My new YouTube channel - Quran research and content
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peace all,
I have made a YouTube channel to turn my articles/content into short videos. I will also share other interesting, helpful, well-researched content from time to time:https://www.youtube.com/@Truth-Seekers-United
First video: summary of al kitab wa al hikma (the book and the wisdom) argument:
https://youtu.be/50x1GqNQd5ISubscribe to keep notified.
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Peace Wakas,
Congratulations on starting your YouTube channel, and great job on creating videos to complement your articles. Video is one of the most effective ways to reach a wider audience, especially now that many people prefer visual content over written articles. Your Youtube channel has a lot of potential for growth, and I'm excited to see where it goes.
Your first video is really good. You speak with confidence and clarity, but a slightly slower pace could help viewers absorb your points more easily. If the content or summary of your first video is long and that's why you're speaking quickly, consider shortening it in future videos instead of covering it quickly. If brevity is the aim, try to tighten the script instead of speeding up the delivery.
I've noticed that your first video is short (a little over 6 minutes), and I think that's an excellent choice. Shorter videos are great for keeping viewers engaged and makes it easier to absorb information. Another idea to consider is to create two types of videos, regular 5-6 minute videos for in-depth content, and shorter versions like YouTube Shorts for quick, bite-sized takeaways. This variety can help keep your audience engaged and reach (attract) even more viewers, especially those who prefer shorter content.
Also, always adding key points on the screen would help viewers focus on the most important information. In addition to using animations and infographics, consider incorporating relevant B-roll, along with other powerful techniques and methods, to make abstract concepts more tangible. It's also important to use simple language to ensure your audience can easily follow along and grasp key ideas.
Another good way to simplify complex/difficult concepts is to keep your language straigthforward and break down your content into clear, step-by-step points, to make it easier for your audience to follow along.
I'm sure you're already aware of all the suggestions here, and since this is just your first video, think of this as a reminder to help make what's already really good even better in your future videos.
May God reward the efforts you put into your new work and guide you further on your journey.
Keep up the great work.
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Two more videos out:
Marriageable age according to The Quran:
https://youtu.be/xtK-9f7b5hgThe Quran on apostasy = Refutation of the traditional view?
https://youtu.be/waDcd7QVHUo -
Peace Wakas,
Well done. From a viewer's perspective, I really enjoy your content, and I think this suggestion could make it even better. In your first video the voice is male, but in the second and third videos, the voice is female. You might consider using a male voice in all your videos to keep a consistent tone and make the overall presentation feel more personal and authentic. Since your channel mainly turns your own articles/content into short videos, and you (the author) are male, a male voice can help your audience connect more naturally with your videos. I think consistency makes a big difference.
However, if your goal is to include different perspectives and keep things diverse (in the spirit of pluralism), or if people of both genders are helping to create your videos, then having both male and female voices makes complete sense too. Just sharing my thoughts, respectfully speaking.
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Personally, I don't watch YouTube videos often these days, and I rarely watch other videos or films either. But if I were to create videos about the Qur'an and islam, I'd probably go with text-based ones (mainly subtitles on simple backgrounds, with one or several pictures). I find that format powerful for delivering clear, focused messages, especially on educational topics like the Qur'an and islam, because it keeps the focus on the content rather than the visuals. This probably contradicts what I mentioned in a previous comment on this thread, but I guess my perspective has changed.
Furthermore, if I were going to create videos about the Qur'an and islam, I'd probably make three types of videos. The first would be regular 5-6 minute videos for moderately detailed content. The second would be shorter videos (like YouTube Shorts or TikTok clips) for quick, bite-sized takeaways. Finally, I would make some longer videos that last 15-30 minutes for viewers who prefer deep and detailed discussions, as well as reflective content.
I think it's honorable and noble when believers aim to reach the broadest audience possible when teaching the Qur'an to others and spreading its message. This is because reaching more people means creating more impact. After all, results matter most. So I truly commend such efforts.
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Yesterday, I came across a YouTube channel called "Qurantalk." I watched parts of his videos such as "21 Reasons Historians Are Skeptical of Hadith (Review)" and "Mapping the Cave: Refuge, Knowledge, Responsibility." From what I have seen so far, the content of his videos seems solid (simple yet highly effective). Personally, I'd choose a different delivery style, but I still think his videos were really good. I also enjoyed Sam Gerrans's older faceless videos. Although I don't agree with all of his views (in fact, I disagree with much of them), I still think his older videos were really good.
I think the absolute best videos are probably the ones that feature speeches or lectures, but I guess that's not for everyone. It takes a lot of courage and vulnerability to put oneself out there in public. I think the second-best option is to create non-fiction documentaries or films. One powerful, profound, and comprehensive documentary or film can sometimes have the same impact as thousands of shorter videos. Such high-quality films are built to last and can continue to make an impact for a century or more.
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There was someone who made the content of https://misconceptions-about-islam.com/ into text videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/SimpleTruthIslam
Yeh QuranTalk videos are good. There are quite a lot of decent channels.
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Next video:
Stoning in Quran
https://youtu.be/xxme5z5wZQw -
peace, its often listed in the video descriptions and links info on the channel:
https://misconceptions-about-islam.com -
peace, its often listed in the video descriptions and links info on the channel:
https://misconceptions-about-islam.com -
My next video:
https://youtu.be/Nc8w6w1ounEA simple, yet important and powerful topic.
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New videos!
One way Quran exposes who you truly are:
https://youtu.be/2dJ2dw10UEgMeaning of DaRaBa
https://youtu.be/mDQtqQ--aOU -
Meaning of DaRaBa: part 2 out now... the power of internal coherence.
https://youtu.be/4J1QC8R5VFAThe Monotheist Group (aka free-minds translation) will be adopting a similar understanding for 4:34, changing from "separate from them".
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Latest video: a more accurate translation of 2:73 ?
https://youtu.be/R2OZhBapG3IQuranic murder mystery.
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38:44
https://youtu.be/XchSIiO_EaYSnakebite?
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Decoding the dream: Abraham and the sacrifice son story
https://youtu.be/BYY5ngE2taM -
This life is a test: the response of Adam and Iblis
https://youtu.be/qsod2DliSiEThe true meaning of islam:
https://youtu.be/OTSprzMUiqw
