Younus Y. Mirza
@ymirza3131
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Engaging The Stories that Bind Us, author of "The Bible and the Qur'an", Visiting Researcher at Georgetown and Scholar in Residence at Shenandoah University.
Washington, DC
Joined September 2012
Surreal to see my book “The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries”displayed at the American Academy of Religion Conference in Boston. Want to thank @Fortresspress and editor @Adam_Bursi for all of their work in bringing to life and promoting it.
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Looking forward to this book talk this Friday in Boston. Looking forward to seeing some of the Boston folks out there!
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Looking forward to this book talk on "The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries" at the AbuSulayman Center for Global Islamic Studies at George Mason this Tuesday at 4:30 pm! I always appreciate the Center's global approach, focusing on the digital humanities, emphasis on
islamicstudiescenter.gmu.edu
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 4:30 PM EST
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Excited that the Islamic Mary podcast has hit 2500 downloads! Wanted to thank anyone who has listened and encourage folks to listen in. Over 50 episodes on Qur'anic interpretation, book interviews, and talks on Biblical and Qur'anic figures! https://t.co/mUYbfFRjG9
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Wonderful to speak at Georgetown this last week through the Department of Theology and Religious Studies and the Georgetown Graduate Association of Islamic Studies. Georgetown is the University where I have three degrees - Bachelors from the School of Foreign Service, Masters in
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Happy to share this interview with @YasirQadhi on his new book “Understanding Salafism”. A fascinating work that is part memoir, part intellectual history and part analysis of Islamic Movements. A must read to better understand the group.
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Podcast Episode · The Islamic Mary · 09/18/2025 · 57m
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I am excited to share this recent interview "Maryam/Mary in the Qur’an" with Roshan Iqbal from the History Speaks Podcast, published by @themaydan. Some things that I love about this interview are: - Roshan's deep engagement with the book, especially the focus on gender and
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In this episode of History Speaks, Dr. Roshan Iqbal speaks with Dr. Younus Mirza, founding director of the Barzinji Institute for Global Virtual Learning at Shenandoah University, about his recent...
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Want to thank @ShenandoahU for publishing this press release on my new book "The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries". Mary/Maryam provides so many opportunities for connection, leadership and growth. "Mary/Maryam could provide a common link between Christianity and
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By Jace Gibson '26 In September, Younus Mirza, Ph.D., director of the Barzinji Institute for Global Virtual Learning at Shenandoah University, published
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Excited to share this new blog "The Mystery of the Caller: Fear, Awe, and Beauty in the Islamic Mary’s Vocation". It discuss how my new book "The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries" and it relates to vocation and calling! "In my teaching and mentoring, I am always struck
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Students often perceive calling as a clear, linear process, expecting a definitive moment of clarity. However, doubt is intrinsic to vocation, as revealed in Maryam's narrative from the Qur'an,...
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Happy to share this new blog post on "Mary and Global Education: How My Research Connects to My Virtual Exchange". I discuss how my work on Qur'anic and Biblical figures and Interreligious Understanding led to me focus more on COIL Virtual Exchange. Many professors and
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By Younus Mirza, Ph.D. I belong to the 9/11 generation — a generation that grew up in the '90s but came of age in the early 2000s and witnessed war,
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I had the opportunity to speak at Georgetown University last week on the 60th anniversary of the ground breaking Catholic document Nostra Aetate, in particular on a panel on Christian-Muslim relations. The document outlines the Church’s relationship with other religions and has
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Want to thank Adam Bursi for being my editor and helping make the book come alive! I had been working on the book for years but when Adam came on he helped push the publication with the editing, structure and production. Couldn’t have done it without you!
Happy publication day to @ymirza3131 for his book The Islamic Mary: Mary Through the Centuries with @FortressPress! https://t.co/aFVOx2NJZR
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We had a great launch of the book tour on "The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries" the other week in Atlanta! I had the opportunity to speak at Agnes Scott and Emory University and interact with their faculty, staff and students. I was impressed with the multifaith
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Looking forward to starting the Book Tour in Atlanta! Wanted to thank Roshan Iqbal for the invitation at Agnes Scott and would encourage to listen to her podcast "History Speaks" on @themaydan.
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Just got my author copy of my book the “Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries”. Looking forward to it coming out September 9th. Thank you to all of those who made the book come life! @Fortresspress @Adam_Bursi
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Happy to share this endorsement from Maria Dakake on my new book "The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries". Maria is somebody whose work I admire, from the Study Qur'an to Sufism to female spirituality. I appreciate her thoughtful and comprehensive words.
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Excited to share this interview with Amir Hussain on his new book One God and Two Religions: Christians and Muslims as Neighbors. I talk with Amir regarding his spiritual biography, his new book and its implications for today's world. @Fortresspress
https://t.co/qZ65qAUzSa
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I am excited to share some of the endorsements of my book "The Islamic Mary: Maryam through the Centuries". In particular, I am grateful for the endorsement of John Esposito who was a professor of mine when I was an undergraduate at Georgetown. https://t.co/vqHS52bvPP
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Excited to share this interview with Shawkat Toorawa who translates the Qur’an based on rhyme, rhythm and sound. A new approach in Qur’an studies, tafsir and translation! https://t.co/BvnRShBoxJ
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