Maryam (مريم) - Surah Details

19. Maryam (مريم)

Meaning: Mary

Total Ayahs: 98

Place of Revelation: Mecca

Summary

Surah Maryam uniquely begins with the story of Prophet Zakariya (AS) and the miraculous birth of Yahya (AS), followed by the miraculous birth of Isa (AS) to Maryam (AS) without a father. It contrasts divine power with human limitations, showing Allah's ability to do the impossible. The Surah comforts the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by showing how previous prophets also faced rejection. It concludes with promises of mercy for believers and warnings for disbelievers on Judgment Day.

Core Message

Allah's power transcends natural laws. True faith requires submission to divine will. Prophetic missions consistently face rejection but ultimately prevail.

Benefits

The Prophet (PBUH) said this Surah softened the heart of Umar ibn al-Khattab when he first heard it (Ibn Ishaq). Its recitation is said to increase love for prophets and strengthen faith in divine miracles. Scholars note its effectiveness in softening hearts and inviting others to Islam.

Famous Verses

19:19 "قَالَ إِنَّمَآ أَنَا۠ رَسُولُ رَبِّكِ لِأَهَبَ لَكِ غُلَـٰمًۭا زَكِيًّۭا" - 'He said: I am only the messenger of your Lord to give you a pure boy.'
19:33 "وَٱلسَّلَـٰمُ عَلَىَّ يَوْمَ وُلِدتُّ وَيَوْمَ أَمُوتُ وَيَوْمَ أُبْعَثُ حَيًّۭا" - 'And peace be upon me the day I was born, the day I die, and the day I will be raised alive.'
19:96 "إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ سَيَجْعَلُ لَهُمُ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنُ وُدًّۭا" - 'Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds - the Most Merciful will appoint for them affection.'

Moral Lesson

Miracles confirm prophethood. Purity and devotion attract divine blessings. Allah's mercy encompasses all aspects of life and afterlife.

Divine Attributes

Al-Qadir (The All-Powerful), Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful), Al-Khaliq (The Creator), Al-Muhyi (The Giver of Life)

Keywords

Maryam Zakariya Yahya Isa Miraculous Birth Divine Mercy