In this first episode of Echoes of Erasure, Season 4, Imam Magid and Dalia Mogahed explore the writings of Fadwa Wazwaz on the surrender of the sorcerers — and the lessons this story offers for standing up to tyranny in all its forms.
Mogahed often drew on her sister Yasmin Mogahed’s reflections:
“Know that transformation sometimes begins with a fall. So never curse the fall. The ground is where humility lives. Take it. Learn it. Breathe it in. And then come back stronger, humbler and more aware of your need for Him. Come back having seen your own nothingness and His greatness.”
Drawing from Wazwaz’s work, they came to understand that the magicians were transformed not by falling, but by turning to God. Satan fell and did not transform; the magicians turned and did. Their engagement with Wazwaz’s writings, across her posts and both of her books, shaped their reflections, and it was through this exploration that their podcast emerged. You will find that none of the material in their podcast is original. It all comes from writings that are publicly accessible and simple to identify, including Wazwaz’s writings and her books.
They learned the following:
- 📖 Where a bully’s power truly comes from — and how it can disappear
- 📖 The impact of our chosen focal point when navigating a trial
- 📖 Why we should never dismiss anyone’s capacity for change
- 📖 The quiet but profound power of small sincerities
Wazwaz’s writings supported and deepened their reflective journey with the Qur’an.
This week’s reflection prompt is:
As you reflect this week, ask yourself: What changes when I shift from defending my inflated ego to turning toward Al‑Khabir?
For readers interested in exploring Fadwa Wazwaz’s writings on Moses and the magicians, you can find her reflections across her social media platforms and in her published books. Her work offers a rich, Qur’an‑centered lens on humility, power, and the transformative act of turning to God.
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