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Two Different Women: Mariam of the Quran vs Mary of Christianity

Started by Euphoric, November 14, 2023, 06:55:22 PM

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DIFFERENT FATHERS

Quran 66:12 - Mariam's father was Imraan.

Christianity - Mary's father was Joachim. (Gospel of James)


DIFFERENT SIBLINGS

Quran 19:28 and 20:30 - Mariam was the sister of Haroon and Haroon was the brother of Musa.

Christianity - Mary had a sister. (John 19:25)


DIFFERENT HUSBANDS

Quran 3:37-39 - Zakariya.

Christianity - Joseph. (Matthew 1:18-19)


DIFFERENT CHILDREN

Quran 3:39, 45 - Al-Maseeh Eissa and Yahya.

Christianity - Unnamed sons and daughters, James.


DIFFERENT LOCATIONS



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DIFFERENT LOCATIONS/LANGUAGES

Quran 19:18 - Mariam implores Allah as "ar-Rahmaan" which was a South Arabian/Yemeni name for God.

Christianity - Mary was living in Nazareth with Joseph. (Luke 1:26)


DIFFERENT RELIGIONS

Quran 3:42 - Mariam is described as a believing woman who was chosen and purified over other women.

Christianity - Mary was described as a Jew.