In society today, we are often told that being “free” means indulging our every impulse to its fullest.  We hear messages like “obey your thirst”, “just do it” and “YOLO”.  But is this indulgence of our drives actual freedom? In today’s episode we explore the themes of resistance, power and what it means to be truly free as we discuss how the minister’s wife responds to the womens’ reaction to Yusuf (as) and the prophet’s choice of prison over succumbing to their pressure.  (Versus 32 to 33) You will learn: The deeper meaning of “holding on to the rope of Allah” What happens in the brain when someone is “madly in love.” What is true dignity and what is true humiliation. How do we become truly free? --- 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/journey 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