By Aisha Stacey (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: This article describes what happened to Mary after she came under the care of the Prophet Zachariah. It tells how the angel Gabriel announced the birth of a special child, how she coped…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: Christians know her as Mary, the mother of Jesus. Muslims also refer to her as the mother of Jesus, or in Arabic, Umm Eisa. In Islam Mary is often called Maryam bint Imran;…
By Raiiq Ridwan (understandquran.com) [edited by IslamReligion.com] Description: A discussion of the qualities of the grandparents of Jesus that led to the upbringing of a righteous household. It’s quite interesting that even the grandparents of Jesus (peace be upon him)…
By Marwa El-Naggar (Reading Islam) Description: A brief story of our mother Mary and her miraculous birth to Jesus. In Islam, Jesus is considered one of the five greatest prophets sent by God to mankind. Muslims’ knowledge about Jesus is…
By IslamReligion.com Description: This part explores the verses of the Holy Quran that talk about God’s protection of Jesus, his followers, his second coming in this world and what will happen to him on the day of resurrection. The Passion…
By IslamReligion.com Description: This part explores the life of the Prophet Jesus, his message, miracles, his disciples and what is mentioned about them in the Holy Quran. Jesus the Prophet “Say, ‘We believe in God and what has been revealed…
By IslamReligion.com Description: The following three part series consists entirely of verses from the Holy Quran about Mary (Mother of Jesus) including her birth, childhood, personal qualities, and the miraculous birth of Jesus. The Birth of Mary “Indeed God chose…
By M. Abdulsalam (© 2006 IslamReligion.com) Description: The finale of a three-part article discussing the Islamic concept of Mary: Part 3: The birth of Jesus, and the importance and respect Islam pays to Mary, the mother of Jesus. The Birth…
By M. Abdulsalam (© 2006 IslamReligion.com) Description: The second of a three-part article discussing the Islamic concept of Mary: Part 2: Her annunciation. Her Annunciation God informs us of the instance the angels gave Mary the glad tidings of a…
By M. Abdulsalam (© 2006 IslamReligion.com) Description: The first of a three-part article discussing the Islamic concept of Mary: Part 1: Her childhood. Mary, the Mother of Jesus, holds a very special position in Islam, and God proclaims her to…