Maryamمريم
The chosen of all women: a quiet life that carried a miracle.
“And [mention] when the angels said, 'O Maryam, indeed Allah has chosen you and purified you and chosen you above the women of the worlds.'”
The story of Maryam
Maryam (Mary), peace be upon her, is honoured in the Qur’an as the greatest of all women: “chosen above the women of the worlds” (Surah Aal Imran 3:42). Her mother had promised her unborn child to the service of Allah, and Maryam grew up devoted to worship in the sanctuary, where Allah provided for her in ways that amazed those around her.
When the angel brought her the news that she would have a son by Allah’s command, without a father, Maryam trusted her Lord completely. She gave birth to Prophet Isa (Jesus) in a lonely place, comforted by a stream and the fruit of a palm tree. And when people questioned her, the baby Isa spoke from the cradle to defend his mother and declare himself a servant and prophet of Allah.
Maryam’s story is one of purity, patience, and unshakeable trust in Allah, even when she faced what seemed impossible alone.
In this story
A Mother's Vow
A mother whispers a prayer that protects two souls forever.
The Girl in the Sanctuary
Fruit appears in a quiet chamber, and Allah is sending it.
The Visitor at the Curtain
An angel arrives, and two small words build the world.
The Date Palm
A mother alone, a stream from the dust, a tree that gives in season.
The Cradle that Spoke
A baby speaks the truth his Creator placed on his tongue.
What children learn
Trust when it’s hard
Maryam trusted Allah’s plan even when she could not yet explain it to others.
Devotion and purity
Her life of worship made her a model for believing men and women alike.
Allah provides
From the sanctuary to the palm tree, Allah cared for her in unexpected ways.
Questions about Maryam
Who was Maryam in Islam?+
Maryam (Mary), peace be upon her, was the righteous mother of Prophet Isa (Jesus) and is honoured in the Qur’an as the greatest woman ever created. A whole chapter, Surah Maryam, is named after her.
Is Maryam mentioned in the Qur’an?+
Yes. She is the only woman named in the Qur’an, mentioned more times in it than in the Gospels, and Surah Maryam (chapter 19) tells her story.
What can children learn from Maryam?+
Purity of heart, devotion to Allah, and trusting Him completely even in a difficult and lonely moment.
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