The Islamic Mary
A podcast about Maryam in the Qur'an, Islamic tradition, and Christian-Muslim relations. It is a journey into my book on the Islamic Mary and my interest in Biblical and Qur'anic figures and Islam and Interreligious Studies.
The Islamic Mary
Latest Episodes
The Opening - Verse 1 of the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam) (Throwback)
The Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam) is unique with a special rhyme scheme, opening letters and emphasis on love and mercy. I speak about its context, relationship with other Qur'anic chapters and what makes it distinct. See our libra...
Emotions In Islam - An Interview with Paul Heck
As I look closely at Qur'anic figures, I am struck in how they speak about their emotions. They are open about sharing their fears, upfront about their sadness and share their joy and grief. This led me to the work of
Interview with Asma Afsaruddin, Editor of the Oxford Handbook on Islam and Women (Throwback)
Join me for this throwback interview with Asma Afsaruddin, which was one of our most popular episodes of the podcast. When writing my forthcoming book the...
Joseph's Dream Between the Qur'an and Bible
As I work on the second edition of my book The Bible and Qur'an: Biblical Figures in the Islamic Tradition, I am look at new sources, from modern scholarship to medieval chronicles. In this episode, I speak about how medieval scholars pic...
Zulaykha - Seducing Joseph and the Repentance (Throwback)
Zulaykha is often seen in the Islamic tradition as a temptress and someone who tries to seduce the prophet Joseph/Yusuf. However, minority readings focus on her repentance and how she eventually speaks the truth and seeks the mercy and fo...