Surah Maryam

About Surah Maryam

Named after Mary (Maryam), this surah recounts the miraculous birth of Jesus and the story of the Prophet Zakariyyah, who was granted a son (Yahya) in old age. It emphasises divine mercy and the truth of prophethood.

Background & Revelation

Surah Maryam is the 19th surah of the Holy Quran, containing 98 verses. It is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed before the Prophet's migration to Medina. Meccan surahs typically focus on the foundations of faith: belief in Allah, the Day of Judgement, and the stories of past prophets.

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