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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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 months ago
The Good News - Verses 7,8 and 9 of the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam)
Season 2 Episode 8
After speaking about his vulnerabilities and weakness, Zechariah/Zakariyya is given the "good news" of a child. The child is miracle, a gift from Go…
1 year, 8 months ago
Interreligious Studies - An Interview with Rachel Mikva
Season 2 Episode 7
One of the reason I have been drawn to the Islamic Mary or Maryam is the idea of a shared figure between various religious traditions and the interac…
1 year, 8 months ago
The Inheritance - Verse 5 & 6 in the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam)
Season 2 Episode 6
After describing his plight, Zechariah/Zakariyya moves to discussing his fears and asking God for a child. He seeks a heirwho will continue his prop…
1 year, 8 months ago