The Story of Mary and Jesus in the Quran: Reprinted from the Meaning of the Holy Quran

by Abdullah Yusuf Ali

The nineteenth chapter of the Qur'an is named Maryam, the Arabic name for Mary, the mother of Isa (Jesus). The reading of this chapter shows reverence Muslims have towards Jesus, his mother, Zakariyya and his son Yahya (John the Baptist). The chapter presents the lives of the Virgin, her son and of John before them in terms of grace, love and miracle.

24 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Abdullah Yusuf Ali, CBE, FRSL was an Indian Islamic scholar who translated the Qur'an into English. Ali was born in Bombay, British India to a wealthy merchant family.

As a child, Ali received a religious education and, eventually, could recite the entire Qur'an from memory. He studied English literature and studied at several European universities, including the University of Leeds.

Reviews

[Khaled333 · Rating 4 out of 5]

The translation of all verses in the Quran talking about Jesus and Mary, categorized into parts. No commentary or any additional words, just verse translation, but very meaningful and to the point.

[Luul Del]

I should know who Isa (Jesus) is. Thank you