The Surah is named after Maryam, the mother of Isa [Jesus]. Allah’s Messenger said, “Many amongst men attained perfection but amongst women none attained the perfection except Mary, the daughter of Imran and Asiya, the wife of Pharaoh. And the superiority ofAisha to other women is like the superiority of Tharid (i.e. an Arabic dish) to other meals.” [Bukhari 3769] There are 98 Ayat in this Surah.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThe subject matter of this Surah is the true message and teachings of the Prophets of Allah. Several Prophets are mentioned here: Zakariyya, Yahya, Isa and his mother Maryam, Ibrahim, Musa, Ismail and Idris -may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon all of them. Allah blessed these Prophets. They taught Tawhid and called their people to the worship of Allah alone. Great miracles and signs were also shown in the lives of these Prophets and Messengers.Sections: Prophet Zachariah’s prayer for a son. Birth of John (Yahya) and Allah’s favors upon him. Maryam -peace be upon her – and the miraculous birth of her son Jesus -peace be upon him. Prophet Ibrahim preached the unity of Allah. His conversation with his father. Other great Prophets and Messengers of Allah. The Resurrection will surely happen. Criticism of misconceptions about intercession and the divinity of Jesus.
