The Question - Verse 20 of the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam) episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 30, 2025 · 15 MIN

The Question - Verse 20 of the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam)

from The Islamic Mary · host Younus Y. Mirza

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 not been unchaste?"  Here question represents a theme in Qur'anic and Biblical figures asking about the divine decree.  It also brings up the issue of shame and social stigma.  Send me a text regarding your feedback, comments and questionsSubscribe 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 Centuries Take my quiz on the Islamic Mary which is based on my research and teaching 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 book on the Islamic Mary.Thanks for listening to The Islamic Mary Podcast!

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jan 30, 2025

Embed this episode

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 not been unchaste?" Here question represents a theme in Qur'anic and Biblical figures asking about the divine decree. It also brings up the issue of shame and social stigma. Send me a text regarding your feedback, comments and questions Subscribe to the Islamic Mary podcast which is available on the major podcast streamin...

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

NOW PLAYING

The Question - Verse 20 of the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam)

0:00 15:45

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Islamic Mary?

This episode is 15 minutes long.

When was this The Islamic Mary episode published?

This episode was published on January 30, 2025.

Can I download this The Islamic Mary episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!