Episode 11 | Befriending the Quran
Summary
Dr. Fadima, a junior doctor and hafizah, shares her journey of reconnecting with the Quran after neglecting it during medical school. She describes how the COVID lockdown provided clarity, prompting her to prioritize her deen over career ambitions. She discusses finding peace in Quranic recitation as a refuge from the trauma of witnessing death in her medical practice. Her story highlights how the Quran serves as a constant companion and source of comfort through life's transitions.
Topics discussed
Introduction and the grounding nature of witnessing death in medicine
Early childhood relationship with the Quran and the transition to university
Losing connection with the Quran during busy university years
Rediscovering purpose and reconnecting with the Quran during lockdown
The comfort and constancy of the Quran amidst life changes
The concept of being a stranger and the open door of Allah
The loneliness and exhaustion of working as a junior doctor
Finding refuge and barakah in the hospital prayer rooms
Barakah in time and trusting Allah with career outcomes
Internalizing the Quran versus merely memorizing it
The universality of human nature and the choice of Akhirah
Practical advice for Qiyam and connecting with Allah in secret
Authenticity, treating others well, and the Prophet's example
Accepting lack of control in medicine and the Quran as a guide
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