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 to an epiphany and his own prayer for children. Maryam's model as a teacher inspires mystical and Sufi figures throughout history to teach about spirituality and to become closer to God. This podcast is…

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 important role in discussions regarding gender egalitarianism in the Qur'an. Visit my website to learn more about my bio, research, and blogs. Join my listserve to be updated about my research, speakin…

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 daughter, how she has an origin story of her own, and develops as a character. Visit my website to learn more about my bio, research, and blogs. Join my listserve to be updated about my research, speaking a…

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. Visit my website to learn more about my bio, research, and blogs. Join my listserve to be updated about my research, speaking and publications, especially my forthcoming book on the Islamic Mary. Thanks …