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Quran Conversations
by 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.
Episodes
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S4 E24 (Season Finale): The Straight Path (TaHa 134-135) | Quran Conversations Season 4
What does it really mean to be guided? And after an entire Surah about fear, tyranny, mistakes, repentance, liberation and return, what does Allah leave us with at the very end?In the season 4 finale of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed is joined once again by her teacher, Imam Mohamed Magid, to...
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S4 E23: The Thief of Joy (TaHa 131-133) | Quran Conversations Season 4
What happens when we spend so much time looking at what others have that we lose sight of what Allah has already given us?In this episode of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed is joined by her teacher, Imam Mohamed Magid, to reflect on verses 131–133 of Surah TaHa.The conversation begins with...
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S4 E22: The Danger You Don’t Notice (TaHa 128-130) | Quran Conversations Season 4
What if the greatest warning signs in your life are the ones you've learned to ignore?In this episode of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed is joined once again by Imam Kebba Sallah to reflect on verses 128-130 of Surah TaHa.Allah asks a powerful question: Has it not become clear to them how many...
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S4 E21: The More You Return, the More It Gives (TaHa 127) | Quran Conversations Season 4
What does it actually mean to build a relationship with the Qur’an, beyond simply reading its words?In this episode of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed is joined by Dr. Hatim Yousef to reflect on how we can become true companions of the Qur’an, before turning to verse 127 of Surah TaHa and its...
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S4 E20: The Blindness We Don’t See (TaHa 124–126) | Quran Conversations Season 4
What if the greatest form of blindness isn't losing your sight—but losing your connection with Allah? In this episode of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed is joined by Imam Mohamed Magid to reflect on verses 124–126 of Surah TaHa. Allah warns that whoever turns away from His remembrance will...
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S4:E19 - When Your Mistake Becomes Your Turning Point (TaHa 121-124) | Quran Conversations Season 4
What if your greatest mistake became the very thing that brought you closer to Allah? In this episode of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed is joined by Imam Kebba Sallah to reflect on verses 121–123 of Surah TaHa. Imam Kebba Sallah was born and raised in the Washington D.C. area. He is the...
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S4 E18: The Garden You’re Looking For (TaHa 117–120) | Quran Conversations Season 4
What if the life you've been chasing was never meant to satisfy you?In this episode of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed is joined once again by Ustadha Samia Mubarak to reflect on verses 117–120 of Surah TaHa.As Allah warns Adam about Shaytan's deception, these verses reveal a timeless truth...
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S4 E17: The Difference Between Adam and Iblis (TaHa 115-116) | Quran Conversations Season 4
Why do some mistakes bring us closer to Allah, while others pull us further away? In this episode of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed is joined by Dr. Hatim Yousef—Islamic scholar, linguist, Qur'an teacher, and translator—for a reflection on verses 115-116 of Surah TaHa. Drawing on his…
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S4 E16: The Small Deeds That Save You (TaHa 113-114) | Quran Conversations Season 4
How much is enough to earn Allah's pleasure? And could the smallest act of sincerity outweigh a lifetime of mistakes? In this episode of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed and Sheikh Mohammed Magid reflect on verses 113-114 of Surah TaHa, where Allah reassures the believers that no righteous deed...
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S4:E15 - The Good Deed You Thought Didn’t Matter (TaHa 112–113) | Quran Conversations Season 4
Can one sincere act change your entire standing before Allah? In this episode of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed is joined by Imam Mohamed Magid to reflect on verses 112–113 of Surah TaHa. After discussing accountability and the consequences of wrongdoing, these verses shift our attention to...
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S4 E14: The Weight of What We Carry (TaHa 110–111) | Quran Conversations Season 4
What if the thing you're trying hardest to hide is already completely known to Allah? In this episode of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed is joined by Imam Muhammad Magid to reflect on verses 110–111 of Surah TaHa.These verses shift our attention to two profound realities: Allah’s infinite...
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S4 E13: The Day No One Can Ignore the Call (TaHa 108–109) | | Quran Conversations
What happens when every illusion of power disappears?In this episode of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed is joined by her teacher, Imam Muhammad Magid, for a reflection on verses 108–109 of Surah TaHa.These verses continue the Qur’an’s powerful depiction of the Day of Judgment—a day when every...
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S4 E12: When Truth Demands Surrender (TaHa 105) | | Quran Conversations
Why do some hearts surrender to the truth while others resist it, even when they recognise it? In this episode of Quran Conversations, we are joined by Ustadh Fahd Yasin. Ustadh Fahd Yasin has been studying Quranic/Classical Arabic for the past decade. He has received ijazas (certifications) in...
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S4 E11: The Moment You Realise You Were Wrong (TaHa 102–104) | Quran Conversations
What happens when everything you ignored becomes impossible to deny?In this episode of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed is joined by Talha Ghannam. Talha is a Mathematics and Economics graduate, Islamic scholar, entrepreneur and community activist. He studied under leading scholars in the UK,...
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S4 E10: The Cost of Ignoring the Truth (TaHa 99–101) | Quran Conversations
What is the Qur’an really asking from you, and what happens when you turn away from it? In this episode of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed and Mohammed Magid reflect on verses 99–101 of Surah TaHa. A moment where the story pauses, and the Qur’an speaks directly to you. After the powerful...
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S4 E9: The Idol You Didn’t Realise You Were Worshipping (TaHa 97–98) | Quran Conversations
What does it take to truly break free from false idols—whether they are people, ideas, or desires?In this episode of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed and Mohammed Magid reflect on verses 97–98 of Surah TaHa. A powerful turning point where Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) confronts As-Samiri and...
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S4 E8: Guarding Unity in Times of Crisis (TaHa 94-96) | Quran Conversations
What happens when two righteous leaders respond differently to the same crisis? In this episode of Qur’an Conversations, Dalia Mogahed and Sheikh Mohammed Majed reflect on Ayah 94 of Surah TaHa—a powerful moment where Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) confronts his brother Harun after the people...
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S4 E7: Disagreeing with Compassion (TaHa 89-93) | Quran Conversations
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...
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S4 E6: The Test After Liberation (TaHa 86-88) | Quran Conversations
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...
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S4 E5: Wait for the People (TaHa 83–84) | Quran Conversations
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...
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S4 E4: The Way Back to Allah is Never Closed (TaHa 81–82) | Quran Conversations
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...
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S4:E3 No Little People (TaHa 79-81) | Quran Conversations
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…
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S4 E2: Unlocking the Treasures of Tazkiya (TaHa 75-76) | Quran Conversations
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...
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S4 E1: If You’re Afraid, Listen to This (TaHa 73-75) | Quran Conversations
Have 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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Making Meaning (Taha 40-41) | Season 3, Episode 12
Making Meaning TaHa 40-41 David 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...
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The Gifts God Gives (TaHa 37-40) | Season 3, Episode 11
Season 3, Episode 11 The Gifts God Gives TaHa 38-40 Our 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…
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Finding the Right Partner to Pursue Your Purpose (TaHa 29-37) | Season 3, Episode 10
Season 3, Episode 10 “Finding the Right Partner to Pursue Your Purpose” TaHa 29-37 Asking 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...
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How to do Hard Things (TaHa 25-28) | Season 3, Episode 9
S3:E9 “How to do Hard Things” TaHa 25-28 Have 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…
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How to Fortify Your Heart (TaHa 21-24) | Season 3, Episode 8
Season 3, Episode 8 “How to Fortify Your Heart” TaHa 21-24 How 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...
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Letting Go: The Path to Miracles (Taha 20:17-20) | Season 3, Episode 7
Season 3: Episode 7 “Letting Go: The Path to Miracles” TaHa: 17-20 What 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...
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How to hear the voice of God in your life (TaHa: 15-16) | Season 3: Episode 6
Season 3: Episode 6 “How to hear the voice of God in your life” TaHa: 15-16 The 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...
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The Purpose of Life (Taha 14) | | Season 3, Episode 5
Season 3: Episode 5 “The Purpose of Life” TaHa: 14 What 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...
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When We Hear the Voice of God (TaHa 9-14) | Season 3, Episode 4
Season 3: Episode 4 “When We Hear the Voice of God” TaHa: 9-14 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...
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On God’s Power and Proximity (Taha 5-8) | Season 3, Episode 3
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…
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The Quran as a Source of Healing not Hardship (TaHa:2-4) | Season 3, Episode 2
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...
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The Surah that Melted Omar’s Heart (Taha 20: 1-2) | Season 3, Episode 1
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...
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The Story Behind this Podcast: End Notes Bonus | Season 2, Episode 9
In this bonus episode, Dalia Mogahed shares her inspiration for creating this podcast, as well as her journey of healing through the study of Surah Yusuf. She discusses the main lessons from the Surah as a bookend and prequel all in one. You will learn: 📖 How our family of origin shapes our...
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The Story of Yusuf: Lessons of Hope and Mercy (12:108-111) | Season 2, Episode 8
In this culminating episode on Surat Yusuf, Imam Magid and Dalia Mogahed discuss the final ayas of the surah and draw out the overarching themes and lessons of this epic story. You will learn: 📖 The power of clarity in dawa 📖 How dawa is a means to deepen one’s own faith 📖 How to never give up...
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Modern Day Paganism (12:105-107) | Season 2, Episode 7
When was the last time you stopped to admire a tree or flower in awe, or watched the sun rise and reflected on Allah’s mercy? In this episode, Dalia Mogahed and Imam Mohamed Magid explore the themes of vulnerability before God, making God the center of life’s orbit and balancing Trust in Him and...
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Never Trade Authenticity for Acceptance (12:101-104) | Season 2, Episode 6
Educating others about Islam can be one of the mostrewarding acts of worship we can engage in. But how do we approach itwith courage and confidence rather than compromise and people-pleasing? In this episode, Dalia Mogahed and ImamMagid delve explore how Surat Yusuf teaches us about dawah...
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Full Circle (12:99-12:100) | Season 2, Episode 5
How do you tell the story of your life? Are you the victim of circumstances, the self reliant survivor, or the receiver of God’s infinite bounty in different forms? In this emotional episode we discuss the culmination of the story of Yusuf (s) when he reunites with his father and embraces him…
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When Your Character is Your Cloak (12:93-98) | Season 2, Episode 4
When’s the last time you heard some good news? How did it feel to receive it? And were you ever in a situation where everyone around you doubted you, but you stayed certain of your viewpoint? Were you proved right in the end? In this episode, we open a conversation about the moment when the shirt...
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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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