The Qur’an was revealed over 23 years, its revelation intertwining with the Prophet's ﷺ Seerah. Many chapters and verses were revealed addressing specific events that occurred during the Seerah. Which surahs have a special reason for revelation? How can learning about this context help us gain a deeper appreciation of the Quran?
Explore key events from the life of the Prophet ﷺ and learn about the reasons for revelation of various passages of the Qur'an with Qur’an 30for30: Seerah Edition.
Tip: To enhance your Qur’an 30for30 Season 3 viewing experience, read the eBook chapter corresponding with each day’s juz before watching the episode!
What’s in the book Brief summaries from Season 2 of Qur’an 30for30 Important Seerah stories related to the various surahs Additional context from books of tafsir and author commentary
Shaykh Ismail Kamdar is a graduate of a traditional Alim program and also holds a Bachelors in Islamic Studies. He has studied Islam in both tradition and modern settings and has been a student of Islamic Studies for almost two decades.
He began studying Islam full-time at the age of thirteen, began preaching at the age of sixteen, and wrote his first book at the age of twenty-three. Over the years, he has taught multiple courses and seminars around the world, and has worked with multiple leading Islamic organizations across the globe.
He currently works as a research manager and PO of books at Yaqeen Institute, while homeschooling his children and writing books. He hopes to inspire the ummah to return to their former glory and become a role model for the world once again.