Draft:Lady Mary
Lady Mary is the mother of Jesus (Peace be upon him), whom she bore miraculously by divine will and without a husband. Mary is the only woman whose name is mentioned in the Quran. Lady Mary (Peace be upon her) is one of the four ladies of the two worlds. The story of Lady Mary's (Peace be upon her) life is of such special importance that the Kind God named Surah Al-Imran after Lady Mary (Peace be upon her) and describes the story of her life. Mary, Saint Mary or Mary al-Adhra (Hebrew: מרים) in the Quran and the New Testament, is the name of the mother of Jesus Christ. Christians and Muslims believe in the descent of revelation upon Mary. Template:متن قرآن. [Cite] When the angels said: O Mary! Surely God gives you good news of a word from Him whose name is the Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, distinguished in the world and the Hereafter and among the near ones. Lady Mary (Peace be upon her), according to the belief of Muslims, is the manifestation of infallibility, chastity, honesty, and servitude. Her father Prophet Imran (Peace be upon him) passed away before Mary's birth. Her mother appointed her for service to the House of God. Her guardianship was assigned to Prophet Zechariah (Peace be upon him) by lot. The upbringing of Mary (Peace be upon her) was so extraordinary and virtuous that God attributed it to Himself. Zechariah built a place for Mary (Peace be upon her) away from the sight of men in the Temple so that she could engage in worship with peace of mind. God would provide for Mary from His own provision in her sanctuary.
History of Lady Mary's Birth
Based on reports from historical sources, Lady Mary (Peace be upon her) was born during the time of the Parthian government[1].
Lady Mary in the Quran
Lady Mary (Peace be upon her) in the Quran, before being the mother of Jesus (Peace be upon him), herself has an independent status and rank. Numerous verses of the Quran express this topic.
The name Mary appears 34 times in the Quran, and apart from her, the name of no other woman is explicitly mentioned in the Quran[2] The Holy Quran introduces Mary daughter of Imran as a model for believers who kept her lap pure, affirmed the words of her Lord and His books, and was among the devout and obedient to God's command: Template:متن قرآن O Mary, perform worship and prostration for your Lord and bow with those who bow.
As you know, there is not much notable information available about the history of Lady Mary's (Peace be upon her) life; therefore, one cannot express an opinion with certainty regarding the details of her life. According to the explicit statement of the Holy Bible, Lady Mary (Peace be upon her) lived for a while after the death of Jesus (Peace be upon him) and witnessed her son being crucified[3], but since the religion of Islam does not accept the crucifixion of Jesus (Peace be upon him), it does not hold such a belief, and in this regard, there is also a report that it was Jesus himself (Peace be upon him) who performed the ritual washing for his mother Mary (Peace be upon her)[4].
The Birth of Lady Maryam in the Quran
According to reports, Maryam's mother was barren and did not bear a child for 30 years[5]; therefore, she prayed to God to grant her a child. When her prayer was answered and she became pregnant, in gratitude for this divine favor, she vowed that her child would be a servant of the Temple of Bayt al-Maqdis.
The Quran expresses the story of Maryam (peace be upon her) from her birth and her mother's vow as follows: "[Remember] when the wife of 'Imran said: 'My Lord! Indeed, I have vowed to You what is in my womb [to be] dedicated [for Your service from my guardianship and care], so accept this from me. Indeed, You are the Hearing, the Knowing. When she delivered her, she said: 'My Lord! I have delivered a female.' And Allah was most knowing of what she delivered, and the male [whose birth she had desired, in honor, greatness, value, and personality] is not like this female [so regarding her naming, she said:] 'Indeed, I have named her Maryam, and I seek refuge for her and her descendants from the deadly dangers and destructive temptations of the outcast Shaytan.' So her Lord accepted her with good acceptance and caused her to grow in a good manner[6]".
It is reported that when Maryam's mother gave birth to her, based on the vow she had made, she wrapped the infant in a cloth and took her to Bayt al-Maqdis for service in the Temple, to the Prophets and scholars who were engaged in worship there. Maryam's mother explained her vow to them, and asked the scholars and elders of Banu Israel to take guardianship of her[7]. Since Maryam was the child of 'Imran and from a great family, and Maryam's father ('Imran) held the position of leadership over them. It was here that Zakariya (peace be upon him) said: I am more worthy of her guardianship; since her aunt is in my house. The individuals present in the Temple, whose number was 29, were not satisfied with Zakariya's proposal; thus, they cast lots, and the lot fell to Zakariya's name[8], and while he had no child, he took guardianship of Maryam (peace be upon her):[9]".
Thus, Lady Maryam (peace be upon her) went to Bayt al-Maqdis and prepared an area for herself in the eastern part thereof, and engaged in worship there[10]". During this period, she had appropriate physical growth and was also subject to other divine favors and graces, such that whenever Zakariya was present at her place of worship, he would see foods with her, and Maryam (peace be upon her), in answer to the question of where did you get these? would say: These are from Allah[11].
Lady Maryam, the Lady of the Women of the Worlds
The expression "Sayyidat Nisa' al-Alamin" does not come directly in the Quran. This expression is derived from verse 43 of Surah Al-Imran where Allah addresses Lady Maryam (peace be upon her), saying: Template:Quran Text[12].
Although this title is mentioned for Lady Zahra (peace be upon her) and Lady Maryam (peace be upon her), these two honorable ladies, but referring to narrations clarifies that its usage in these two cases is different; thus, there is no duality in it[13].
Lady Maryam and Heavenly Food
The Quran says regarding Lady Maryam's food: "Whenever Zakariya entered her Mihrab, he would see special food there. He asked her: O Maryam! Where did you get this from?! She said: This is from Allah. Allah provides sustenance to whom He wills without account[14]".
What type of food and from where the heavenly food brought for Maryam was is not mentioned in the verse, but from numerous narrations found in narrative sources, it can be understood that this food was out-of-season fruits that appeared beside the prayer niche by the command of the Lord[15]. However, in some other narrations, grapes and green pomegranates are enumerated which were descended upon her from the highest horizon[16].
Marriage of Lady Maryam
According to some historical reports, Joseph son of Jacob son of Mathan was the paternal cousin of Lady Maryam (peace be upon her)[17] or her maternal cousin[18]. He was a wise man and had a special devotion to serving the synagogue. He worked as a carpenter and helped the poor from his income[19].
Prophet Zechariah (peace be upon him) had appointed him to serve Lady Maryam (peace be upon her)[20]; therefore, Joseph always took care of Maryam and for this reason was the first person who became concerned about her pregnancy[21].
In the Holy Quran, there is no mention of Joseph the Carpenter, but some passages in the Gospel indicate that Lady Maryam (peace be upon her) was engaged to Joseph the Carpenter and eventually married him. However, the birth of Jesus Christ (peace be upon him) occurred before their marriage. According to some historical and exegetical sources, Joseph the Carpenter was someone who, by the order of Prophet Zechariah (peace be upon him), was responsible for attending to some of Maryam's affairs.
For this reason, some unjustly sought to claim that the birth of Jesus (peace be upon him) was the result of an illicit relationship between the two, a claim which both the explicit text of the Holy Quran and the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) consider as a slander against Maryam. Moreover, the speaking of Jesus (peace be upon him) in the cradle was a miracle that God placed before the people to prove his prophethood and the innocence of Maryam (peace be upon her)[22].
Therefore, neither in the verses of the Quran nor in the narrations of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny) and Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) is there any evidence for the marriage of Lady Maryam (peace be upon her) to Joseph the Carpenter—even after the birth of Jesus Christ (peace be upon him).
Death and Shrine of Lady Maryam
There is a difference of opinion regarding the age of Lady Maryam (peace be upon her) at the time of her death. It is famous that she passed away at the age of 51[23]. The shrine of Lady Maryam (peace be upon her) is also located in Jerusalem[24].
It should be noted that no authentic report has been recorded regarding the manner of her death[25].
See Also
Notes
- ↑ Belami, History of Tabari, research, Roshan, Mohammad, Vol 1, p 501, Tehran, Sorush, Third Edition, 1373 and 1378 SH.
- ↑ "Names of women mentioned directly and indirectly in the Quran", 33344.
- ↑ Gospel of John, 19:25.
- ↑ Kulayni, Mohammad bin Yaqub, Al-Kafi, researcher, corrector, Ghaffari, Ali Akbar, Akhoundi, Mohammad, Vol 1, p 459, Tehran, Dar al-Kutub al-Islamiyya, Fourth Edition, 1407 AH.
- ↑ Ibn Khaldun, Al-ibar Tarikh Ibn Khaldun, translation, Ayati, Abdolmohammad, Vol 1, p 159, Institute for Cultural Studies and Research, First Edition, 1363 SH.
- ↑ Al-Imran, 35-37.
- ↑ Makarem Shirazi, Naser, Tafsir-e Namune, Vol 2, p 544 - 545, Tehran, Dar al-Kutub al-Islamiyya, First Edition, 1374 SH.
- ↑ Tabarsi, Fazl bin Hasan, Majma' al-Bayan fi Tafsir al-Quran, Introduction, Balaghi, Mohammad Javad, Vol 2, p 739, Tehran, Naser Khosro, Third Edition, 1372 SH.
- ↑ Al-Imran, 44: "(O Prophet!) This [story of Maryam and Zakariya] is from the news of the unseen that We reveal to you, and you were not present when they cast their pens (for lot-drawing) into the water to determine which one would undertake the custody and guardianship of Maryam, and (also) when (the scholars of Banu Israel, to gain the honor of her guardianship,) were disputing with each other, you were not present, and all of this was told to you through revelation.
- ↑ Maryam, 16: "And mention in this Book (heavenly), Maryam, when she withdrew from her family, and placed herself in an eastern chamber (of Bayt al-Maqdis).
- ↑ Al-Imran, 37; "Heavenly Food and Fruit of Lady Maryam (peace be upon her), 6219; "The Status of Maryam (peace be upon her) in the Quran and the Bible", 29833.
- ↑ "Heavenly Food and Fruit of Lady Maryam (peace be upon her), 6219; "The Status of Maryam (peace be upon her) in the Quran and the Bible", 29833.
- ↑ "Sayyidah of the Women of the World Fatimah and Maryam", 13764; "The Most Superior Ladies of the World Maryam or Fatimah", 15537.
- ↑ Al-Imran, 37.
- ↑ "Heavenly Food and Fruit of Lady Maryam (peace be upon her)", 6219; "The Representation of Gabriel in Human Form to Lady Maryam (peace be upon her), 100834.
- ↑ Qutb al-Din Rawandi, Sa'id bin Abdullah, Al-Kharij wa al-Jarij, Vol 2, p 617, Qom, Imam Mahdi Institute May Allah Hasten His Reappearance, First Edition, 1409 AH.
- ↑ Ibn Athir al-Jazari, Ali ibn Muhammad, al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh, vol. 1, p. 307, Beirut, Dar Sadir, 1385 AH.
- ↑ Al-Maqdisi, Mutahhar ibn Tahir, al-Badʾ wa al-Tarikh, vol. 3, p. 119.
- ↑ al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh, vol. 1, p. 307.
- ↑ al-Badʾ wa al-Tarikh, vol. 3, p. 119.
- ↑ al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh, vol. 1, p. 308.
- ↑ "Marriage of Lady Maryam (peace be upon her)", 105565; "Birth of Jesus (peace be upon him) and People's Suspicion", 66431.
- ↑ al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh, vol. 1, p. 307, Dar Sadir, Beirut, 1385 AH.
- ↑ Ibn al-Faqih, Abu Abdullah Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Ishaq, al-Buldan, research by al-Hadi, Yusuf, p. 146, Beirut, Alam al-Kutub, First Edition, 1416 AH, 1996 CE.
- ↑ "Burial Place and Manner of Death of Lady Maryam and Asiya (peace be upon them)", 14785.