really needed this, I've been struggling lately. After watching this video, i feel inspired to listen to the Quran everyday on my commute to work and i pray you get the reward for that too.

Ah I notice الله , Blessed and Exalted, blessed you with Iman Sa’di’s tafsir. الحمد الله اللّٰهمّٰ بارك

Masha'Allah you are very well spoken. I love these long discussion-type videos. Would you perhaps consider making a video in Arabic one day?