13. And piety for all creatures as from Us, and purity. He was devout, John the Baptist did not live long. He was imprisoned by Herod, the tetrarch (provincial ruler under the Roman Empire ), whom he had reproved for his sins, and eventually beheaded at the instigation of a woman with whom Herod was infatuated. But even in his young life, he was granted: 1) Wisdom by Allah, for he boldly denounced sin. 2) Gentle pity and love for all Allahs creatures, for he moved among the humble and lowly, and despised soft raiment, and; 3) Purity of life, for he renounced the world and lived in the wilderness. All his work he did in his youth. These things showed themselves in his conduct, for he was devout, showing love to Allah and to Allahs creatures, and more particularly to his parents (for we are considering that aspect of his life). This was also shown by the fact that he never used violence, from an attitude of arrogance, nor entertained a spirit of rebellion against divine Law. 14. And kind to his parents, and he was not overbearing or rebellious. 15. So Peace on him the day he was born, the day that he dies, and the day that he will be raised up to life again! This is spoken as in the lifetime of Yahya. Peace and Allahs Blessings were on him when he was born; they continue when he is about to die an unjust death at the hands of a tyrant; and they will be specially manifest at the Day of Judgement. 16. Relate in the Book the story of Mary, when she withdrew from her family to a place in the East. Mary as related in 3:42-51 “Behold! the angels said: O Mary! Allah hath chosen thee and purified thee- chosen thee above the women of all nations. O Mary! worship Thy Lord devoutly: Prostrate thyself, and bow down in prayer with those who bow down. 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). 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; He shall speak to the people in childhood and in maturity. And he shall be (of the company) of the righteous. She said: O my Lord! How shall I have a son when no man hath touched me? He said: Even so, Allah createth what He willeth. When He hath decreed a plan, He but saith to it, Be, and it is! And Allah will teach him the Book and Wisdom, the Law and the Gospel, And (appoint him) a messenger to the Children of Israel, (with this message): I have come to you, with a Sign from your Lord, in that I make for you out of clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, and breathe into it, and it becomes a bird by Allahs leave. And I heal those born blind, and the lepers, and I quicken the dead, by Allahs leave; and I declare to you what ye eat, and what ye store in your houses. Surely therein is a Sign for you if ye did believe; (I have come to you), to attest the Law which was before me. And to make lawful to you part of what was (Before) forbidden to you; I have come to you with a Sign from your Lord. So fear Allah, and obey me. It is Allah Who is my Lord and your Lord; then worship Him. This is a Way that is straight.. Here the whole theme is different: it is the personal side of the spiritual experiences of the worshippers of Allah in relation to their families or environment. To a private eastern chamber, perhaps in the Temple. She went into privacy, from her people and from people in general, for prayer and devotion. It was in this state of purity that the angel appeared to her in the shape of a man. She thought it was man. She was frightened, and adjured him not to invade her privacy. 17. She placed a screen to screen herself from them; then We sent her our angel, and he appeared before her as a man in all respects. 18. She said: I seek refuge from thee to Allah Most Gracious. Come not near if thou dost fear Allah. 19. He said: Nay, I am only a messenger from thy Lord, to announce to thee the gift of a holy son. Allah had destined her to be the mother of the Prophet Jesus Christ, and now had come the time when this should be announced to her.
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