Episode 1: Preview (pub. in UK Sept. 2020; updated on 3/11/2026): 'Al-Quran: An Approach to Classical Learning for Post-Modern Development and Practice' was launched as a preview in Sept. 2020, featuring the Introductory Theme, Translation in English, and Arabic Quran Recital (in Egyptian-Hafs/Tadweer reading-style of recitation). The English was authored by Allama/Shaykh Abdullah Yusuf Ali (based on uncopyrighted manuscript of 1931-34, a citizen of India & Pakistan, died in London & buried in Surrey: 1953). This Podcast Series represents a thematic approach to understanding the Holy Quran, from orthodox - classical & postmodern - Islamic Scholars for educational purposes (esp. non-Muslims) and global Interfaith & Intra-faith dialogue. The recital & narration follows the structure laid out by the author, as below. Ch. 1: Surah: (viz. Al-Fatiha or The Opening): 1. Introductory Theme (for each Surah e.g. Surah Al-Fatiha or Section) 2. Arabic Qur'an Recitals (e.g. Al-Fatiha; Hafs-reading in 4 styles) 3. English Translation (e.g. Al-Fatiha) of the Arabic Qur'an 4. Exegesis (Tafseer or Commentary) in Footnotes - refers to the meaning & explanation of the historical context and relevance for present and future times, as guided by the Teachings (Ahadith) of Prophet Mohammed (pbuh), Islamic Laws of Jurisprudence, and interpretations & opinions of the author & classical Islamic scholars for a holistic & contextual approach to the study and understanding of the Qur'an. The Podcast's episodes in future will be published in smaller 'Sections or Rukuh' within each long-chapter' and full episodes of the short-chapters of the 30th 'Juzz/Part' of the Qur'an, now to be launched from Q1/2027 in episodes of 15-60 mins (God-Willing). About Qaiser Zaman: is developing this 'Series: Arabic Quran Recital & English Narration of its Translation & Exegesis', as an Audio Book on Amazon Audible UK (plus Others), Global Podcasts, and a new YT Ch. (to complement the Playlists in Sub-folders of 'Zaytuna College' & 'Islam' re. lectures, sermons, and talks on 'Islam & Other Abrahamic Faiths'; and an interactive 'Community Page') launched in Aug. 2025 after conversion of my private YT Ch. since 2011. He is a blogger on socio-economic & religio-political issues on FBk. & LI.com engaged in Interfaith & Intra-faith dialogue (2013-td). He was a p/t charity accountant & an independent examiner of the first reg. Interfaith Charity of the UK & our world, founded in 1989 - The Calamus Foundation, London (1990-11). He worked as a p/t community worker and vol. public reciter & narrator at ICCUK, Regents's Park Central Mosque; and a w/end Qur'an stand-in reciter at The Islamic Circle founded in 1979 by Yusuf Islam (now, Yusuf/Cat Stevens), whom I met on several occasions and recited the Arabic Qur'an before his Islamic Talks (1998-06). He is a public/online student of Shaykh Hamza Yusuf (Hanson), Co-founder & Pres. of Zaytuna College, USA (1990-td); and other Scholars in Canada, Sth. Africa, and Pakistan. He read Islamic Studies for 6 yrs as a p/t eve. student of UG-Dip. at the first Islamic HE College accredited by UoL - The Muslim College, London, founded in 1983 by the double-gold medallist of Al-Azhar Univ., Shaykh/Mufti Zaki Badawi PhD. (UoL) OBE KBE; one of my teachers in Islamic Theology & Personal Islamic Law (1997-03). He read formal Islamic Ideology in Pakistan for 7 years as a 10-18 yr.-old and studied the art of Arabic recital from age: 5-15 yrs by tutors at home in Lahore & Karachi. Peace & Salam, Qaiser Zaman & Faryaal Scott-Zaman (SENs: Down's & Autism) Co-founders, PSC/Co. Director & CFO (MIC: CMI; ACA: ICAEW)| Qur'an Podcast Reciter/Narrator/Reader ZAC Social Enterprise (UK) Ltd t/a ZACse (UK) SERPiCo.™ LI.com: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacsocialenterpriseukltd ZACse (UK) Ltd YT Ch: https://www.youtube.com/@ZACseUKSERPiCo 'Working in practice and international development, for an inclusive, peaceful, and a better world'© United Kingdom & Pakistan
