Maryam

24 passages reference this surah

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The Prophets of Bani Israil

Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets

1. "Paradise, except for Maryam, daughter of Imran. This suggests that Maryam and Fatima are the best among these four. The exception could mean that Maryam is better than Fatima, or that they are equal in virtue."

   Source in The Story of Prophets of Bani Israil →

2. "Imam Ahmad reported from Anas, who said, The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, Sufficient for you among the women of the world are four, Maryam Mary, daughter of Imran, Asiya, the wife of Pharaoh, Khadijah, daughter of Khuwaylid, and Fatima,"

   Source in The Story of Prophets of Bani Israil →

3. "Hana was a devoted worshipper. Zakariya, the prophet of that time, was related to Maryam through marriage, either as her sister's husband or her maternal aunt's husband. It is narrated that Maryam's mother was barren and, upon seeing a bird feeding its"

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The Story of Isa

Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets

1. "the Son of Mary, and we gave Him the gospel in which was guidance and light. And He also said, And we gave Jesus, Son of Mary, clear proofs and supported Him with the Holy Spirit. There are many verses regarding this. In the two Sahihs it is mentioned, There is no newborn"

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2. "to the mother of John that they visit the grave of the Messiah. As they approached, Mary noticed a man by the grave and asked the mother of John to cover herself. The mother of John saw no one, but Mary hoped it was Gabriel, whom she had not seen for a long"

   Source in The Story of Isa →

3. "son of Mary was only a messenger of God and his word which he directed to Mary and a soul created at a command from him so believe in God and his messengers and do not say three desist it is better for you indeed God is but one God"

   Source in The Story of Isa →

Book 27: Condemnation of Miserliness and Love of Wealth

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "She asked, Where then are Asiyah, the wife of Pharaoh, and Mary, the daughter of Imran? He replied, Asiyah is the mistress of the women of her world. Mary is the mistress of the women of her world."

   Source in Miserliness and Wealth →

2. "His words are worth narrating accurately. He said, after addressing corrupt scholars, we have been informed that Jesus, son of Mary, peace be upon him, said, O corrupt scholars, you fast, pray, and give charity, but do not do what you are commanded. You study what you do not"

   Source in Miserliness and Wealth →

3. "on good works, which distracts from the remembrance of Allah. There is no remembrance except with leisure, and there is no leisure with the occupation of wealth. It is narrated that a man accompanied Jesus, the son of Mary, peace be upon him, and said,"

   Source in Miserliness and Wealth →

Book 26: Condemnation of the World

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "And when you see poverty approaching, say, welcome, emblem of the righteous. And if you wish, follow the example of Jesus, son of Mary, peace be upon him, for he used to say, my food is hunger, my emblem is fear, my garment is wool, my prayer in winter is at sunrise,"

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2. "I will command a herald to proclaim where are the ascetics of the world attend the wedding of the ascetic Jesus son of Mary Jesus peace be upon him also said woe to the one attached to this world for how will he die and leave it"

   Source in Condemnation of the World →

The Story of Ibrahim

Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets

1. "their covenant, and from you, O Muhammad, and from Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, son of Mary, and We took from them a solemn covenant, and He has ordained for you of religion what He enjoined upon Noah, and that which We revealed to you, and what We enjoined upon"

   Source in The Story of Ibrahim →

Volume One: From Tangier to the Lands of the East

Ibn Battuta · Rihla — The Travels of Ibn Battuta

1. "the tomb of Rabia al-Badawiya, attributed to the desert, different from the famous Rabia al-Adawiya. In the aforementioned valley lies a church revered by the Christians, where they claim the tomb of Mary, peace be upon her, is. There is also another grand church"

   Source in Volume One →

2. "with, O Zachariah, indeed we give you good tidings of a boy whose name will be John, Maryam 7. This mosque is renowned for its virtue. I read in the Virtues of Damascus from Sufyan al-Thawri that prayer in the Mosque of Damascus is worth 30,000 prayers."

   Source in Volume One →

Book 19: The Book of Commanding Good and Forbidding Evil

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "more satisfying than if it came from someone else, they are following their own desires. They should fear Allah and first admonish themselves. In such cases, it is said to them as was said to Jesus, Peace be upon him. O son of Mary, admonish yourself, and if you"

   Source in The Book of Commanding Good and Forbidding Evil →

Book 32: Patience and Gratitude

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "I saw in the Gospel that Jesus, son of Mary, peace be upon him, said, It has been said to you before that an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, but I say to you, Do not resist with evil, but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also."

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Book 8: The Mysteries of Qur'an Recitation

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "to Al-Ma'idah, on Saturday night with Al-An'am to Hud, on Sunday night with Yusuf to Maryam, on Monday night with Taha to Al-Naml, on Tuesday night with Al-Ankabut to Sa'd, and on Wednesday night with Al-Zumar to Al-Rahman, concluding on Thursday night."

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The Story of Musa

Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets

1. "Some say she was his aunt, as mentioned by al-Suhayli, and Allah knows best. Her praise and commendation will be mentioned in the story of Mary, daughter of Imran, and that they will be among the wives of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be"

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Book 25: Condemnation of Rancor and Envy

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "Mary, who exemplifies responding to evil with good. Luqman's wisdom is shared, illustrating how true character is revealed in challenging situations. The text also delves into the concept of seeking justice and satisfaction through words, advising"

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Book 16: Etiquettes of Seclusion

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "will come. Such withdrawal is prohibited unless necessary. Arguments in favor of seclusion include the statement of Allah about Abraham, Peace be upon him, in Surah Maryam, And I will turn away from you and from those you invoke besides"

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The Story of Nuh

Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets

1. "In Surah Al-Ahzab, Allah says, And when We took from the Prophets their covenant, and from you, O Muhammad, and from Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, the son of Mary, and We took from them a solemn covenant. In Surah Saad, it is stated,"

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The Story of Adam

Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets

1. "This is what Allah the Exalted says, And when We took from the prophets their covenant, and from you, and from Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus the son of Mary, And We took from them a solemn covenant, Qur'an, Surat al-Ahzab, verse 7."

   Source in The Story of Adam →

2. "Mary, daughter of Imran? This narration has a weak chain, as Nafi, Abu Hurmuz was declared unreliable by several scholars, and Allah knows best. Mirab al-Ahbar said, No one in Paradise has a beard except Adam, whose beard is black"

   Source in The Story of Adam →

Book 34: Poverty and Asceticism

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "He replied, Asiyah is the leader of the women of her world, and Maryam is the leader of the women of her world, and you are the leader of the women of your world. You will reside in homes of pearls, with no harm, noise, or fatigue."

   Source in Poverty & Asceticism →