After Maryam laments and wishes she was dead and long forgotten, she hears a call from below. This voice guides her on what to do next and informs her that she should not worry or be sad. This "call" connects her to Zechariah/Zakariyya as well as Moses/Musa who discussed later in the chapter. The verse further connects Maryam to the Mother of Moses/Musa who is also instructed to trust god and not worry about her child.

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Happy to share this 2025 ICJS Silber-Obrecht Lecture Conversation Event where Rachel S. Mikva, Heather Miller Rubens and myself sit down and discuss "What Does it Mean to Be Human?" We discuss issues related to scripture, AI and climate change and attempt to excavate the influence of religion on society. Super impressed with ICJS and their work of spreading religious literacy and interreligious and interfaith cooperation. You can check out the videos of the lectures on the ICJS YouTube channel which include keynotes by Rachel and my response.

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I am super excited to announce that my book The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries is now available for pre-order! This book has been several years in the making so it is surreal to reach this milestone. In this episode, I read the book's introduction and speak about its personal origins. I also outline the content of the book such as Maryam in the Qur'an, prophetic reports (hadith), theology, mysticism, art and film and contemporary times.

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