The Islamic Mary
A podcast about Maryam in the Qur'an, Islamic tradition, and Christian-Muslim relations. It is a journey into my forthcoming book on the Islamic Mary and my interest in Biblical and Qur'anic figures.
Episodes
12 episodes since 2024
Recap of the Verses in the Chapter of the Family of Imran (Surat al-Ali 'Imran)
I recap the verses on Maryam in the Chapter of the Family of Imran (Surat al-Ali 'Imran) and argue that Maryam has a story of her own, with a birth, upbringing, miracles and spiritual teachings. The Qur'an is explicit that even though rea...
September 12, 2024
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Episode 12
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17:17
Reflections from Speaking at the Catholic Biblical Association Conference
I share my experiences speaking at the Catholic Biblical Association Conference, specifically an opening panel promoting the use of the Qur'an in the Biblical classroom. I share my thoughts on Catholicism and Islam, highlight some of the ...
September 05, 2024
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Episode 11
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18:36
Interview with Asma Afsaruddin, Editor of the Oxford Handbook on Islam and Women
Join me for this interview with Asma Afsaruddin, professor of Islamic Studies at Indiana University, Bloomington. When writing my forthcoming book the Isl...
August 29, 2024
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Episode 10
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50:56
Maryam and Divine Questioning
Once Maryam is told that she will give birth to Jesus/'Isa, she asks a question: "How can this be?" Her question is part of a Qur'anic theme where righteous figures, such as Abraham/Ibrahim, seek to understand the divine within the contex...
August 22, 2024
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Episode 9
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16:12
Discussion with the Editor at Fortress Press
I spoke to my editor and my book the Islamic Mary should come out in Fall 2025! In this episode, I share my discussion with the publisher, read an excerpt from the epilogue and discuss how Maryam has been a guide to me in my rese...
August 15, 2024
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Episode 8
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17:41
Maryam and Jesus
After Maryam's birth and miracles, the Qur'an finally speaks about the birth of Jesus/'Isa. Jesus/'Isa is considered to be a "glad tiding" and blessing and his birth parallels with that of John/Yahya. The Qur'an makes an explicit co...
August 08, 2024
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Episode 7
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16:53
Maryam and Intimacy
I speak about how the Qur'an speaks directly to Maryam as well as other Qur'anic women and addresses their hopes, aspirations and fears. The direct communication leads to the discussion of the importance of intimacy within our various rel...
August 01, 2024
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Episode 6
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16:11
Reflection on the Building Bridges Seminar
I speak about my experience at the Building Bridges Seminar, a special initiative on Christian-Muslim relations. I share how the Seminar focuses on relationships, scripture and tradition and could potentially create new global projects, s...
July 25, 2024
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Episode 5
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17:27
Maryam as Teacher
Maryam is not only a daughter and mother but also a teacher. In the Qur'an, she teaches Zechariah/Zakariyya a lesson about spirituality which leads to an epiphany and his own prayer for children. Maryam's model as a teacher inspires...
July 18, 2024
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Episode 4
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16:28
Maryam as Model
I discuss how the Qur'an presents Maryam as a model, not just for women and the wives of the Prophet Muhammad but for men as well. She also plays an important role in discussions regarding gender egalitarianism in the Qur'an.
July 11, 2024
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Episode 3
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15:33