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Monday, August 11, 2025

Episode: 114 Reading Material for Qur’an 3:42 - 71

 

Selected Qur’an Verses (3:42–49, 71)

(“God” substituted in place of “Allah”)

3:42

And when the angels said, “O Mary, indeed God has chosen you and purified you and chosen you above the women of the worlds.” QuranX+6Quran.com+6Al-Quran.cc+6

3:43

“O Mary, be obedient to your Lord and humble yourself and bow down with those who bow.” alahmadiyya.org

3:44–49 (condensed highlights)

  • 3:45: The angels bring glad tidings that God will give Mary a son named the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, one of the closest to God.

  • 3:47: Mary questions how she can have a son with no man touching her; God replies that He creates what He wills—“Be,” and it is.

  • 3:48–49: Jesus will be taught the Book, Wisdom, the Torah, and the Gospel; he will perform miracles (like creating a bird from clay, healing, raising the dead) by God’s permission, and will inform people what they eat and store. Al-Quran.cc+3alahmadiyya.org+3Islamic Studies+3

3:71

“O People of the Scripture, why do you mix the truth with falsehood and conceal the truth while you know?” Quran.com+6Quran.com+6Surah Quran+6

Bible Parallels (Tree of Life Version)

Here are analogous passages in the Bible that resonate with these Qur’anic themes:

  • On Mary’s favor and purity (3:42–43):

    • Luke 1:28 (TLV): “The angel entered to her and said, ‘Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women.’”
      This reflects Mary’s special selection and purity before God.

  • Divine conception ("Be," and it is) (3:47):

    • Luke 1:35 (TLV): “The angel answered her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; for that reason the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.’”
      Both passages underscore miraculous conception by divine will.

  • Jesus teaching, miracles, prophecy (3:48–49):

    • Luke 2:52 (TLV): “And Jesus continued to increase in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.”

    • Acts 3:6 (TLV): “But Peter said, ‘I do not have silver or gold, but what I do have I give to you: In the name of Yeshua the Messiah of Nazareth, walk!’”
      These illustrate Jesus’ wisdom growth and miracle-working, akin to Qur’anic descriptions.

  • Mixing truth with falsehood (3:71):

    • Matthew 23:27 (TLV): “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you are like whitewashed tombs—outwardly appearing beautiful, but within full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness.”

    • 2 Peter 3:16 (TLV): warns of those who distort Scripture “as they do also the rest of the Scriptures”—parallel to concealing or mixing truth.

Historical & Spiritual Context

Surah 3:42–49

Verse 3:71

  • Historical backdrop: Addressed to “People of the Scripture” (Jews and Christians) who held scriptural knowledge yet concealed or distorted parts of it—often to undermine Muhammad’s claim or prophetic signs. QuranXquran-wiki.com

  • Spiritual essence: A critique of hypocrisy, urging sincerity in upholding truth and warning against selective acknowledgment of revelation.

Spiritual Takeaways (Educational & Reflective)

  1. God’s Grace and Purposeful Selection:
    Mary is honored for her purity and devotion—an example that being chosen by God carries both privilege and responsibility. Reflect: How does humility deepen our communion with the divine?

  2. Faith in Divine Capability:
    Mary’s surrender—accepting the miraculous conception—teaches trust in God’s will. Reflect: Where in your life are you called to trust beyond logic?

  3. Jesus as a Sign, Not Divine by Self:
    The Qur’an emphasizes the miracles and prophethood of Jesus, performed by God’s permission. Reflect: How does recognizing divine agency in spiritual gifts reshape our admiration for sacred figures?

  4. Integrity of Scripture:
    The admonition in verse 71 calls for honesty in preserving truth. Reflect: In what ways can one guard against misrepresenting truth—whether for convenience, bias, or fear?

  5. Dialogue Across Faiths:
    Seeing parallels between Qur’anic and Biblical narratives fosters respectful interfaith understanding. Reflect: How might shared themes of reverence for Mary or Jesus be bridges for deeper community?

In summary, these passages elevate Mary’s virtuous role, highlight Jesus as a destined messenger, affirm God’s miraculous power, and call for integrity in scripture. They resonate with Biblical accounts and offer profound spiritual lessons in humility, trust, and fidelity to truth.

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