Mary: A Bridge for Christians and Muslims

Cosponsored with Dialogue Institute of Kansas City

“O Mary, truly God has chosen thee and purified thee, and has chosen thee above the women of the worlds. O Mary!”

Does it surprise you that the quote above comes not from the New Testament, but from the Quran, the holy book of Islam?

Islam has a long tradition of reverence for Mary, the Mother of Jesus. In fact, Mary is the only woman mentioned by name in the Qur’an, which has an entire chapter named after her (Sura 19, “Maryam”).

Because of this shared devotion, Mary has been called “an interreligious bridge” for Christians and Muslims. What can we learn from each other through this shared devotion?

To celebrate our shared devotion to Mary, Precious Blood Renewal Center and the Dialogue Institute of Kansas City are hosting the program “Mother Mary in Catholicism and Islam” Nov. 5, 6-8:30 p.m. with presentations by Muslim and Catholic scholars.

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Also of Interest

Cardinal Blasé Cupich of Chicago wrote in America magazine: “Like Catholics, Muslims believe Mary to be pure, courageous and faithful. They also believe that she was free from sin. The Quran calls her an example for believers, a woman of truth, a sign for all peoples and chosen above all women.” Read the cardinal’s full article: How Mary can be a bridge between Christians and Muslims.

Another article you might want to read is: What Islam really teaches about the Virgin Mary.