In the Chapter of Constellations (Surat al-Buruj), there is a debate on who it refers to: the Christians of Najran, the Disbelievers in the Hellfire or the Biblical story in Daniel.  I go through

In this podcast, we go back into time and share the first podcast of the show.  I discuss why I am starting the Islamic Mary podcast, my personal connection to the topic and the potential that Maryam provides.  

When we think of fathers, the stereotypical image of somebody who is stern, domineering and even coercive may come up.  In the stereotypical image of Islam, fathers are simply breadwinners and maintainers and arrange their daughters into u...

Muslims around the world are celebrating "Eid", in particular "the Eid of the Breaking of the Fast".  I examine how the word "Eid" is used in the Qur'an, particularly in the words of Jesus/'Isa.  Based on the request of his Disciples,...

In many Biblical and Qur'anic stories, the protagonist isolates themselves and, at times, even go to prison.  In this interview, I chat with Walaa' Qusaiy about her new book