Surah Maryam
Chapter 19 · Verse 17 · Revealed in Makkah
“And she took, in seclusion from them, a screen. Then We sent to her Our Angel, and he represented himself to her as a well-proportioned man.”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
The Story of Maryam and Al-Masih (`Isa)
After Allah, the Exalted, mentioned the story of Zakariyya, and that He blessed him with a righteous, purified and blessed child even in his old age while his wife was barren, He then mentions the story of Maryam. Allah informs of His granting her a child named `Isa without a father being involved (in her pregnancy). Between these two stories there is an appropriate and similar relationship. Due to their closeness in meaning, Allah mentioned them here together, as well as in Surahs Al `Imran and Al-Anbiya'. Allah has mentioned these stories to show His servants His ability, the might of His authority and that He has power over all things. Allah says,
وَاذْكُرْ فِى الْكِتَـبِ مَرْيَمَ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
فَاَرسَلنَا اِلیھَا رُوحَنَا
"Then, We sent to her Our Spirit." - 19:17.
What does this verse bring up for you today?