Bilqis - The Queen of Sheeba (Throwback)
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This episode discusses the Queen of Sheeba, Bilqis, and her representation in religious texts, focusing on women's agency in religion.
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...
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