Mary, the mother of Jesus, is a significant figure in Islam for several reasons. She is considered one of the four perfected women in Islam along with Khadijah, Fatima, and Asiya. The Quran tells Mary's story, including the annunciation where the angel Gabriel tells her she will give birth to Jesus miraculously without having been touched by a man. Mary is seen as the ideal believer who submitted to God's will without question. She is praised for her chastity and piety, making her an exemplary role model for both women and all Muslims.
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1. Outline Why is Mary mother of Jesus significant in Islam? Introduction The 4 perfected women in Islam Mary’s life story in the Qur’an Mary as a role model
2. The Four Perfected Women Khadijah Fatima Asiya Maryam "And Allah presents the example of Pharaoh's wife for those who believe, when she prayed: O Lord, build for me a house in Your Presence, and save me from Pharaoh and his work, and save me from a wicked people. And of Mary, daughter of 'Imran, who guarded her chastity, so that we breathed into her a life by Our will, and she believed the words of her Lord and His Books, and was obedient to Allah." (Qur'an, 66 : 11,12)
4. 19:16 Relate in the Book (the story of) Mary, when she withdrew from her family to a place in the East. 19:17 She placed a screen (to screen herself) from them; then We sent her our angel, and he appeared before her as a man in all respects. 19:18 She said: "I seek refuge from thee to (God) Most Gracious: (come not near) if thou dost fear God." 19:19 He said: "Nay, I am only a messenger from thy Lord, (to announce) to thee the gift of a holy son. 19:20 She said: "How shall I have a son, seeing that no man has touched me, and I am not unchaste?" 19:21 He said: "So (it will be): Thy Lord saith, 'that is easy for Me: and (We wish) to appoint him as a Sign unto men and a Mercy from Us':It is a matter (so) decreed." 19:22 So she conceived him, and she retired with him to a remote place.
5. Mary’s life Birth and childhood of Mary Annunciation Birth and presentation of Jesus
6. The Qur’an, Sura Maryam: 27-34 19:27 At length she brought the (babe) to her people, carrying him (in her arms). They said: "O Mary! truly an amazing thing hast thou brought! 19:28 "O sister of Aaron! Thy father was not a man of evil, nor thy mother a woman unchaste!" 19:29 But she pointed to the babe. They said: "How can we talk to one who is a child in the cradle?" 19:30 He said: "I am indeed a servant of God: He hath given me revelation and made me a prophet; 19:31 "And He hath made me blessed wheresoever I be, and hath enjoined on me Prayer and Charity as long as I live; 19:32 "(He) hath made me kind to my mother, and not overbearing or miserable; 19:33 "So peace is on me the day I was born, the day that I die, and the day that I shall be raised up to life (again)"! 19:34 Such (was) Jesus the son of Mary: (it is) a statement of truth, about which they dispute.
7. Mary as a role model Ideal believers and Mary Attributes of Mary in Qur’an Conclusion