BIRTH OF JESUS (AS)
 As
is well known, birth is a very difficult process demanding
much care. Delivering a baby without the assistance of an
experienced person and due medical care is difficult. However,
Maryam, all alone, succeeded in delivering a baby, thanks
to her loyalty to Allah and the trust she put in Him.
While feeling severe labour pains, Allah inspired
Maryam and instructed her in each step. In this way, she delivered
her baby effortlessly and in the best circumstances. This
was a great favour shown to Maryam:
The pains of labour drove her to the trunk
of a date palm. She said, "Oh if only I had died and was something
discarded and forgotten!"
A voice called out to her
from under her, "Do not grieve! Your Lord has placed a small
stream at your feet. Shake the trunk of the palm towards you
and fresh, ripe dates will drop down onto you.
Eat and drink and delight your eyes. If you
should see anyone at all, just say, 'I have made a vow of
abstinence to the All-Merciful and today I will not speak
to any human being.'" (Surah Maryam: 23-26)
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