Quran Conversations

Quran Conversations
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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.

  1. 09/13/2025

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

    "How to Be Free” TaHa 70-72 Surat 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 liberate --- If you’re enjoying this podcast, please review it on your podcasting platform.  It helps more than you know.  @Quran.Conversations is sponsored by Fawakih, an online learning platform for Quranic Arabic which I myself use.  Start your journey in unlocking the language of the Quran.  Go to Fawakih.org We hope this podcast encourages your own reflective journey with the Quran. Make sure to stay until the end to hear this week’s reflection prompt.  For more spiritual insights, follow me on Instagram at @daliamogahed  Listen anywhere you get your podcasts including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. https://www.daliamogahed.com/podcast

    58 min

  2. 09/05/2025

    How to Respond to Fear with Authenticity and Action | Season 3, Episode 19

    “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 against the most skilled magicians in the land.   You will learn: 📖 Power dynamics in communication 📖 The importance of authenticity 📖 Connecting with the Divine through self-knowledge 📖 Facing fear and taking action 📖 How to speak the truth even when it feels like no one is listening  --- If you’re enjoying this podcast, please review it on your podcasting platform.  It helps more than you know.  @Quran.Conversations is sponsored by Fawakih, an online learning platform for Quranic Arabic which I myself use.  Start your journey in unlocking the language of the Quran.  Go to Fawakih.org We hope this podcast encourages your own reflective journey with the Quran. Make sure to stay until the end to hear this week’s reflection prompt.  For more spiritual insights, follow me on Instagram at @daliamogahed  Listen anywhere you get your podcasts including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. https://daliamogahed.com/podcast

    40 min

  3. 08/29/2025

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

    “Fear Kills Freedom” TaHa 63-65 In 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 #TimelessLessons You will learn: 📖 How tyrants control populations 📖 Defining Success: A Quranic Perspective 📖 Confidence in numbers vs. faith — If you’re enjoying this podcast, please review it on your podcasting platform.  It helps more than you know.  @Quran.Conversations is sponsored by Fawakih, an online learning platform for Quranic Arabic which I myself use.  Start your journey in unlocking the language of the Quran.  Go to Fawakih.org We hope this podcast encourages your own reflective journey with the Quran. Make sure to stay until the end to hear this week’s reflection prompt.  For more spiritual insights, follow me on Instagram at @daliamogahed  Listen anywhere you get your podcasts including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. https://www.daliamogahed.com/podcast

    33 min

  4. 08/22/2025

    Illusionists and Injustice: Why Every Tyrant Needs Magicians (TaHa: 57-62) | Season 3, Episode 17

    “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 learn:   📖  Why tyrants always invoke the national security argument 📖  The role of fear in tyranny 📖  Why every tyrant needs magicians 📖  Why every truth teller needs public transparency   ---   If you’re enjoying this podcast, please review it on yourpodcasting platform.  It helps more than you know.    @Quran.Conversations is sponsored by Fawakih, an onlinelearning platform for Quranic Arabic which I myself use.  Start your journey in unlocking the language of the Quran.  Go to Fawakih.org   We hope this podcast encourages your own reflective journeywith the Quran. Make sure to stay until the end to hear this week’s reflection prompt.    For more spiritual insights, follow me on Instagram at@daliamogahed    Listen anywhere you get your podcasts including ApplePodcasts, Spotify and YouTube. https://www.daliamogahed.com/podcast

    59 min

  5. 08/15/2025

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

    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 intellect? 📖 How to not fall for racist ideas. 📖 The link between physics and morality. --- If you’re enjoying this podcast, please review it on your podcasting platform.  It helps more than you know.  @Quran.Conversations is sponsored by Fawakih, an online learning platform for Quranic Arabic which I myself use.  Start your journey in unlocking the language of the Quran.  Go to Fawakih.org We hope this podcast encourages your own reflective journey with the Quran. Make sure to stay until the end to hear this week’s reflection prompt.  For more spiritual insights, follow me on Instagram at @daliamogahed  Listen anywhere you get your podcasts including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.

    57 min

  6. 08/08/2025

    When Lions Write History (TaHa 51-54) | Season 3, Episode 15

    “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 narratives 📖 The Divine relationship with nature 📖 The power of awe in human humility 📖 The real purpose of Intellect --- If you’re enjoying this podcast, please review it on your podcasting platform.  It helps more than you know.  @Quran.Conversations is sponsored by Fawakih, an online learning platform for Quranic Arabic which I myself use.  Start your journey in unlocking the language of the Quran.  Go to Fawakih.org We hope this podcast encourages your own reflective journey with the Quran. Make sure to stay until the end to hear this week’s reflection prompt.  For more spiritual insights, follow me on Instagram at @daliamogahed  Listen anywhere you get your podcasts including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.

    1h 6m

  7. 08/01/2025

    Speaking Truth to Tyranny (TaHa 47-50 ) | Season 3, Episode 14

    Speaking Truth to Tyranny TaHa 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 psychological resilience.  📖 The ways oppressors work to break you.  📖 Why we must speak the truth even when it feels like no one is listening. 📖 How to maintain solidarity in the face of a “divide and conquer” adversary.  --- If you’re enjoying this podcast, please review it on your podcasting platform.  It helps more than you know.  @Quran.Conversations is sponsored by Fawakih, an online learning platform for Quranic Arabic which I myself use.  Start your journey in unlocking the language of the Quran.  Go to Fawakih.org We hope this podcast encourages your own reflective journey with the Quran. Make sure to stay until the end to hear this week’s reflection prompt.  For more spiritual insights, follow me on Instagram at @daliamogahed  Listen anywhere you get your podcasts including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.

    57 min

  8. 07/25/2025

    Mission Possible: How to March Forward Even in Fear (TaHa 42-46) | Season 3, Episode 13

    Mission Possible: How to March Forward Even in Fear TaHa 42-46 What 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 learn:  📖 Our fuel for difficult confrontations 📖 What does gentleness in dawah really mean? 📖 Inspiring stories of compassion and forgiveness 📖 How to deal with fear of failure 📖 How “The Belly of the Whale” can be a sanctuary for reflection If you’re enjoying this podcast, please review it on your podcasting platform.  It helps more than you know.  @Quran.Conversations is sponsored by Fawakih, an online learning platform for Quranic Arabic which I myself use.  Start your journey in unlocking the language of the Quran.  Go to Fawakih.org We hope this podcast encourages your own reflective journey with the Quran. Make sure to stay until the end to hear this week’s reflection prompt.  For more spiritual insights, follow me on Instagram at @daliamogahed  Listen anywhere you get your podcasts including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.

    57 min
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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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  • Creator
    Quran Conversations
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
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