Meryem: Allahs Rebellin gegen das Patriarchat (#1)

(The sound quality improves after 14 minutes.) Maryam, also known as Maria, is one of the central figures in all three monotheistic religions. Yet each tradition tells her story differently—shaped by its own historical contexts, interpretations, instrumentalizations, and the moral and ethical values ​​derived from them. We ask a different question: What happens when we read Maryam's story not through a patriarchal lens, but instead ask how Allah himself reveals it to us in the Qur'an? Those who remain fixated on societal attributions miss the true depth of her narrative. What do we learn about Allah through Maryam? About divine gender roles? About dignity, justice, and responsibility? And what does all this have to do with feminism and the critique of patriarchal dominance? This episode is an invitation to take a closer look and rethink familiar narratives and interpretations. ► For further reading Mentions, sources, and Quranic verses from this episode can be found in our blog post: https://arqam-house-podcast.blogspot.... ******* HOSTS: Dr. Menekşe Çıtak Emine Aslan ******* FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ► Instagram:   / arqamhousepodcast   ► TikTok:   / arqamhousepodcast   ► UpScrolled: https://share.upscrolled.com/en/user/... ******* CREDITS: Concept & Production: Dr. Menekşe Çıtak Hosts: Emine Aslan, Dr. Menekşe Çıtak Editors: Emine Aslan, Dr. Menekşe Çıtak Video Direction: Nilgün Akıncı Editing & Sound Design: Sophie Madeleine Dieng Graphic Design & Social Media: Ipek Moosheimer MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST ⬇️ ********* WHAT IS ARQAM HOUSE? ARQAM HOUSE is a podcast in the "third space"—a space for thought and discourse beyond the artificial separation of religion and politics. ARQAM HOUSE refers to the historical "Dār al-Arqam" as a model of a protected space for learning, empowerment, and collective responsibility, where change arises from the bottom up through conscious, active people. ********* Inspired by the concept of the Third Space, he questions the binary of "private faith" and "public politics," asking: How can a responsible, Islamically grounded life be effective in society today? At its core is a holistic understanding of "Deen"—a comprehensive concept that connects spirituality, ethics, knowledge, and political action. The podcast consciously distances itself from hegemonic and Eurocentric interpretations, instead emphasizing sound Islamic knowledge, critical thinking, and an anti-authoritarian stance. A key concept is "Salihat": constructive, righteous action as the essence of Islam. Here, faith does not mean withdrawal, but rather responsibility—social, political, and moral. ARQAM HOUSE combines theological reflection with political awareness. The goal is not only to inform, but to empower: to encourage reflective engagement, social participation, and a conscious exploration of power, justice, and responsibility. Islam and politics are presented not as opposites, but as interconnected dimensions of responsible human beings in the here and now. ARQAM HOUSE is a podcast by theologian and lawyer Dr. Menekşe Çıtak and sociologist Emine Aslan. The experiences and assessments shared in the podcast reflect their personal perspectives and interpretations. The editors are responsible for the content and opinions expressed.