The Good News - Verses 7,8 and 9 of the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam)
After speaking about his vulnerabilities and weakness, Zechariah/Zakariyya is given the "good news" of a child. The child is miracle, a gift from God and a foreshadowing of the struggle of Maryam and the birth of Jesus/'Isa.
This episode draws on my blog "Whats in a Name?"
Send me a text regarding your feedback, comments and questions
Subscribe to the Islamic Mary podcast which is available on the major podcast streaming services, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
Order my new book The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries
Take my quiz on the Islamic Mary which is based on my…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.