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Quran Conversations

Quran Conversations

Quran Conversations is the podcast for anyone who wants to unlock the meaning and healing powers of the Quran. I’m your host Dalia Mogahed, an author, researcher, and a student of the Quran. I will be in conversation with one of my dearest teachers, Imam Mohamed Magid, a scholar of the Quran and long time family counselor and congregational leader. Join us as we explore the linguistic miracles and life lessons of the Book of God through a conversation between a scholar and his student.

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01:02:56

S4 E7: Disagreeing with Compassion (TaHa 89-93) |...

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2026/04/10

What happens when devotion is misplaced—and correction is met with resistance?In this episode of Qur’an Conversations, we reflect on Surah TaHa (20:89–93) and the painful moment when Bani Israel refuse to abandon the golden calf—even after being reminded of Allah’s mercy. Through the dialogue between Prophet Musa and Prophet Harun (peace be upon them both), the Qur’an gives us a powerful lens into misplaced devotion, spiritual blindness, leadership under pressure, and how to repair relationships

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01:10:48

S4 E6: The Test After Liberation (TaHa 86-88) | Quran...

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2026/04/03

What happens after liberation? Why do people who witness miracles still fall into misguidance?In this episode of Qur’an Conversations, we reflect on Surah TaHa (20:86–88), when Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) returns to find his people worshipping the golden calf. These verses uncover something deeper than idolatry—they reveal the psychology of post-liberation vulnerability, moral outrage rooted in love, and how deception spreads when accountability collapses We explore the tension between physical

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00:43:52

S4 E5: Wait for the People (TaHa 83–84) | Quran...

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2026/03/27

What happens when love for Allah pulls us forward—but the people we’re responsible for are still behind?In this episode of Qur’an Conversations, Imam Magid and I reflect on a pivotal moment in the life of Prophet Musa ﷺ, when he hastens to Mount Sinai out of deep longing for Allah, leaving his people in the care of his brother Harun. Through this moment, the Qur’an teaches us something essential about spiritual leadership: closeness to Allah must never come at the cost of abandoning people.This

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00:50:24

S4 E4: The Way Back to Allah is Never Closed (TaHa...

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2026/03/13

What does it mean to be truly free?In this episode of Qur’an Conversations, Imam Magid and I reflect on the journey of Bani Israel after liberation, because freedom in the Qur’an is not only physical. It’s the beginning of something deeper: learning how to live with a purified heart, how to receive Allah’s blessings without crossing His limits, and how to return when we fall.These verses carry both a warning and a promise: don’t overstep the bounds after being given goodness, but if you do, the door

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01:00:09

S4:E3 No Little People (TaHa 79-81) | Quran...

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2026/03/06

What happens when someone claims they’re guiding people, but they’re actually leading them straight into ruin?In this episode of Quran Conversations, Imam Magid and I reflect on the Qur’an’s final summary of Pharaoh’s story: “Pharaoh truly led his people astray and did not guide them.” From there, we widen the lens. Because Pharaoh isn’t only a figure of history, Pharaoh can be a leader with a platform– a system of oppression, a tyrant at home, and even the inner Pharaoh within our own nafs.We also

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00:49:33

S4 E2: Unlocking the Treasures of Tazkiya (TaHa...

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2026/02/27

What does real success look like? Is it power, recognition, or reward in this world—or something far deeper?In this episode of Qur’an Conversations, Imam Magid and I reflect on the moment the magicians of Pharaoh chose faith over fear. Through verses 75 and 76 of Surah TaHa, we explore the contrast between Pharaoh’s empty promises and Allah’s everlasting reward, and what this moment teaches us about sincerity, purification, and true success.This conversation invites us to rethink what it means to

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01:04:16

If You’re Afraid, Listen to This (TaHa 73-75) |...

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2026/02/20

“If You’re Afraid, Listen to This”TaHa 73-75Have you ever had someone try to intimidate you? Have you ever been bullied? In this first episode of season 4, Imam Magid and I dive deeper into the surrender of the sorcerers and what lessons it can teach us today about standing up to tyranny in any form. You will learn:📖 Where does a bully’s power really come from and how to make it disappear?📖 The power of our chosen focal point when navigating a trial.📖 How to never dismiss anyone’s capacity to

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00:58:28

How to Be Free (TaHa 70-72) | Season 3, Episode 20

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2025/09/13

"How to Be Free”TaHa 70-72Surat TaHa famously illustrates themes of liberation from slavery. How does that apply to us in our modern context? In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the profound concepts of liberation and detachment from Dunya illustrated by the magicians’ martyrdom in the story of Musa (s). You will learn:📖 What is “violent impotence?”📖 Historical context of religious freedom under Muslim rule📖 What to do when spouses practice Islam differently📖 How to self

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00:40:07

How to Respond to Fear with Authenticity and Action |...

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2025/09/05

“How to Respond to Fear with Authenticity and Action"Fear can be weaponized to control and oppress and it can also be a doorway to receiving Allah’s reassurance and security. How do we soothe our fear? Do we look for security in the proximity to power? Or do we look for security in the proximity to The Most Powerful? In this episode of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed and Samia Mubarak @Quranic_ocean delve into the iconic scene from the story of Musa (s) where the Prophet of God faces off

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00:33:26

Fear Kills Freedom (TaHa 63-65) | Season 3, Episode 18

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2025/08/29

“Fear Kills Freedom”TaHa 63-65In this episode of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed and Ustadhah Samia Mubarak @Quranic_ocean delve into the timeless tactics of fear and manipulation used by tyrants throughout history. Drawing parallels between the story of Pharaoh and Musa (s) and modern-day scenarios, they explore how fear is instilled to maintain control and suppress truth.#FearAndManipulation #QuranConversations #TimelessLessonsYou will learn:📖 How tyrants control populations📖 Defining

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00:58:51

Illusionists and Injustice: Why Every Tyrant Needs...

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2025/08/22

“Illusionists and Injustice: Why Every Tyrant NeedsMagicians” TaHa: 57-62 The Pharoah of Musa (s) is not just one man, but anarchetype of an oppressive regime or system. The Quran teaches us how to understand the world, how to recognize the elements of tyranny so we don’t fall for them, or worse, perpetuate them ourselves. In this episode of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed and Imam Mohamed Magid discuss the role of “modern magic”, i.e. propaganda and spin, in oppressive systems. You will

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00:57:01

Where do Racist Ideas Come From? | Season 3, Episode 16

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2025/08/15

Where do racist ideas come from? In this episode, Dalia Mogahed and Imam Mohamed Magid delve into the profound teachings of Islam that champion anti-racism and human equality. Discover how the principles of justice, compassion, and unity are woven into the fabric of the Quran, offering timeless guidance for fostering a more inclusive and equitable world. You will learn: 📖 Hidden scientific miracles in surat Taha📖 Where racist ideas come from📖 The call for Anti-Racism in Islam📖 What is true

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01:06:26

When Lions Write History (TaHa 51-54) | Season 3,...

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2025/08/08

“When Lions Write History"TaHa 51-54 "Until the lion learns how to write - every story will glorify the hunter,” goes a well known African proverb.History is written by the victor. But The Victor has the true record, and His account omits nothing and never errs. In this episode, Dalia Mogahed and Imam Mohamed Magid discuss Musa’s (s) dialogue with Pharoah and the power of who creates the historical record. You will learn:📖 How to forgive yourself📖 Why we must write our own history and

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00:57:08

Speaking Truth to Tyranny (TaHa 47-50 ) | Season 3,...

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2025/08/01

Speaking Truth to TyrannyTaHa 47-50 Speaking truth to power is often fruitless on the surface: your message falls on deaf ears, the oppression continues or even intensifies, you face negative consequences. So what’s the point? In this episode Dalia Mogahed and Samia Mubarak discuss the importance of speaking truth to power with confidence and clarity, regardless of the apparent receptiveness of those you hope to change. You will learn:📖 How to approach a tyrant of any kind.📖 The source of human

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00:56:45

Mission Possible: How to March Forward Even in Fear...

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2025/07/25

Mission Possible: How to March Forward Even in FearTaHa 42-46What are the elements needed to march forth and do something you’re afraid of? Better resources? More training? Perhaps, but also the elements no one can buy; clarity of purpose, the right team and the remembrance of Allah. In this episode, Dalia Mogahed and Samia Mubarak reflect on fear, friendship and the power of finding God in our darkest hour as we move through life’s challenges as they discuss Ayas 42-46 of Surat TaHa.You will

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00:57:20

Making Meaning (Taha 40-41) | Season 3, Episode 12

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2025/07/18

Making MeaningTaHa 40-41David Eagleman, in his book “Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain,” wrote, “Instead of reality being passively recorded by the brain, it is actively constructed by it.” This construction is our meaning-making ability. The meaning we give events change the way we respond to them, how we feel about our lives and those around us. In this episode we discuss how Allah is reframing the events of Musa’s life from what could be seen as a litany of tragedies to a series of

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01:03:09

The Gifts God Gives (TaHa 37-40) | Season 3, Episode 11

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2025/07/11

Season 3, Episode 11The Gifts God GivesTaHa 38-40Our lives often take unexpected turns; joy and loss, pain and pleasure. We witness the birth of a child, a difficult diagnosis, the loss of a loved one. For some the hardships are losing family in a genocide. How do we make sense of these triumphs and tragedies? In this episode we discuss the way Allah recounts to Musa (s) the events of his own life– surviving a genocide, raised by his enemy, accidentally killing a man, exile– and shows him how in

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00:58:32

Finding the Right Partner to Pursue Your Purpose...

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2025/07/04

Season 3, Episode 10“Finding the Right Partner to Pursue Your Purpose”TaHa 29-37Asking for help is not easy. You need to trust the other person enough to rely on them and be confident enough in yourself to admit you can’t do it alone. In this episode Dalia Mogahed and Imam Magid explore the importance of community, companionship and commitment to the greater good over one’s own credit as they discuss the story of Musa (s) asking Allah for his brother Haroon’s (s) partnership in facing Pharoah.

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00:58:24

How to do Hard Things (TaHa 25-28) | Season 3, Episode 9

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2025/06/27

S3:E9“How to do Hard Things”TaHa 25-28Have you ever been afraid to speak even when you know you must? Have you ever been weighed down by self-doubt and constriction or overwhelmed by the task at hand? In this episode, Dalia Mogahed and Samia Mubarak @quranic_ocean do a deep dive into the famous “dua of Musa” where he (s) asks Allah for His aid when commanded to go confront Pharaoh. We explore what the dua teaches us about overcoming our own fears in order to do the hard things that make life

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01:08:52

How to Fortify Your Heart (TaHa 21-24) | Season 3,...

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2025/06/20

Season 3, Episode 8“How to Fortify Your Heart”TaHa 21-24How do we fortify our hearts when we have fear, self-doubt and a loss of direction? In this episode, Dalia Mogahed is in conversation with Ustatha Samia Mubarak*, founder of @QuranicOcean, where they delve into the meanings of the signs Allah shows Musa (s). This very special discussion about hope, hardship and the power of surrender is not one you want to miss. You will learn: 📖 How fear can be a means to draw nearer to Allah.📖 How Allah

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