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Back to SearchThe Question - Verse 20 of the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam)
Season 2 Episode 18
When Maryam hears the news that she will have a child, she immediately asks a question: "How can I have a child when no man has touched me and I have…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Gift - Verse 19 of the Chapter of Maryam (Surat Maryam)
Season 2 Episode 17
After Maryam is initially scared of Gabriel/Jibril, he responds and explains that he is a divine messenger and that he is there to bestow upon her a …
1 year, 4 months ago
The Refuge - Verse 18 in the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam)
Season 2 Episode 16
When the Angel first approaches Maryam, she is afraid and seeks refuge. This is similar to how other Qur'anic and Biblical figures, such as Abraham/…
1 year, 4 months ago
Top 5 Podcasts of 2024
Season 2 Episode 15
I speak about the Top 5 Podcasts of 2024. They were a mix of individual session and interviews that all speak about topics related to the Islamic Ma…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Angel - Verse 17 in the Chapter of Maryam (Surat Maryam)
Season 2 Episode 14
After Maryam withdraws from her family and is in a state of seclusion, an angel appears in the form of a man. Angels frequently appear in the Islami…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Withdrawal - Verse 16 of the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam)
Season 2 Episode 13
We have finally reached the section of Maryam! I speak about how the Qur'an introduces Maryam, connecting her with other Biblical and Qur'anic figur…
1 year, 5 months ago
Life and Death - Verses 12-15 of the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam)
Season 2 Episode 12
While silence and speech are major themes in Surat Maryam, so are life and death. After Zechariah/Zakariyya's impassioned plea, the divine voice int…
1 year, 5 months ago
Redeeming Zachariah - An Interview with Maria Barga
Season 2 Episode 11
In the Chapter of Mary (Maryam), Zechariah/Zakariyya foreshadows the coming of Maryam. I sit down with Maria Barga to discuss her article "Redeeming…
1 year, 5 months ago
Silence and Speech - Verses 10 & 11 in the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam)
Season 2 Episode 10
When Zechariah/Zakariyya is granted his wish of having a child, he asks for a sign and that sign is to be silent. I speak in this episode on how the…
1 year, 5 months ago
Reflection on the American Academy of Religion Conference 2024
Season 2 Episode 9
I just came back from San Diego where I attended the American Academy of Religion (AAR) conference! I speak about the mission and vision of the AAR …
1 year, 6 months ago