The Islamic Mary

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The Faith of Muslim Political Prisoners - An...

The Islamic Mary ·

2026/10/08

In many Biblical and Qur'anic stories, the protagonist isolates themselves and, at times, even go to prison. In this interview, I chat with Walaa' Qusaiy about her new book "When Only God Can See: The Faith of Muslim Political Prisoners". Walaa' discusses how faith and spirituality of Muslim prisoners merge with that of prophetic ones, and how they find inspiration and hope in their stories. The prison experience is pervasive in Muslim society and Islamic scholarship ...

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19:40

You Were Not There - Echos Between Biblical and...

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2026/10/01

Modern Qur'anic Studies often focuses on "echos" or phrases that connect particular stories, figures and prophets. In this episode, I look at the phrase "you were not there" and how it connects certain Biblical and Qur'anic figures and how it emphasizes certain parts of the stories. Specifically, it emphasizes the plotting against Joseph/Yusuf and the caretaking of Mary/Maryam. Send me a text regarding your feedback, comments and questions Subscribe to the Islamic Mary...

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17:40

Solomon and the Ant (Throwback)

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2026/09/24

One of the most fascinating stories in the Qur'an is the Story of Solomon/Sulyaman and the ant. An ant see Solomon/Sulyman's army approaching and warns her tribe to take shelter to protect themselves. Solomon/Sulayman hears the ants cry which leads him to pray for God to make him grateful and live a righteous life. The story speaks to the idea of humility, gratitude and conservation. Send me a text regarding your feedback, comments and questions Subscribe to the Islamic Mary...

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17:15

Reflecting on the 25th Year Anniversary of 9/11

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2026/09/17

This month marks the 25 year anniversary of 9/11, an event that had a profound impact on global politics, religion and relations. I reflect on the anniversary and its impact on me and my career as well as go over a pew poll regarding Americans perceptions of Islam. Send me a text regarding your feedback, comments and questions Subscribe to the Islamic Mary podcast which is available on the major podcast streaming services, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Order m...

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18:40

Can the Story of Joseph Be Made Into a Play?

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2026/09/10

As I write the second edition of my book "The Bible and the Qur'an: Biblical Figures in the Islamic Tradition", I came across an article by Shawkat Toorawa which tries to turn the story of Joseph/Yusuf into a play. I discuss the article, the challenges of depicting prophets and read some of the play. Send me a text regarding your feedback, comments and questions Subscribe to the Islamic Mary podcast which is available on the major podcast streaming services, such as Apple Po...

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15:33

Maryam as Model (Throwback)

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2026/09/03

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. Send me a text regarding your feedback, comments and questions Subscribe to the Islamic Mary podcast which is available on the major podcast streaming services, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Order my new book The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Cent...

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16:57

Zechariah - The Caretaker Prophet

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2026/08/27

In this episode, I do a deep dive into the Stories of the Prophets literature on Zechariah/Zakariyya. The commentators focus on his Qur'anic prayer, birth of his son John/Yahya and caretaking of Mary/Maryam. Along the way, he expresses his vulnerabilities and fears and learns from Mary/Maryam Send me a text regarding your feedback, comments and questions Subscribe to the Islamic Mary podcast which is available on the major podcast streaming services, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotif...

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16:11

Maryam and Intimacy (Throwback)

The Islamic Mary ·

2026/08/20

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 communication leads to the discussion of the importance of intimacy within our various relationships. Send me a text regarding your feedback, comments and questions Subscribe to the Islamic Mary podcast which is available on the major podcast streaming services, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Order my new book The ...

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18:30

On the Passing of John Esposito

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2026/08/13

I reflect on the Passing on John Esposito, who was a scholar, academic, friend and mentor. I met him when I was an undergraduate at Georgetown University, and kept in touch with him through graduate school and when I started my professional career. I discuss what made him so unique and why he embodied so many of the values that I hope to as a scholar and teacher. Send me a text regarding your feedback, comments and questions Subscribe to the Islamic Mary podcast which ...

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17:11

The Opening - Verse 1 of the Chapter of Mary (Surat...

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2026/08/06

The Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam) is unique with a special rhyme scheme, opening letters and emphasis on love and mercy. I speak about its context, relationship with other Qur'anic chapters and what makes it distinct. See our library for a commentary of the entire chapter. Send me a text regarding your feedback, comments and questions Subscribe to the Islamic Mary podcast which is available on the major podcast streaming services, such as Apple Podcasts, Spoti...

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57:31

Emotions In Islam - An Interview with Paul Heck

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2026/07/30

As I look closely at Qur'anic figures, I am struck in how they speak about their emotions. They are open about sharing their fears, upfront about their sadness and share their joy and grief. This led me to the work of Paul Heck on "Emotions In Islam" where details how Muslims have thought about emotions throughout their history. I speak with Paul about his spiritual biography, how he became interested in the topic and how emotions is connected to the ultimate goal of becomin...

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50:56

Interview with Asma Afsaruddin, Editor of the Oxford...

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2026/07/23

Join me for this throwback interview with Asma Afsaruddin, which was one of our most popular episodes of the podcast. When writing my forthcoming book the Islamic Mary, I had the opportunity to engage her edited volume The Oxford Handbook on Islam and Women, in particular her article "Modern Rereadings of the Qur'an through a Gendered Lens". I discuss with her how she compiled the articles, her views on Qur'an and women and the implications of her work on the modern world. &...

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15:20

Joseph's Dream Between the Qur'an and Bible

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2026/07/16

As I work on the second edition of my book The Bible and Qur'an: Biblical Figures in the Islamic Tradition, I am look at new sources, from modern scholarship to medieval chronicles. In this episode, I speak about how medieval scholars picked up on the fact that Qur'anic Joseph tells his dream only to his father Jacob/Yaqub which sets up a special relationship between them that climaxes at the end. Send me a text regarding your feedback, comments and questions Subscrib...

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19:00

Zulaykha - Seducing Joseph and the Repentance...

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2026/07/09

Zulaykha is often seen in the Islamic tradition as a temptress and someone who tries to seduce the prophet Joseph/Yusuf. However, minority readings focus on her repentance and how she eventually speaks the truth and seeks the mercy and forgiveness of God. Send me a text regarding your feedback, comments and questions Subscribe to the Islamic Mary podcast which is available on the major podcast streaming services, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Order my new book The Islamic...

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20:27

Islamic Mary Book Panel in Bosnia

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2026/07/02

In my recent trip to Sarajevo, I was honored to be part of a panel of Christian and Muslim scholars who discussed the new translation of my book “The Islamic Mary” into Bosnian. Various scholars discussed the book, what they found relevant in it, and how it could contribute to interreligious dialogue. I share some of the points that resonated with me regarding the panel, specifically the comments of Father Mario Bernadić, the Dean of the Catholic School of Theology at the Universi...

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52:40

Islamic Mary Book Talk at George Mason University...

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2026/06/25

I got the opportunity to do a book talk at the AbuSulayman Center at George Mason University. The Center focuses on Global Islamic Studies and is a leader in digital Islamic studies and humanities. I also got to interact with my good friend Professor Maria Dakake who influenced my work on the Quran and the Islamic Mary. Send me a text regarding your feedback, comments and questions Subscribe to the Islamic Mary podcast which is available on the major podcast streaming servi...

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16:59

David and Bathsheba (Throwback)

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2026/06/18

David/Dawud is represented in the Islamic tradition as a righteous ruler who combines worship and kingship, piety and authority. One story that emerges in the Biblical and Qur'anic literature is that David/Dawud sees Bathsheba bathing, leading him to have an affair with her, kill her husband and then marrying her. Various Muslim commentators struggled with this story, with some saying that he only had relations with her after marriage and with others rejecting the story altogether...

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19:44

Top 5 of 2025: Reflecting on the Last Year of...

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2026/06/11

I go through the Top 5 episodes of 2025. The top 5 were a mix of interviews, reflections and commentary and touched on various subjects from Christian-Muslim relations to a devotional Qur'an. I discuss plans for the future, such as a new series on the stories of the prophets and more interviews on different books, from emotions in the Qur'an to prison faith and scripture. Send me a text regarding your feedback, comments and questions Subscribe to the Islamic Mary podcast wh...

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14:10

Adam's Connection to Maryam (Throwback)

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2026/06/04

As I revise my second edition of my book "The Bible and the Qur'an: Biblical Figures in the Islamic Tradition", I continue to read new articles and research regarding the various prophetic and righteous figures. One argues that Adam is connected to Maryam in that Adam was taught "all of the names" of his future progeny which included that of Maryam. Send me a text regarding your feedback, comments and questions Subscribe to the Islamic Mary podcast which is available on the major...

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18:53

Is Maryam More Jewish or Christian?

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2026/05/28

At a recent book talk, somebody asked me: Is Maryam more Christian or Jewish? I discuss how this question is connected to a larger debate about whether Islam is more similar to Judaism and Christianity and how it speaks to questions of law, ethics, and spirituality. Send me a text regarding your feedback, comments and questions Subscribe to the Islamic Mary podcast which is available on the major podcast streaming services, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Order ...

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