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In this powerful episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, we sit down with Adrian "Ashir" Kirk, founder of Measured Tones Institute of Quran, who shares his incredible journey of turning an idea into a global nonprofit dedicated to making tajweed of the Qur'an accessible to every Muslim.
From moments of fear and doubt to trusting in Allah and taking the leap, Ashir reveals how Measured Tones grew from a summer intensive to offering free tajweed programs across dozens of cities and online worldwide.
Whether you're a student of Qur'an, an aspiring nonprofit founder, or someone seeking inspiration to follow your calling, this episode will move you to action. 🎧 Tune in and don't forget to 🔔 subscribe for future episodes with nonprofit founders, Islamic scholars, and sector experts. 📌Connect and Follow Dr. Tayyab Yunus: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tayyabyunus/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tayyabyunus YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@tayyabyunus 🔗 Connect with Adrian "Ashir" Kirk: Website: https://measuredtones.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashirkirk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-kirk/
00:00 – Introduction & welcoming Ashir 01:12 – The spark: how friends pushed him to start Measured Tones 04:35 – Taking the leap of faith & first Qur'an summer program 07:15 – Building accessibility: scholarships and community support 10:05 – What makes Measured Tones unique (tajweed focus) 12:40 – Struggles, pivots & sustaining the nonprofit journey 14:50 – The Fatihah Tour: impact across 40+ cities 17:00 – Transitioning to free tajweed classes for all 18:40 – Final reflections & advice for aspiring changemakers Ashir's story reminds us that when you trust Allah and commit to serving others, the impact can reach far beyond what you imagine. From one idea to a global tajweed movement, Measured Tones proves that accessibility in Qur'an learning is possible for all. May Allah accept and bless this work. #QuranTajweed #IslamicPodcast #FaithJourney #MeasuredTones #QuranRecitation #MuslimPodcast #NonprofitLeadership #IslamicEducation #TajweedForAll #TheMuslimNonprofitShow
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