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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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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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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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01:01:53

Letting Go: The Path to Miracles (Taha 20:17-20) |...

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2025/06/13

Season 3: Episode 7“Letting Go: The Path to Miracles”TaHa: 17-20What do you rely on to get through the day? Your car, phone or even your morning cup of coffee are things you may lean on to manage your life. What if you were told to cast all that aside? In this episode, Dalia Mogahed and Hajj Hisham Mahmoud explore the spiritual meaning of the staff of Moses (s) and how we all have the tendency to lean too far on our means, yet only have to “let go and let God” to see Allah’s miracles manifest in

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00:58:15

How to hear the voice of God in your life (TaHa:...

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2025/06/06

Season 3: Episode 6“How to hear the voice of God in your life”TaHa: 15-16The world is not fair. If this wasn’t obvious before, the past two years have laid bare the injustice of the current world order. How do we cope with seeing so much cruelty without accountability? How can we keep working for a just and compassionate world when it feels so futile to try. In this episode, Imam Magid and Dalia Mogahed discuss the profound purpose of Divine accountability and the need we all have for a Day of

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01:04:21

The Purpose of Life (Taha 14) | | Season 3, Episode 5

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2025/05/29

Season 3: Episode 5“The Purpose of Life” TaHa: 14What is our purpose for existence? How has our Creator facilitated realizing this purpose? In this conversation, Dalia Mogahed and Imam Magid explore the profound concept of worship in Islam, emphasizing that worship (Ubudiyyah) transcends mere rituals and is central to the purpose of human existence. You will learn: 📖The essence of ubudiyyah (servitude to God).📖The transformative power of salah📖How liberation is through servitude to God

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01:04:33

When We Hear the Voice of God TaHa (9-14) | Season 3,...

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2025/05/22

Sometimes we can only see the light of God when things seem dark. Sometimes we only hear His guidance when we feel lost. Sometimes the warmth of His nearness is only sought when life feels cold. In this episode’s rich discussion, Imam Magid and Dalia Mogahed delve into the story of Musa (s) journey to speaking to God at the burning bush, and the lessons therein. You will learn:📖 Musa's leadership lessons📖 The Blessing of being chosen to believe.📖 Linguistic Nuances in Divine Address📖 The

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00:50:56

On God’s Power and Proximity (Taha 5-8) | Season 3,...

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2025/05/16

Inshirah is an Arabic word meaning “expansion.” In this spiritually invigorating episode, Imam Magid and Dalia Mogahed discuss the ways Surat Taha expands the believing heart when read because it shines light on both Divine power and might as well as Divine proximity and mercy. Season 3: Episode 3“On God’s Power and Proximity” TaHa: 5-8You will learn:📖 The relationship between mercy and revelation.📖The concept of ownership in Islam📖The unique concept of God in Islam.📖How to steady your nerves

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00:47:15

The Quran as a Source of Healing not Hardship...

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2025/05/09

Have you ever felt like being a Muslim is to swim againstthe norm? Like you're the odd person out at work, school and in how you see the world? In this episode Imam Magid and Dalia Mogahed discuss how the Quranis a source of healing not hardship. Season 3: Episode 2“The Quran as a Source of Healing not Hardship” TaHa:2-4 You will learn: 📖What makes the Quran’s method of revelation uniqueamong sacred books. 📖Why the Quran is called a ‘reminder’. 📖The impact of not following the guidance of

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The Surah that Melted Omar’s Heart (Taha 20: 1-2) |...

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2025/05/02

Has reading an ayah in the Quran ever stopped you dead in your tracks as if it were talking directly to you? In the first episode of season 3, Imam Magid and Dalia Mogahed are joined by Hajj Hisham Mahmoud* to discuss the opening of Surat Taha and the heart it transformed from enemy to intimate companion and eventually Commander of the Faithful in eight short verses. S3:E1: The Surah that Melted Omar’s Heart (Taha 20: 1-2)You will learn:📖 How the revelation of Surah Al-Taha marked a turning point

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