In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to memorize the Quran and the journey that led Salma to completing it at 17 years old. She shares what first motivated her to start, after seeing young children confidently recite the Quran, and how that inspiration pushed me to take the first step.

Her journey didn’t start easily. She said:"I was initially rejected from the Quran class because my Arabic reading skills weren’t strong enough. Instead of giving up, I used that rejection as motivation. I spent a year improving my Arabic while memorizing the Quran independently, eventually earning my place in the Quran class and quickly becoming one of the top students."

We talk about the discipline, consistency, sacrifice, and daily routine that were required to reach my goal. I share how I had to stay focused, sometimes choosing memorization over social activities and family outings, and how my identity became deeply connected to the Quran.

We also discuss the assumptions people made about Salma after she memorized the Quran, including being expected to have all the answers about Islam. She explains why understanding, researching, and checking what the Quran actually says is so important, especially when culture and misinformation can be confused with faith.

The next questions are answered in Part 2.

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