A Weekly mini-course 12, 19, 26 September 2024

Mary, the mother of Jesus—Maryam in Arabic—is venerated by Christians and Muslims around the world. In this course, we will examine the Islamic portrayal of Mary as described in the Qur’an and the holy narrations of Prophet Muhammad, both normative sources for Muslims. We will identify similarities and differences that emerge in the Muslim depictions of Mary. By presenting examples of Islamic art and architecture, Zeyneb will highlight Mary’s ongoing importance in Muslim life. Finally, we will reflect about the possibilities of how Mary can serve as an important interreligious figure who can both divide and unite.

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