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4815 Garrett Road
Durham NC 27707
The Mariam Clinic is named after Mariam, or Mary, a woman revered by Christians and Muslims alike: a woman known for
her strength, her spirit, and her compassion. We at the Mariam Clinic hope to emulate these traits. By providing a welcoming
sanctuary for all women, we strive to uphold fundamental principles of both Islam and Christianity: those of service, compassion,
social justice, peace, and understanding.Our logo is based on the design of an ancient symbol called the hamsa in Arabic and
hamesh in Hebrew. It has long been used as a symbol of protection, patience, and faith. It is popularly known in Islamic societies
as the Hand of Fatima, after the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. In Jewish tradition, it is often referred to as the Hand
of Miriam, after the sister of Moses. In recent years, some activists for Middle East peace have chosen to wear the hamsa
as a reminder of the similarities between the Islamic and Jewish faiths.
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