Monthly Archives: December 2024

I grew up Muslim in a Catholic community – and Mary represented common ground

Posted on December 28, 2024 by zeynebsayilgan

I had just finished teaching a class on “The Muslim Mary”. Many non-Muslims who attended were puzzled to find out that Muslims had a connection with Mary at all, and had no knowledge of how important she is to our … Continue reading →

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Death The Greatest Teacher: Three Life-Lessons From The Child I Lost

Posted on December 21, 2024 by zeynebsayilgan

If you want advice – death is sufficient, says Muslim scholar Bediüzzaman Said Nursi. True. Every time I visit the gravesite of my sweet three-year-old Meryem, I am painfully awakened in new ways. Her love and light continue to sustain and strengthen … Continue reading →

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