In this episode, I sit with Salih, founder of Koranpodden — one of Sweden’s most impactful Muslim podcasts.
We discuss:
How Koranpodden climbed the iTunes billboards
Why Qur’an-centered media is essential today
Salih’s mission distributing free Qur’ans across Sweden
The evolution of Swedish dawah over 20+ years
Why Muslims must build and own their platforms
This conversation encapsulates the heart of The Barakah Blueprint: clarity, Qur’an, purpose, and building platforms that strengthen the ummah.
Check out Salihs links:
English Episodes: https://www.koranpodden.se/tag/english/
Free Qur'aan Project: https://www.koranpodden.se/gratiskoran/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koranpodden/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salih.tufekcioglu
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro and Collaboration History between Salih and Ibrahim
05:01 - Community Challenges and Support, Islamophobia, Funding and Mosque Construction
09:33 - Identity: Ambassador vs Neighbor
14:29 - Quran Conversation Approach
20:42 - Purpose and Motivation Behind Podcast
42:13 - Quran Burning Controversy and Freedom of Expression
46:51 - Political Stances and Global Issues
49:15 - Legacy, Future Plans, and Closing Reflections
1:04:39 - Legacy and Impact
1:07:53 - Personal Reflections on Nature and Hijra
1:12:40 - Guest Stories and Closing Thoughts
1:23:45 - Barakah Blueprint and Free Quran Project
