the righteous."
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He said: "O my Lord! How shall I have son, seeing I am very old, and my wife is barren." "Thus," was the answer,
"Doth Allah accomplish what He willeth."
3:41
He said: "O my Lord! Give me a Sign!" "Thy Sign," was the answer, "Shall be that thou shalt speak to no man for three
days but with signals. Then celebrate the praises of thy Lord again and again, and glorify Him in the evening and in the
morning."
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Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! Allah hath chosen thee and purified thee- chosen thee above the women of all
nations.
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"O Mary! worship Thy Lord devoutly: Prostrate thyself, and bow down (in prayer) with those who bow down."
3:44
This is part of the tidings of the things unseen, which We reveal unto thee (O Messenger!) by inspiration: Thou wast
not with them when they cast lots with arrows, as to which of them should be charged with the care of Mary: Nor wast
thou with them when they disputed (the point).
3:45
Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! Allah giveth thee glad tidings of a Word from Him: his name will be Christ Jesus, the
son of Mary, held in honour in this world and the Hereafter and of (the company of) those nearest to Allah;
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"He shall speak to the people in childhood and in maturity. And he shall be (of the company) of the righteous."
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