In Bosnian Mihrabs
In Bosnian Mihrabs
Author(s): Rusmir MahmutćehajićSubject(s): Contemporary Islamic Thought, Sociology of Religion, Qur’anic studies
Published by: Međunarodni forum Bosna
Keywords: Woman’s names in Bosnia; variants of name Mary; Muslim sacred tradition; Bosnian mihrab;
Summary/Abstract: The most common woman’s name in Bosnia is Mary, along with its variants – Marija, Mara, Marica, Mejra, Merima, Mirjam, Merjema, and names derived from the attributes of the Virgin, such as Abida, Sidika, Kanita, or Tahira. It is often accompanied by such epithets as Our Lady, Virgin, Hazreti, Azra, Mother of God, Blessed, Saint, Most Holy, or Queen. Many churches and mosques are associated with the Virgin and her name in one way or another.
Journal: Forum Bosnae
- Issue Year: 2010
- Issue No: 50
- Page Range: 79-104
- Page Count: 26
- Language: English
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