# Day 245- Musa’s Courage: Staying Grounded When Truth Is Mocked | Shu'ara 1-29

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Podcast: [Quran in a Year+ (with Imam Saif Morad)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/quran-in-a-year-with-imam-saif-morad-7472300)
Published: 2026-05-03T09:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1110

## Resource

In this episode, we reflect on the opening verses of Surah Ash-Shuʿarāʾ and the deep pain of seeing people turn away from the truth. Allah consoles the Prophet ﷺ, reminding him not to destroy himself over the disbelief of others, while also showing how rejection can gradually move from ignoring the reminder, to denying it, to mocking it. We then enter the story of Musa, where truth stands before power. Through Musa’s fear, his request for support, Pharaoh’s manipulation, and the accusation of insanity, we learn how to stay grounded when facing rejection, fear, mockery, and pressure. This episode is a reminder to carry truth with courage, mercy, clarity, and reliance upon Allah. Support Quran in a year podcast- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://donate.raleighmasjid.org/quraninayear

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