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 – 19:28)
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 – 19:21)
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 – 19:15)
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 – 19:6)
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)
Sura 19 – Mary (Maryam)
[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 – 18:110)
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)
Examine Yourself (18:103 – 18:108)
Examine Yourself [18:103] Say, "Shall I tell you who the worst losers are? [18:104] "They are the ones whose works in this life are totally astray, but they think that they are doing good." [18:105] Such are the ones who disbelieved in the revelations of their Lord and in meeting Him. Therefore, their works are … Continue reading Examine Yourself (18:103 – 18:108)
Gog and Magog (18:94 – 18:102)
Gog and Magog* [18:94] They said, "O Zul-Qarnain, Gog and Magog are corruptors of the earth. Can we pay you to create a barrier between us and them?" [18:95] He said, "My Lord has given me great bounties. If you cooperate with me, I will build a dam between you and them. [18:96] "Bring to … Continue reading Gog and Magog (18:94 – 18:102)
Zul-Qarnain: The One With the Two Horns or Two Generations (18:83 – 18:93)
Zul-Qarnain: The One With the Two Horns or Two Generations [18:83] They ask you about Zul-Qarnain. Say, "I will narrate to you some of his history." [18:84] We granted him authority on earth, and provided him with all kinds of means. [18:85] Then, he pursued one way. [18:86] When he reached the far west, he … Continue reading Zul-Qarnain: The One With the Two Horns or Two Generations (18:83 – 18:93)
