Is it ever OK to deceive? What would it feel like to get someone who wronged us to acknowledge their harm? What is the first priority when supporting a victim of abuse? In this episode (20) of Quran Conversations, Imam Muhammad Majid and I delve further into the story of Prophet Yusuf, focusing on the themes of deception, justice, and forgiveness. We explore Yusuf's strategic actions to keep his brother with him, the implications of the royal cup's theft, and the brothers' defensive responses. Our conversation explores themes of safety, authority. (12:70-79) You will learn: 📖How defensive responses can reveal deeper truths about one's actions. 📖Why forgiveness requires wrongdoers to acknowledge past mistakes. 📖The first order of business when supporting a victim of abuse. 📖How Egypt transformed from a nation where the Children of Israel were in places of authority to where they were enslaved.  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