Page 55: Prayers of Zakariyya, Glad Tidings of Yahya, and the Chosen Status of Maryam
Surah Āl ʿImrān · Page 55 Surah Āl ʿImrān — Prayers of Zakariyya, Glad Tidings of Yahya, and the Chosen Status of Maryam Verses 3:38–45 · Page 55 📖 About This Page Surah Āl ʿImrān · Verses 38–45 Page 55 seamlessly flows from the miraculous accounts of divine provisions given to Maryam inside her sanctuary. Inspired by this vivid manifestation of Allah's unmeasured bounty, Prophet Zakariyya turns to his Lord in fervent, sincere supplication for pure offspring, despite his advanced age and his wife's barrenness. This moving plea is instantly answered by the angels with the joyous glad tidings of Yahya (John)—a honorable prophet confirming a word from Allah. The narrative then turns back to focus intently on Maryam, detailing how the angels addre...