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Al [Imran 3: 38–41

He asked her: “Mary, how did this come to you?” She said: “It is from Allah. Allah provides sustenance to whom He wills beyond all reckoning.” (38) Then Zechariah prayed to his Lord: “O Lord! Grant me from Yourself out of Your grace the gift of a goodly offspring, for indeed You alone heed all prayers.” (39) As he stood praying in the sanctuary, the angels called out to him: “Allah gives you good tidings of John (Yahya), who shall confirm a command9 of Allah, shall be outstanding among people, utterly chaste, and a Prophet from among the righteous.” (40) Zechariah exclaimed, “My Lord! How shall I have a son when old age has overtaken me and my wife is barren?” He said: “Thus shall it be;10 Allah does what He wills.” (41) Zechariah said: “O my Lord! Appoint a Sign for me.” ▶

9 The “command from Allah” here signifies Jesus (peace be on him). His birth took place as the result of an extraordinary command from God and in an unusual manner, hence he is designated as “the command” or “word” from Allah.

10 Here it is being stressed that God would grant Zechariah a son despite his old age and the barrenness of his wife.

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