Surah Maryam
Chapter 19 · Verse 18 · Revealed in Makkah
“She said, "Indeed, I seek refuge in the Most Merciful from you, [so leave me], if you should be fearing of Allah."”
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
إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِالرَّحْمَـٰنِ مِنكَ seek refuge of the Rahman (All-Merciful), against you." (19:18) Some reports have it that when Sayyidna Jibra'il (علیہ السلام) heard these words he retreated a little in reverence of Allah's name.
إِن كُنتَ تَقِيًّا
What does this verse bring up for you today?