Is Maryam More Jewish or Christian?

Top 5 of 2025: Reflecting on the Last Year of Podcasting (Throwback)

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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368819/fan_mail/new] Subscribe to the Islamic Mary podcast which is available on the major podcast streaming services, such as Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/sa/podcast/the-islamic-mary/id1752941245], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1bdbaUynFBhzzfgIAJvVxM] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLISbQ0F0XC01mEkg3jKypHhs93ehcyCRb]. Order my new book The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries [https://www.amazon.com/Islamic-Mary-Maryam-Through-Centuries/dp/1506482457/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=nrDRh&content-id=amzn1.sym.255b3518-6e7f-495c-8611-30a58648072e%3Aamzn1.symc.a68f4ca3-28dc-4388-a2cf-24672c480d8f&pf_rd_p=255b3518-6e7f-495c-8611-30a58648072e&pf_rd_r=0ZEKYJ4HJYRP9WK3Q757&pd_rd_wg=VWOLb&pd_rd_r=d59dc325-0014-4fbb-91a2-83b7ac5ff61e&ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d]  Take my quiz [https://www.fyrebox.com/play/jwxzglj3w2d6owdrpd/] on the Islamic Mary which is based on my research and teaching Visit my website [https://dryounusmirza.com/] to learn more about my bio, research, and blogs. Join my listserve [https://dryounusmirza.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6a78dc6f607edb611760ae179&id=17f111c984]to be updated about my research, speaking and publications, especially my book on the Islamic Mary. Thanks for listening to The Islamic Mary Podcast!

Adam's Connection to Maryam (Throwback)

As I revise my second edition of my book "The Bible and the Qur'an: Biblical Figures in the Islamic Tradition" [https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Quran-Biblical-Figures-Tradition/dp/056766600X], 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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368819/fan_mail/new] Subscribe to the Islamic Mary podcast which is available on the major podcast streaming services, such as Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/sa/podcast/the-islamic-mary/id1752941245], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1bdbaUynFBhzzfgIAJvVxM] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLISbQ0F0XC01mEkg3jKypHhs93ehcyCRb]. Order my new book The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries [https://www.amazon.com/Islamic-Mary-Maryam-Through-Centuries/dp/1506482457/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=nrDRh&content-id=amzn1.sym.255b3518-6e7f-495c-8611-30a58648072e%3Aamzn1.symc.a68f4ca3-28dc-4388-a2cf-24672c480d8f&pf_rd_p=255b3518-6e7f-495c-8611-30a58648072e&pf_rd_r=0ZEKYJ4HJYRP9WK3Q757&pd_rd_wg=VWOLb&pd_rd_r=d59dc325-0014-4fbb-91a2-83b7ac5ff61e&ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d]  Take my quiz [https://www.fyrebox.com/play/jwxzglj3w2d6owdrpd/] on the Islamic Mary which is based on my research and teaching Visit my website [https://dryounusmirza.com/] to learn more about my bio, research, and blogs. Join my listserve [https://dryounusmirza.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6a78dc6f607edb611760ae179&id=17f111c984]to be updated about my research, speaking and publications, especially my book on the Islamic Mary. Thanks for listening to The Islamic Mary Podcast!

Is Maryam More Jewish or Christian?

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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368819/fan_mail/new] Subscribe to the Islamic Mary podcast which is available on the major podcast streaming services, such as Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/sa/podcast/the-islamic-mary/id1752941245], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1bdbaUynFBhzzfgIAJvVxM] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLISbQ0F0XC01mEkg3jKypHhs93ehcyCRb]. Order my new book The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries [https://www.amazon.com/Islamic-Mary-Maryam-Through-Centuries/dp/1506482457/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=nrDRh&content-id=amzn1.sym.255b3518-6e7f-495c-8611-30a58648072e%3Aamzn1.symc.a68f4ca3-28dc-4388-a2cf-24672c480d8f&pf_rd_p=255b3518-6e7f-495c-8611-30a58648072e&pf_rd_r=0ZEKYJ4HJYRP9WK3Q757&pd_rd_wg=VWOLb&pd_rd_r=d59dc325-0014-4fbb-91a2-83b7ac5ff61e&ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d]  Take my quiz [https://www.fyrebox.com/play/jwxzglj3w2d6owdrpd/] on the Islamic Mary which is based on my research and teaching Visit my website [https://dryounusmirza.com/] to learn more about my bio, research, and blogs. Join my listserve [https://dryounusmirza.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6a78dc6f607edb611760ae179&id=17f111c984]to be updated about my research, speaking and publications, especially my book on the Islamic Mary. Thanks for listening to The Islamic Mary Podcast!

Bilqis - The Queen of Sheeba (Throwback)

One of the questions that Maryam raises is the level of agency and power of women in religion, especially within scriptures such as the Qur'an and Bible.  In this episode, I speak about the Queen of Sheeba, known as Bilqis in the Islamic tradition, and how she is seen as a wise, sensible and pious ruler.  I also speak about the various stories and traditions that developed around the Bilqis, such as her getting married to Solomon/Sulyaman and her hairy legs.      Send me a text regarding your feedback, comments and questions [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368819/fan_mail/new] Subscribe to the Islamic Mary podcast which is available on the major podcast streaming services, such as Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/sa/podcast/the-islamic-mary/id1752941245], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1bdbaUynFBhzzfgIAJvVxM] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLISbQ0F0XC01mEkg3jKypHhs93ehcyCRb]. Order my new book The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries [https://www.amazon.com/Islamic-Mary-Maryam-Through-Centuries/dp/1506482457/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=nrDRh&content-id=amzn1.sym.255b3518-6e7f-495c-8611-30a58648072e%3Aamzn1.symc.a68f4ca3-28dc-4388-a2cf-24672c480d8f&pf_rd_p=255b3518-6e7f-495c-8611-30a58648072e&pf_rd_r=0ZEKYJ4HJYRP9WK3Q757&pd_rd_wg=VWOLb&pd_rd_r=d59dc325-0014-4fbb-91a2-83b7ac5ff61e&ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d]  Take my quiz [https://www.fyrebox.com/play/jwxzglj3w2d6owdrpd/] on the Islamic Mary which is based on my research and teaching Visit my website [https://dryounusmirza.com/] to learn more about my bio, research, and blogs. Join my listserve [https://dryounusmirza.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6a78dc6f607edb611760ae179&id=17f111c984]to be updated about my research, speaking and publications, especially my book on the Islamic Mary. Thanks for listening to The Islamic Mary Podcast!

Maryam the Devout and Gender Equity

One of the questions regarding the Qur'an is whether it is a scripture that supports gender hierarchy or equality.  I examine a new article that touches on the meaning of "devout" (qanitat) in the Quran and how it could help answer this question.  In particular, Mary/Maryam is described as being among the "devout" and as a model for all believers.   Send me a text regarding your feedback, comments and questions [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368819/fan_mail/new] Subscribe to the Islamic Mary podcast which is available on the major podcast streaming services, such as Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/sa/podcast/the-islamic-mary/id1752941245], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1bdbaUynFBhzzfgIAJvVxM] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLISbQ0F0XC01mEkg3jKypHhs93ehcyCRb]. Order my new book The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries [https://www.amazon.com/Islamic-Mary-Maryam-Through-Centuries/dp/1506482457/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=nrDRh&content-id=amzn1.sym.255b3518-6e7f-495c-8611-30a58648072e%3Aamzn1.symc.a68f4ca3-28dc-4388-a2cf-24672c480d8f&pf_rd_p=255b3518-6e7f-495c-8611-30a58648072e&pf_rd_r=0ZEKYJ4HJYRP9WK3Q757&pd_rd_wg=VWOLb&pd_rd_r=d59dc325-0014-4fbb-91a2-83b7ac5ff61e&ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d]  Take my quiz [https://www.fyrebox.com/play/jwxzglj3w2d6owdrpd/] on the Islamic Mary which is based on my research and teaching Visit my website [https://dryounusmirza.com/] to learn more about my bio, research, and blogs. Join my listserve [https://dryounusmirza.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6a78dc6f607edb611760ae179&id=17f111c984]to be updated about my research, speaking and publications, especially my book on the Islamic Mary. Thanks for listening to The Islamic Mary Podcast!