Will Smith talks reading Quran ‘cover to cover’

The Hollywood actor Will Smith recently talked about his spiritual path in a podcast conversation with Egyptian writer Amr Adeeb on the Big Time Podcast. He highlighted his great admiration for the Quran and how it has impacted his life.

Smith began by saying, “The past two years have been challenging, and as a result, I turned inward and studied all of the sacred texts. This year, during Ramadan, I read the entire Quran.” This is my time in life when I’m pursuing spirituality.”

He went on, “I was surprised at how much was spoken about Moses. I can identify to Moses and his situation because of the Quran.” The actor said, “I adore the Quran’s simplicity. It’s really evident. It’s quite evident. “It is difficult to leave with a miscommunication,” the speaker said. “The essence of it was incredibly lovely and evident.”

The megastar commented about how, upon reading every book on the Abrahamic religions, she was surprised by how seamless the storyline seemed to be. His podcast interview has received a lot of attention online, and many people have praised his willingness and openness to talk about spirituality.

During his third visit, Smith expressed his love and sense of belonging to Saudi Arabia, the country from where the podcast was broadcast. He talked about his travels across Saudi Arabia, visiting places including Jeddah, Riyadh, and the NEOM project.

Speaking about parenting, Smith discussed his experience as a dad thus far and stressed the value of guiding and supporting his kids as they grow into adulthood. He emphasized the idea of personal accountability found in the Quran, which he says informs his parenting style.

A window into the actor’s inner thoughts and morals, Smith’s open disclosures about his spiritual journey and admiration for the Quran resonate with viewers worldwide. His willingness to investigate many religions and embrace spirituality highlights how everyone looks for purpose and fulfillment in life.