Mahfel TV Show Encourages Many to Learn Quran: Syrian Qari
Rizwan Darwish told IQNA in an interview that people have shared the program’s episodes on YouTube and after watching them online, many have been attracted to learning the Holy Book.
Screening the second season of the popular program began on IRIB’s TV 3 channel on the first day of the sacred month of Ramadan on Tuesday.
It is broadcast just before sunset every day during the holy month, offering a spiritual oasis for viewers as they prepare to break their fast.
With a primary focus on the Quran, the program aims to enrich the brief moments of respite for fasting individuals through insightful discussions and captivating recitations.
A key element contributing to the program's allure is the inclusion of Quranic experts, particularly notable foreign scholars such as Sayyid Hassanayn al-Hulw from Iraq and Rizwan Darwish from Syria. The program also features two Iranian experts, namely renowned qaris Hamed Shakernejad and Ahmad Abolghasemi.
Darwish told IQNA that the episodes of the first season, which were broadcast during last year’s Ramadan, have prompted many, even those not previously interested in Quranic activities, to start learning the Quran.
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He said the TV show is unique in the Muslim world and he has not seen similar ones in other countries.
He also saidthat the participants in the second season, like those in the first, are individuals with great capabilities and high levels of Quranic skills.
The Syrian qari further stressed that given its huge success ad popularity, the Quranic TV show should continue to be produced in the years to come as people are eager to watch it.
Asked whether there needs to be changes in the future seasons, he said that, naturally, everyone wants to move on the path of progress and improvement and this program can also improve and get even better with the introduction of some changes.
Born on March 8, 1965, in Damascus, Darwish is a Sunni Muslim who is a Quran and Ibtihal reciter.
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He is an internationally-acclaimed qari who has served as member of panel of judges in international Quran competitions in different countries, including Iran.
Ramadan, which began on Tuesday, March 12, this year, is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
It is a period of prayer, fasting, charity giving and self–accountability for Muslims around the world.
The Quran was revealed to the Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) heart in this month.
During Ramadan, Muslims fast (abstain from foods and drinks) from sunrise to sunset.
They also devote a considerable amount of time during this month to reading and contemplating the Quran.
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