Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSister of Aaron - Verse 28 of the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam)
As part of the slander against Maryam, her people reference her family. They say that she comes from a noble lineage and her father was a decent man…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
The Slander - Verse 27 of the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam)
After Maryam has her child Jesus/'Isa, she has to return to her people and face their judgement and criticism. Maryam "carries" her child which echo…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
One God and Two Religions - An Interview with Amir Hussain
When I was writing The Islamic Mary, I became further interested in the field of Christian and Muslim dialogue and its relevancy today and in the fut…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
The Vow of Silence - Verse 26 of the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam)
Season 2 Episode 22
After Maryam is told to eat, drink and be glad, she told to take a vow of silence and not speak to anyone for an entire day. The second half of vers…
1 year ago
Top 5 Podcasts of 2024 (Throwback)
As we are six months into 2025, we revisit the top 5 podcasts of 2024. The Islamic Mary podcast now has over 50 episodes and a library of different …
1 year ago
Eat, Drink and Be Glad - Verse 26 of the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam)
Season 2
After Maryam shakes the palm tree, she is told "to eat, drink, and be glad". This phrase connects her with other Qur'anic mothers, such as the mothe…
1 year ago
A Devotional Qur'an - An Interview with Shawkat Toorawa
When I started writing my book The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries, I was drawn to the Qur'anic chapter of Mary or Surat Maryam. As I sta…
1 year ago
Shake the Palm Tree - Verse 25 of the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam)
After Maryam calls out in pain and anguish, a voice calls telling her to shake a palm tree and ripe dates will fall upon her. This is similar to oth…
1 year, 1 month ago
My Response - 2025 ICJS Silber-Obrecht Lecture Number 3
Season 2
Happy to share the third and final installment of the 2025 ICJS Silber-Obrecht Lectures where I respond to Rachel S. Mikva's lecture "What Does it Me…
1 year, 1 month ago
2025 ICJS Silber-Obrecht Lecture Number 2
Season 2
Happy to share the second of the 2025 ICJS Silber-Obrecht Lectures where Rachel S. Mikva discusses "What Does it Mean to Be Human?" She touches on is…
1 year, 1 month ago