Author: Quran Talk Blog

Abraham [19:41] Mention in the scripture Abraham; he was a saint, a prophet. [19:42] He said to his father, "O my father, why do you worship what can neither hear, nor see, nor help you in any way? [19:43] "O my father, I have received certain knowledge that you did not receive. Follow me, and … Continue reading Abraham (19:41 – 19:50)

The Proven Truth [19:34] That was Jesus, the son of Mary, and this is the truth of this matter, about which they continue to doubt. [19:35] It does not befit GOD that He begets a son, be He glorified. To have anything done, He simply says to it, "Be," and it is. [19:36] He also proclaimed, "GOD is … Continue reading The Proven Truth (19:34 – 19:40)

The Infant Makes a Statement [19:29] She pointed to him. They said, "How can we talk with an infant in the crib?" [19:30] (The infant spoke and) said, "I am a servant of GOD. He has given me the scripture, and has appointed me a prophet. [19:31] "He made me blessed wherever I go, and enjoined me to … Continue reading The Infant Makes a Statement (19:29 – 19:33)

The Birth of Jesus [19:22] When she bore him, she isolated herself to a faraway place. [19:23] The birth process came to her by the trunk of a palm tree. She said, "(I am so ashamed;) I wish I were dead before this happened, and completely forgotten." [19:24] (The infant) called her from beneath her, saying, "Do not … Continue reading The Birth of Jesus (19:22 – 19:28)

Mary [19:16] Mention in the scripture Mary. She isolated herself from her family, into an eastern location. [19:17] While a barrier separated her from them, we sent to her our Spirit. He went to her in the form of a human being. [19:18] She said, "I seek refuge in the Most Gracious, that you may … Continue reading Mary (19:16 – 19:21)

John [19:7] "O Zachariah, we give you good news; a boy whose name shall be John (Yahya). We never created anyone like him before." [19:8] He said, "My Lord, will I have a son despite my wife's sterility, and despite my old age?" [19:9] He said, "Thus said your Lord: 'It is easy for Me to … Continue reading John (19:7 – 19:15)

Zachariah [19:2] A narration about your Lord's mercy towards His servant Zachariah. [19:3] He called his Lord, a secret call. [19:4] He said, "My Lord, the bones have turned brittle in my body, and my hair is aflame with gray. As I implore You, my Lord, I never despair. [19:5] "I worry about my dependants … Continue reading Zachariah (19:2 – 19:6)

[19:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [19:1] K. H. Y. 'A. S.* (Kãf Hã Yã 'Ayn Sãd)  *19:1 This is the maximum number of Quranic Initials, because this sura deals with such crucial matters as the miraculous birth of John and the virgin birth of Jesus, and strongly condemns the gross blasphemy … Continue reading Sura 19 – Mary (Maryam)

The Quran: Everything We Need [18:109] Say, "If the ocean were ink for the words of my Lord, the ocean would run out, before the words of my Lord run out, even if we double the ink supply." [18:110] Say, "I am no more than a human like you, being inspired that your god is … Continue reading The Quran: Everything We Need (18:109 – 18:110)