Surah Aal-i-Imraan
Chapter 3 · Verse 46 · Revealed in Madinah
“He will speak to the people in the cradle and in maturity and will be of the righteous."”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
Delivering the Good News to Maryam of `Isa's Birth
This Ayah contains the glad tidings the angels brought to Maryam that she would give birth to a mighty son who will have a great future. Allah said,
إِذْ قَالَتِ الْمَلَـئِكَةُ يمَرْيَمُ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُبَشِّرُكِ بِكَلِمَةٍ مِّنْهُ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
The previous verse (44) appeared parenthetically between the present verses 45 - 46 and verses 42 - 43 and the purpose was to affirm the prophethood of Sayyidna Muhammad ﷺ . The present verse resumes with the story of Sayyidah Maryam which actually pre-pares the ground for a fuller account of the birth, mission and miracles of Sayyidna 'Isa (علیہ السلام) .
Commentary
What does this verse bring up for you today?