A Fascinating Conversation with Khaled: A Multilingual 11-Year-Old

TLDRIn this interview, Khaled, an 11-year-old polyglot, shares his experiences growing up in Jordan and Chechnya. He discusses how he learned multiple languages through cartoons and TV shows, and his love for reading the Quran. Khaled also shares his aspirations to study Shafi'i fiqh and become a sheikh like his father.

Key insights

🌍Khaled speaks four languages: Chechen, Russian, Arabic, and English, which he learned through cartoons and conversations with friends.

📚Khaled has a deep love for reading the Quran and has memorized 13 juzes. He aspires to study Shafi'i fiqh and become a sheikh like his father.

🏊‍♂️Khaled enjoys swimming in the large rivers near his village in Chechnya during summer vacations.

🎮In Jordan, Khaled spends time playing sports and games with his friends, enjoying the freedom and activities available.

📝Khaled's typical day involves going to school, reciting the Quran, doing homework, and spending time with his family and friends.

Q&A

How did Khaled learn multiple languages?

—Khaled learned Chechen from his family, Russian from cartoons and YouTube, Arabic from watching TV shows, and English from a friend who spoke a lot of English.

What is Khaled's favorite subject in school?

—Khaled's favorite subjects are Arabic, English, sports, and religion.

How long does Khaled spend reciting the Quran?

—Khaled spends about two hours each day reciting one juz of the Quran to reinforce his memorization.

What are Khaled's aspirations for the future?

—Khaled wants to study Shafi'i fiqh and become a sheikh, following in the footsteps of his father.

How does Khaled balance his schoolwork and Quran memorization?

—Khaled devotes time after school to complete his homework before focusing on reciting and memorizing the Quran.

Timestamped Summary

00:00In this interview, we meet Khaled, an 11-year-old polyglot from Chechnya who currently lives in Jordan.

02:30Khaled learned multiple languages, including Chechen, Russian, Arabic, and English, through cartoons, TV shows, and conversations with friends.

06:00Khaled's deep love for reading the Quran has led him to memorize 13 juzes, and he aspires to study Shafi'i fiqh and become a sheikh like his father.

09:00During summer vacations in Chechnya, Khaled enjoys swimming in the large rivers near his village.

11:00In Jordan, Khaled spends time playing sports and games with his friends, appreciating the freedom and activities available to him.

14:00Khaled's daily routine involves going to school, reciting the Quran, doing homework, and spending time with his family and friends.

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