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'Isa — words from the cradle

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By Allah's command 'Isa was born of the virgin Maryam, without a father. The Quran says that the example of 'Isa with Allah is like that of Adam: He created him from dust, then said to him 'Be', and he was.

When Maryam came back to her people carrying the child, they began to accuse her. She only pointed to the baby. They said: how can we speak to a child in the cradle? Then the infant 'Isa spoke:

قَالَ إِنِّي عَبۡدُ ٱللَّهِ ءَاتَىٰنِيَ ٱلۡكِتَٰبَ وَجَعَلَنِي نَبِيّٗا
“[Jesus] said, "Indeed, I am the servant of Allāh. He has given me the Scripture and made me a prophet.”
Surah Maryam 19:30
Translation: Saheeh International (QuranEnc)

By Allah's permission

Grown up, he came as a messenger to the Children of Israel with the Injil. Allah showed many signs through him — he would shape a bird from clay, breathe into it and it became a bird; he healed the blind from birth and the leper, and brought the dead to life — and each time the Quran adds: by Allah's permission.

His disciples, the Hawariyyun, said: we are Allah's helpers; we believe in Allah, so bear witness that we submit.

Raised up

His enemies sought to kill him. The Quran says plainly that they did not kill him, nor crucify him; rather it was made to appear so to them.

بَل رَّفَعَهُ ٱللَّهُ إِلَيۡهِۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ عَزِيزًا حَكِيمٗا
“Rather, Allāh raised him to Himself. And ever is Allāh Exalted in Might and Wise.”
Surah An-Nisa 4:158
Translation: Saheeh International (QuranEnc)

On the Day of Judgement Allah will ask him: did you tell people to take you and your mother as gods? 'Isa will say: glory be to You! It was not for me to say what I had no right to say. I told them only what You commanded me — worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord.

The lesson
Every miracle happens only by Allah's permission; and all the prophets taught one thing — worship Allah alone.
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Sources and review

• Surah Ali 'Imran 3:45–59
• Surah Maryam 19:16–36
• Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:110–118
• Surah An-Nisa 4:157–158
The main events of this story are from the Quran; we have tried not to add details the Quran does not give.
Reviewed by: Md. Zubaer Ahammed · 2026-11-11
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