Tag Archives: Christianity

Mary to the Rescue – How the Mother of Jesus saved the first Muslim Refugees

Posted on December 23, 2025 by zeynebsayilgan

Zeyneb Sayılgan, Ph.D. I return often to an important event from the very beginning of Islamic history, because it refuses to let me give in to despair. At a time when Muslim immigrants and refugees are routinely dehumanized and demonized … Continue reading →

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Nostra Aetate at 60 – A Muslim Reflects on its Enduring Call to Mutual Understanding

Posted on October 30, 2025 by zeynebsayilgan

Akdamar Church in Van – Türkiye I grew up as a Muslim child of immigrants in Germany in the beautiful city of Mainz. Surrounded by a rich Catholic culture, I often felt the weight of being seen as “other.” I … Continue reading →

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The Muslim Jesus: A Reflection During Easter

Posted on April 17, 2025 by zeynebsayilgan

Muslims love Jesus, something unknown to most non-Muslims. I know many Muslims who are named after ‘Isa—the Qur’anic name for Jesus. When remembering him and other messengers of God, Muslims pronounce the formula of reverence: “God’s peace be upon him … Continue reading →

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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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