Surah Maryam
وَجَعَلَنِى مُبَارَكًا أَيْنَ مَا كُنتُ وَأَوْصَٰنِى بِٱلصَّلَوٰةِ وَٱلزَّكَوٰةِ مَا دُمْتُ حَيًّۭا
“And He has made me blessed wherever I am and has enjoined upon me prayer and zakah as long as I remain alive”
Translation: Saheeh International
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
Maryam with Al-Masih before the People, Their Rejection of Her and His Reply to Them
Allah, the Exalted, informs of Maryam's situation when she was commanded to fast that day and not to speak to any human being. For verily, her affair would be taken care of and her proof would be established. Thus, she accepted the command of Allah and she readily received His decree. She took her child and brought him to her people, carrying him. When they saw her like this they made a big deal about her situation and they sternly protested against of it, and
قَالُواْ يمَرْيَمُ لَقَدْ جِئْتِ شَيْئاً فَرِيّاً
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
وَأَوْصَانِي بِالصَّلَاةِ وَالزَّكَاةِ
"And has enjoined Sa1ah and Zakah upon me." - 19:31.
What does this verse bring up for you today?