Prophets and Revelation

Maryam, the mother of ʿIsa, is the only woman named in the Qur’an and has a chapter named after her. This article explains her status in Islamic belief, how the Qur’an describes her upbringing and devotion, the Qur’anic account of the birth of ʿIsa, and how Muslims understand her in relation to Christian belief. It quotes the relevant passages with named translations and keeps revelation distinct from commentary. Readers comparing the Islamic and Christian accounts of Jesus will find the related articles in the Islam and Christianity collection.