About

Dr. Faraj Hasan has been immersed in Qur’anic recitation since the age of five. Initially, his lessons began at home with his mother, who would reinforce his memory of short surahs during activities such as cleaning, cooking, or traveling in the car. She would recite an ayah from a surah, pause, and then expect him to continue from where she left off. Reflecting on the joyful times spent honing this skill, Dr. Hasan adopted the same teaching method his mother used, aiming to seek reward from Allah (SWT). Over time, he discovered that reciting for his mother during her moments of illness or distress would bring her comfort.

Throughout his childhood, Dr. Hasan had several Quran instructors. During his time overseas in Egypt, Qur’anic studies were a significant part of the school’s curriculum, complemented by individual lessons at home. His mother frequently praised his recitation for its ability to soothe her soul, noting his unique approach. Additionally, he was fortunate to have an instructor who taught him recitation while he was living in the United States. At the age of 20, Dr. Hasan began teaching the Quran to youth at a local masjid and to elderly members of the community.

Even today, Dr. Hasan cherishes the practice of reciting while sitting on the balcony of his apartment, a habit that has persisted into adulthood. He finds serenity and spiritual energy in these moments. Years later, he learned that many of his neighbors, including non-Muslims, would listen to his Quranic recitations. They were intrigued by the eloquence and beauty of the recitations, as his mother later shared with him. Muslim neighbors would send blessings and make Duas upon learning it was he who recited, while non-Muslim neighbors expressed appreciation and looked forward to hearing the recitations. Surprisingly, whenever he stopped reciting for a while, someone would knock on his door to check if everything was alright, revealing the unexpected impact of his recitations on others.

With the advent of social media, Dr. Hasan decided to share this gift from Allah. In an effort to normalize Quran recitation globally, especially among the youth, he launched the #recitewithme initiative. He envisions this hashtag evolving into a prominent brand. Today, he observes Quranic recitations flourishing across various social media platforms, finding it to be his contemporary form of the balcony.

Al-Hamdulilah.