The Islamic Mary
by Younus Y. Mirza
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You Were Not There Part II - The Story of Moses/Musa
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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.
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- You Were Not There Part II - The Story of Moses/Musa · 19 minModern Qur'anic Studies often focuses on "echos" or phrases that connect particular stories, figures and prophets. In this episode, I look at the phrase "you were not there" and…
- Reflections on 25 years after 9-11 - an Interview with Jordan Denari Duffner · 33 min9-11 had a tremendous impact on my life and career, as I was a sophomore in college, and it led me to a life of researching, teaching and understanding. I recently read the…
- The Chapter of Constellations and the Christians of Najran (throwback) · 18 minIn 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…
- The Faith of Muslim Political Prisoners - An Interview with Walaa Quisay (Throwback) · 1 h 3 minIn 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 "When…
- You Were Not There - Echos Between Biblical and Qur'anic Figures · 20 minModern Qur'anic Studies often focuses on "echos" or phrases that connect particular stories, figures and prophets. In this episode, I look at the phrase "you were not there" and…
- Solomon and the Ant (Throwback) · 18 minOne of the most fascinating stories in the Qur'an is the Story of Solomon/Sulyaman and the ant. An ant see Solomon/Sulyman's army approaching and warns her tribe to take shelter…
- Reflecting on the 25th Year Anniversary of 9/11 · 17 minThis month marks the 25 year anniversary of 9/11, an event that had a profound impact on global politics, religion and relations. I reflect on the anniversary and its impact on…
- Can the Story of Joseph Be Made Into a Play? · 19 minAs I write the second edition of my book "The Bible and the Qur'an: Biblical Figures in the Islamic Tradition", I came across an article by Shawkat Toorawa which tries to turn…
- Maryam as Model (Throwback) · 16 minI 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…
- Zechariah - The Caretaker Prophet · 17 minIn this episode, I do a deep dive into the Stories of the Prophets literature on Zechariah/Zakariyya. The commentators focus on his Qur'anic prayer, birth of his son John/Yahya…
- Maryam and Intimacy (Throwback) · 16 minI 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…
- On the Passing of John Esposito · 19 minI reflect on the Passing on John Esposito, who was a scholar, academic, friend and mentor. I met him when I was an undergraduate at Georgetown University, and kept in touch with…
- The Opening - Verse 1 of the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam) (Throwback) · 17 minThe 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…
- Emotions In Islam - An Interview with Paul Heck · 58 minAs I look closely at Qur'anic figures, I am struck in how they speak about their emotions. They are open about their fears, upfront about their sadness and share their joy and…
- Interview with Asma Afsaruddin, Editor of the Oxford Handbook on Islam and Women (Throwback) · 51 minJoin 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 Islamic Mary, I had the…
- Joseph's Dream Between the Qur'an and Bible · 15 minAs 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…
- Zulaykha - Seducing Joseph and the Repentance (Throwback) · 19 minZulaykha 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…
- Islamic Mary Book Panel in Bosnia · 20 minIn my recent trip to Sarajevo, I was honored to be part of a panel of Christian and Muslim scholars who discussed the new translation of my book “The Islamic Mary” into Bosnian…
- Islamic Mary Book Talk at George Mason University (Throwback) · 53 minI got the opportunity to do a book talk at the AbuSulayman Center at George Mason University. The Center focuses on Global Islamic Studies and is a leader in digital Islamic…
- David and Bathsheba (Throwback) · 17 minDavid/Dawud is represented in the Islamic tradition as a righteous ruler who combines worship and kingship, piety and authority. One story that emerges in the Biblical and…
