EP36 - Koranpodden and the mission that changed the Dawah in Sweden

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 billboardsWhy Qur’an-centered media is essential todaySalih’s mission distributing free Qur’ans across SwedenThe evolution of Swedish dawah over 20+ yearsWhy Muslims must build and own their platformsThis 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.tufekciogluTimeline:00:00 - Intro and Collaboration History between Salih and Ibrahim05:01 - Community Challenges and Support, Islamophobia, Funding and Mosque Construction09:33 - Identity: Ambassador vs Neighbor14:29 - Quran Conversation Approach20:42 - Purpose and Motivation Behind Podcast42:13 - Quran Burning Controversy and Freedom of Expression46:51 - Political Stances and Global Issues49:15 - Legacy, Future Plans, and Closing Reflections1:04:39 - Legacy and Impact1:07:53 - Personal Reflections on Nature and Hijra1:12:40 - Guest Stories and Closing Thoughts1:23:45 - Barakah Blueprint and Free Quran Project