Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMaryam and Divine Questioning
Season 1 Episode 9
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 r…
1 year, 11 months ago
Discussion with the Editor at Fortress Press
Season 1 Episode 8
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 e…
1 year, 11 months ago
Maryam and Jesus
Season 1 Episode 7
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 bless…
1 year, 11 months ago
Maryam and Intimacy
Season 1 Episode 6
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 …
1 year, 11 months ago
Reflection on the Building Bridges Seminar
Season 1 Episode 5
I speak about my experience at the Building Bridges Seminar, a special initiative on Christian-Muslim relations. I share how the Seminar focuses on …
1 year, 11 months ago
Maryam as Teacher
Season 1 Episode 4
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 …
2 years ago
Maryam as Model
Season 1 Episode 3
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…
2 years ago
Maryam as Daughter
Season 1 Episode 2
Maryam is frequently seen as a side figure to Jesus/'Isa and presented only as a mother. In this podcast, I speak about the idea of Maryam as a daug…
2 years ago
Why I am Starting this Podcast?
Season 1 Episode 1
In this podcast, I discuss why I am starting the Islamic Mary podcast, my personal connection to the topic and the potential that Maryam provides.
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2 years, 1 month ago