Mary asked the natural question: "

Mary asked the natural question: How could I have a son when no man has touched me? The answer came: “It is easy for Me.” The Quran reveals that the birth of Jesus was “a sign to the people and a mercy from Us.” It was a miracle that was by no means an end in itself, but rather a sign inviting mankind to reflect.

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The Quran does not conceal Mary’s moment of weakness."

The Quran does not conceal Mary’s moment of weakness. When the pains of childbirth came upon her, she cried out: “Oh, I wish I had died before this!” Then the call came to her: “Do not grieve.” Even a woman chosen by Allah experienced a moment she felt was unbearable.

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Before Jesus was born, the news came to her: "

Before Jesus was born, the news came to her: “His name will be the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary.” The Quran describes him as distinguished in this world and the Hereafter, and among those brought near to Allah. That is why one cannot understand the Islamic point of view on the Messiah without reading the story of Mary

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And shake toward you the trunk of the palm tree;"

And shake toward you the trunk of the palm tree; it will drop upon you ripe, fresh dates. So eat and drink and be contented. And if you see from among humanity anyone, say, 'Indeed, I have vowed to the Most Merciful abstention, so I will not speak today to [any] man.'"

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The Quran reports the first words that Jesus uttered in the cradle :"

The Quran reports the first words that Jesus uttered in the cradle : “Indeed, I am the servant of Allah... and He has made me a prophet.” Then he spoke of prayer and blessing. It is a crucial moment for understanding the image of the Messiah in the Quran—as presented by the Quran itself.

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[And mention] when the angels said, "O Mary, indeed Allah."

[And mention] when the angels said, "O Mary, indeed Allah gives you good tidings of a word from Him, whose name will be the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary – distinguished in this world and the Hereafter and among those brought near [to Allah].He will speak to the people in the cradle and in maturity and will be of the righteous."

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So she pointed to him. They said, "How can we speak."

So she pointed to him. They said, "How can we speak to one who is in the cradle a child?" [Jesus] said, "Indeed, I am the servant of Allah. He has given me the Scripture and made me a prophet.

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