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Sura 19: Maryam (مريم) – Mary: This Meccan sura is the 19th chapter of the Quran. It is named after Mary (Maryam), the mother of Jesus (Isa), and recounts her story and the miraculous birth of Jesus. The sura emphasizes the mercy of Allah, the stories of various prophets, and the importance of faith and righteousness.

A woman with long, wavy red hair wearing a black lace top and a red shawl sits at a table with a glass of water and papers, looking towards the camera with a neutral expression under a reading lamp.
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“My greatest fear is that I won’t go back to my country and die in exile” | Widad Nabi | 9273 Roots #9

From the heart of war-torn Syria to the vibrant literary scene of Berlin, Widad Nabi's poetry offers a powerful voice for displacement, memory, and the enduring human spirit. In this deeply personal interview, the acclaimed Kurdish-Syrian poet and author opens up about her favorite Arabic words and literature, the cities that hold her heart, and her greatest fears and hopes for the future.
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The “Longest Word” in the Qur’an Isn’t a Word: Unpacking فَأَسْقَيْنَاكُمُوهُ

The Holy Qur'an, though a Semitic language text, contains what is often cited as its "longest word": فَأَسْقَيْنَاكُمُوهُ (fa’asqaynākumūhu), a single chain of 11 letters which functions as a full sentence. This article decodes its meaning, identifies its verse, and presents other intriguing facts about the Qur'an's linguistic structure and statistics.
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What is a “Kafir” in Islam? The Answer is More Than “Unbeliever”

The word "Kafir" (كافِر) in Arabic and Islam is often misunderstood. Its root, k-f-r, fundamentally means "to cover." This article reveals the word's diverse Quranic meanings, including "sower" and "ungrateful," illustrating its nuances far beyond just "disbeliever," and discusses its theological and modern implications.