Islamic Mary Book Talk at Shenandoah University

About this episode

Younus Y. Mirza discusses his book 'The Islamic Mary' and its significance in contemporary society during a talk at Shenandoah University.

We had a great book talk at Shenandoah University's library on my book "The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries"! I enjoyed speaking about the origins of my book, Mary/Maryam in the Qur'an and why she matters today. I came of age in an era of the "Clash of Civilizations" and shared figures allow us to think of what relationships, bridges and partnerships are possible. The Barzinji Institute for Global Virtual Learning continues and implements much of my work in religi...

People in this episode

Host: Younus Y. Mirza

Topics covered

• Islamic Mary
• Maryam in the Qur'an
• Clash of Civilizations
• interfaith relationships
• global learning

Keywords

• Islamic Mary
• Maryam
• Qur'an
• book talk
• interfaith
• global learning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Shenandoah University, Barzinji Institute for Global Virtual Learning

Books & works: The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries

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