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Faith, Fitness & Discipline: From Al-Azhar to America | Sheikh Ismet | SL 1 Abdullah Quadri

In this episode of Still Learning, I sit down with Sheikh Ismet for a deep, honest conversation on faith, discipline, knowledge, and physical responsibility. We begin with his journey-from the army, to Belgium, to studying at Al-Azhar, and how meaningful human connections eventually brought him to the United States. In the second part, we discuss a sensitive but important topic: Hifz, parental pressure, and memorization without understanding — especially in non-Arabic speaking households. The final section focuses on fitness and discipline, why consistency matters more than motivation, and why physical health is often neglected — even among scholars. We close with rapid-fire questions and practical life advice. This episode is for anyone seeking clarity, balance, and discipline in today’s world. Hosted by Abdullah Quadri About the Host Abdullah Quadri Abdullah Quadri was born and raised in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. He is a Hafiz of the Qur’an and has spent most of his life in Saudi Arabia before moving to the United States. Alongside his religious upbringing, Abdullah has played professional and semi-professional cricket and continues to stay connected to sports and fitness. He currently works as an engineer in the U.S. Inspired by long-form conversations and podcasts, Abdullah started Still Learning to explore faith, discipline, personal growth, and real-life experiences, not as an expert, but as a student of the journey. At 25 years old, his goal is simple: to learn openly, ask honest questions, and share conversations that help others think deeper and live better. 0:00 Intro 4:56 How Did Sheikh Ismet Become a Hafiz? 8:45 Why He Got an Ulcer at Age 10 12:39 Why Did Sheikh Ismet Serve in the Military? 14:14 Diving in Snow: The Insane Discipline of a Modern Imam 19:46 How One 5-Minute Recitation Landed Him a Dream Job in Manhattan 24:53 Why Turkey is Losing Its Islamic Identity (The Brutal Reality) 29:24 The Dangerous Mistake He Made While Discussing Politics in Turkey 31:52 The Ertuğrul Lie: Why Turkey Isn't What You See On TV 34:38 Why I Told My Daughter To STOP Memorizing The Quran 38:17 Being a Hafiz is 'No Big Deal'—The Hard Truth Parents Hate 42:10 Stop Teaching Your Kids Religion Until They Reach This Age 46:52 How Modern Masjids Are Wasting Millions of Dollars 57:07 The 'Big Belly' Problem: Why Many Scholars Are Failing the Sunnah 1:01:19 STOP Looking For Good Friends In These Places! 1:04:03 You're Wasting Your Time (Even During Dinner) Follow me on Instagram:   / abdullah_quadriiii   Podcast updates:   / stilllearning.aq