Her Life
Who was Maryam’s mother?
Hannah.
Who is Maryam’s son?
Prophet ‘Isa(AS).
Who did Maryam’s mother dedicate her child to?
To serve Allah and only Allah
Where did Maryam go when she was about to give birth?
To a far, quiet place.
Which surah contains information about her?
Surah Al-Insan
Where did Maryam grow up and worship?
In Bayt al-Maqdis
Who was Zakariyya to Maryam?
Her guardian (and married to her aunt).
What surprised Hannah about her baby?
She expected a boy but had a girl.
What tree did Maryam sit under during labor?
A date-palm tree.
What is Maryam known for the most?
Her purity and strong faith.
Who took care of Maryam when she was young?
Prophet Zakariyya (AS).
What was the name of Maryam’s cousin who was also a prophet?
Yahya (AS).
What did the angel tell Maryam before she became pregnant?
that she was pure, always worshipped Allah, and Allah wanted to show a great miracle through her.
Who spoke as a newborn to defend Maryam?
Baby ‘Isa (AS).
How many women are considered the best of all time in Islam?
4
What special room did Maryam pray in?
A mihrab (a private room/ prayer area).
From which prophet’s family line did Maryam come?
Prophet Ibrahim (AS) through Ishaq and Ya‘qub.
Who won the lot to be her guardian?
Zakariyya (AS).
What is said to be the reason how Maryam became pregnant?
Angel Jibreel breathing on her.
Name one of the four greatest women.
Asiyah
Khadijah
Fatimah
What miracle did Zakariyya see when he visited her?
She had fruits and food from Allah.
What was Maryam’s father’s name?
Imran.
Why did the men draw lots for Maryam?
To see who would take care of her.
Why did Allah make Prophet Isa speak as a baby in front of the accusing people?
because he wanted to show them allah's miracle and to defend Maryam as she did nothing wrong
Why is Maryam a great example to all muslim women?
*does not need to be exactly the same*
She performed great worship exceedingly. She was modest, pure, and wise. As well as Allah choosing her to show a miracle to the people, a great example, he mentions her in the quran multiple times. A whole surah dedicated to her!