How to Be Free (TaHa 70-72) | Season 3, Episode 20
"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 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.orgWe 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
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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.orgWe 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
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Fear Kills Freedom (TaHa 63-65) | Season 3, Episode 18
“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 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.orgWe 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
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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
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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://www.daliamogahed.com/podcast
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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