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I read a book named 'the da vinchi code' by dan brown. He proved that Jessus (pbuh) had a wife, marry magdaline. My question is, what does islam say about this? I heard Jessus will get married after his arrival (again).
Greetings Kallol! Thanks for your question. The Da Vinci Code is a book I also enjoy, although it is a work of fiction. It does a very good job of taking a multitude of theories and weaving them together into a compelling and entertaining story. But as a whole, it is not considered true.
However, there is a theory among some Biblical scholars that at least it would have been unusual for Jesus, a 30 year old Jewish man, who was addressed by others as 'Rabbi,' or 'teacher,' not to have been married.
Islam actually doesn't have much to say about whether Jesus was married, or that he might marry in the future. Here is a fascinating list of websites though where people discuss these ideas:
http://www.google.com/search?q=islam+and+jesus+married&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:I...
Enjoy, and hope this helps!
peace,
Le Anne
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Le Anne Clausen
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I can answer questions on Arab culture, including differences in cultures among Arab countries and sub-groups. I can also answer questions on Christian-Muslim relations, interfaith issues in general, and human rights and peacemaking issues in the Middle East.
Experience
I was a human rights worker for four years in the Middle East, and have spent time in Palestine, Israel, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan. I speak intermediate Arabic; some Hebrew; and am starting Persian (Farsi, Dari). I have led a half-dozen educational delegations to the area for North American groups; and I have led trainings for nearly a thousand international human rights volunteers coming into the area over my years there. I am now working to launch an interfaith peace-teams based human rights organization, hopefully in the next two years. I am also currently editing the manuscript for my first book, a firsthand account of my time in the Middle East
Publications
"Be the Healers," (next steps after Abu Ghraib) The Lutheran magazine, July 2004.
www.christian-muslim.net
www.seminaryaction.org
www.young-activist.blogspot.com
Multiple press releases which I wrote from the field, as well as media interviews/articles about my work are also available via Google search.
Education/Credentials
I have an MA in Christian-Muslim relations; and I am now continuing my studies at Chicago Theological Seminary (www.ctschicago.edu). I also have a BA in Religion concentrating in global service, from Wartburg College, (www.wartburg.edu).
Awards and Honors
I received the Dell Award for Peace and Justice from Wartburg College. I have spoken and led workshops and trainings at over one hundred church congregations, colleges, schools, organizations
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