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

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✍️ The article explores the significance of Mary in Islam and her connection to Christianity, highlighting her importance as a role model for Muslims and Christians alike.
👉 Mary is an important figure in Islam, revered for her exceptional character, courage, and devotion.
👉 She is often depicted in art and architecture in the Muslim world, and is a symbol of the enduring relationship between Islam and Christianity.
👉 The author reflects on her own experiences growing up with Mary as a constant presence in her life.
👉 The article highlights the connections between Islam and Christianity, noting that while there are theological differences, there is also a shared appreciation for Mary's spiritual legacy.

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Despite some theological differences, both denominations look to her as an inspiration for cultivating compassion and hopeI 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 belief and practice. This came as no surprise. Half of Americans report they know “not much” or “nothing at all” about Islam.As a Muslim girl growing up in the overwhelmingly Catholic state of Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany, Mary was a constant presence in my life. Her images and statues, dotted across my city, smiled at me as I walked to school. At Christmas time, I joined with my classmates to sing songs such as Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht.Zeyneb Sayılgan is the Muslim Scholar at the Institute for Islamic, Christian and Jewish Studies in Baltimore Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/dec/24/muslim-catholic-mary-jesus-islam-christianity