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The story of Mary, peace be upon her | Episode (5) | Mary is raised in the house of the Prophet

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0:00 In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
0:03 The story of Maryam, daughter of ‘Imran.
0:07 Peace be upon her.
0:10 Maryam was raised in the house of prophethood.
0:15 It is among the favors of Allah upon the young woman.
0:21 To be raised in a righteous home.
0:24 between two righteous parents.
0:27 Or that Allah prepares for her someone who will raise her from a young age in obedience to Allah.
0:32 from her brothers or sisters
0:35 Or one whom Allah employs for its sake.
0:38 And this is a blessing.
0:40 Only the intelligent and perceptive young woman truly benefits from it.
0:44 The one with the pure, sincere, and righteous inner self.
0:49 We have witnessed in this present time
0:51 Whoever is granted this blessing through the success bestowed by Allah.
0:56 Yet she rebels against them under the pretext of freedom.
1:00 which the ideas of feminism advocate.
1:04 And those who call for the corruption of young women
1:06 Then, the result is bitter.
1:09 The loss of the young woman.
1:11 And the loss of this blessing is due to the failure to show gratitude for it.
1:15 We have indeed seen those who regretted having followed this path.
1:20 After she witnessed the catastrophe that had befallen her.
1:23 through her rebellion against the upbringing of her righteous parents.
1:28 As for the intelligent and perceptive young woman,
1:31 And she benefited from the righteous environment that Allah prepared for her.
1:36 She lives in a state of happiness that only those who have tasted it can truly understand.
1:42 And Maryam, daughter of ‘Imran, peace be upon her.
1:46 Those for whom Allah has prepared a righteous environment in which to be nurtured.
1:51 For she is from a household that Allah has exalted above all the worlds.
1:56 And she was raised in the house of a prophet from among the prophets of Allah.
2:00 They were among a righteous people.
2:04 And it was decreed by Allah that she would be born an orphan.
2:07 And to complete yet another of Allah’s blessings upon the young woman.
2:11 This is understood by those who have studied the Prophetic biography and the way Allah cared for the orphans.
2:17 And reflect, noble sister, upon the words of Allah the Exalted:
2:21 In enumerating the blessings bestowed by Allah upon our Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
2:26 Where He said, "Did He not find you an orphan and give you shelter?"
2:32 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, encouraged the sponsorship of orphans.
2:37 He then explained its merit and the reward for it in the Hereafter, stating:
2:42 The one who cares for an orphan and I will be in Paradise like this.
2:46 And he gestured with his index and middle fingers.
2:50 It was recorded by al-Bukhari.
2:52 Such is the immense reward for the guardianship of an orphan.
2:56 This indicates the gravity of the responsibility inherent in this guardianship.
3:00 And sponsorship is not limited to a mere few dinars.
3:04 It is provided by the sponsor to a charitable organization that collects funds for orphans.
3:10 Then, he remains completely unaware of the orphan's needs.
3:14 Indeed, the sponsorship for which the reward is Paradise, in the company of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
3:20 Its significance is far greater than that.
3:24 Sponsorship, therefore, entails both upbringing and care.
3:27 And attending to the interests of the orphan.
3:30 And to manage his wealth and ensure its growth.
3:34 and maintaining them, and spending upon the orphan, unless the matter is decreed otherwise.
3:39 This meaning was clear to the righteous people during the time of Maryam, daughter of 'Imran.
3:45 And for that reason, they competed with one another to take charge of her care.
3:48 Who among them will attain this reward and immense recompense?
3:53 Allah the Exalted says:
3:54 That is from the news of the unseen which We reveal to you.
4:03 “This is of the tidings of things hidden. We reveal it unto thee (Muhammad). Thou wast not present with them when they threw their pens (to know) which of them should be the guardian of Mary, nor wast thou present with them when they quarrelled (thereupon).” (3:44)
4:08 Which of them shall take charge of Maryam?
4:13 “This is of the tidings of things hidden. We reveal it unto thee (Muhammad). Thou wast not present with them when they threw their pens (to know) which of them should be the guardian of Mary, nor wast thou present with them when they quarrelled (thereupon).” (3:44)
4:19 Ibn Jarir al-Tabari, may Allah have mercy on him, said:
4:22 As for their pens,
4:24 These are the arrows with which those who cast lots among the Children of Israel cast their lots.
4:29 regarding the guardianship of Maryam.
4:32 And Ibn 'Atiyyah, may Allah have mercy on him, said:
4:35 And the majority of the scholars.
4:37 This is because he was eager to obtain it and competed for it.
4:42 And Ibn Kathir, may Allah have mercy on him, said:
4:45 They cast lots regarding the matter of Maryam, to see which of them would take charge of her care.
4:49 This is due to their desire for the reward.
4:52 The outcome was exactly what Allah had chosen for her.
4:56 From the fact that Maryam was raised in the household of one of His prophets.
5:00 Allah the Exalted says:
5:02 And Zakariyya took her into his care.
5:05 Abu Zahra, may Allah have mercy on him, said:
5:08 And he took her into his care.
5:09 That is, he entrusted her to the care of Zakariyya.
5:12 For the fundamental meaning of sponsorship (kafala) is that of joining or attachment.
5:16 He took her into his care so that she would be under his protection.
5:20 And that came to pass by the will of Allah.
5:23 And this was the result of a ballot that took place among them.
5:26 This was because the righteous among her people disputed over who would take charge of her care.
5:31 So they drew lots.
5:33 The lot fell to the Prophet of Allah, Zakariyya, peace be upon him.
5:37 It is for this reason that He, glory be to Him, said:
5:39 That is from the tidings of the unseen which We reveal to you.
5:47 “This is of the tidings of things hidden. We reveal it unto thee (Muhammad). Thou wast not present with them when they threw their pens (to know) which of them should be the guardian of Mary, nor wast thou present with them when they quarrelled (thereupon).” (3:44)
5:52 Which of them would take charge of Maryam?
5:57 “This is of the tidings of things hidden. We reveal it unto thee (Muhammad). Thou wast not present with them when they threw their pens (to know) which of them should be the guardian of Mary, nor wast thou present with them when they quarrelled (thereupon).” (3:44)
6:03 That pure and saintly woman was thus under the care of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
6:08 And she was raised in the cradle of Prophethood.
6:11 So that she and her son might be a sign for all the worlds.
6:16 And the guardianship of the Prophet of Allah, Zakariyya, over Maryam.
6:19 He arranged for her to be raised in the house of Prophethood.
6:23 And you should take from the character and worship of the noble Prophet Zakariyya, peace be upon him.
6:30 Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur, may Allah have mercy on him, stated:
6:33 And Zakariyya took her into his care.
6:36 Count this among the virtues of Maryam.
6:39 For it is among the factors that increase its merit.
6:42 For the father’s upbringing of his child secures the child’s character and righteousness through the one who raised him.
6:48 Al-Sa'di, may Allah have mercy on him, said:
6:51 So her Lord accepted her with a gracious acceptance and caused her to grow in a beautiful manner.
6:57 Indeed, I was raised in a truly remarkable manner.
7:00 Religious, ethical, and literary.
7:04 Through it, her states were perfected.
7:06 And through it, her words and deeds were rectified.
7:09 And He nurtured its perfection within it.
7:12 And Allah facilitated for her Zakariyya as a guardian.
7:16 This is among the favors of Allah bestowed upon the servant.
7:19 That he should ensure those who oversee his upbringing are among the spiritually perfected and the righteous.
7:25 Here, a question naturally presents itself.
7:28 Why did the people compete with one another to take charge of Maryam?
7:32 The answer is as follows:
7:34 For they all understood that a young woman is in need of a man who will protect and care for her.
7:41 Even if this young woman were Maryam, peace be upon her.
7:45 Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy on him, said:
7:48 Such is Maryam.
7:50 She was in need of someone to provide for her and take her into their care.
7:53 until they hastened to take her into their care.
7:56 So how, then, could it be any different for other women?
7:59 This is a matter well-established through experience.
8:02 A woman requires a level of protection and safeguarding that a young boy does not.
8:08 And whatever is more concealing and modest for her is more correct.
8:11 It was more beneficial for her.
8:13 It is for this reason that her prescribed attire was as follows:
8:16 A garment that covers her.
8:18 And he cursed those who wear the clothing of men.
8:22 It is among a man’s duties
8:24 He should look into the circumstances of the young woman under his care.
8:28 And he seeks clarification regarding whatever he finds difficult to understand concerning its affairs.
8:31 Just as Zakariyya did with Maryam, peace be upon them both.
8:36 Allah the Exalted says:
8:38 “And her Lord accepted her with full acceptance and vouchsafed to her a goodly growth; and made Zachariah her guardian. Whenever Zachariah went into the sanctuary where she was, he found that she had food. He said: O Mary! Whence cometh unto thee this (food)? She answered: It is from Allah. Allah giveth without stint to whom He will.” (3:37)
8:42 And He caused her to grow in a beautiful manner.
8:50 And Zakariyya took her into his care.
8:53 “And her Lord accepted her with full acceptance and vouchsafed to her a goodly growth; and made Zachariah her guardian. Whenever Zachariah went into the sanctuary where she was, he found that she had food. He said: O Mary! Whence cometh unto thee this (food)? She answered: It is from Allah. Allah giveth without stint to whom He will.” (3:37)
8:57 He found provision with her.
9:00 He said, "O Maryam, from where have you gotten this?"
9:05 “And her Lord accepted her with full acceptance and vouchsafed to her a goodly growth; and made Zachariah her guardian. Whenever Zachariah went into the sanctuary where she was, he found that she had food. He said: O Mary! Whence cometh unto thee this (food)? She answered: It is from Allah. Allah giveth without stint to whom He will.” (3:37)
9:09 “And her Lord accepted her with full acceptance and vouchsafed to her a goodly growth; and made Zachariah her guardian. Whenever Zachariah went into the sanctuary where she was, he found that she had food. He said: O Mary! Whence cometh unto thee this (food)? She answered: It is from Allah. Allah giveth without stint to whom He will.” (3:37)
9:19 And Al-Sa'di, may Allah have mercy on him, said:
9:21 “And her Lord accepted her with full acceptance and vouchsafed to her a goodly growth; and made Zachariah her guardian. Whenever Zachariah went into the sanctuary where she was, he found that she had food. He said: O Mary! Whence cometh unto thee this (food)? She answered: It is from Allah. Allah giveth without stint to whom He will.” (3:37)
9:24 He found provision with her.
9:27 That is, without any effort or toil.
9:30 Rather, it is a provision that Allah has driven toward her.
9:33 And a nobility with which Allah has honored him.
9:36 Then Zakariyya said to her:
9:38 From where did you get this?
9:41 “And her Lord accepted her with full acceptance and vouchsafed to her a goodly growth; and made Zachariah her guardian. Whenever Zachariah went into the sanctuary where she was, he found that she had food. He said: O Mary! Whence cometh unto thee this (food)? She answered: It is from Allah. Allah giveth without stint to whom He will.” (3:37)
9:43 Out of grace and benevolence.
9:45 “And her Lord accepted her with full acceptance and vouchsafed to her a goodly growth; and made Zachariah her guardian. Whenever Zachariah went into the sanctuary where she was, he found that she had food. He said: O Mary! Whence cometh unto thee this (food)? She answered: It is from Allah. Allah giveth without stint to whom He will.” (3:37)
9:50 Meaning, without any calculation or effort on the part of the servant.
9:55 Abu Zahra, may Allah have mercy on him, said:
9:58 The Prophet of Allah marveled at this provision.
10:01 And it was no wonder
10:02 This is only because he does not know the reason behind it.
10:05 And if she had known that these were gifts coming to her
10:09 His astonishment was not stirred.
10:11 Her response was truly the response of the righteous, godly scholars.
10:16 “And her Lord accepted her with full acceptance and vouchsafed to her a goodly growth; and made Zachariah her guardian. Whenever Zachariah went into the sanctuary where she was, he found that she had food. He said: O Mary! Whence cometh unto thee this (food)? She answered: It is from Allah. Allah giveth without stint to whom He will.” (3:37)
10:19 He affirmed that it is the provision of Allah.
10:21 It is for this reason that it was brought with the pronoun.
10:24 Then, he emphasized this in a way that removes any sense of wonder.
10:27 She said,
10:29 “And her Lord accepted her with full acceptance and vouchsafed to her a goodly growth; and made Zachariah her guardian. Whenever Zachariah went into the sanctuary where she was, he found that she had food. He said: O Mary! Whence cometh unto thee this (food)? She answered: It is from Allah. Allah giveth without stint to whom He will.” (3:37)
10:34 This means that the provision of Allah is vast and not restricted by any limit.
10:38 Nor is there any measure for what has been decreed.
10:41 Therefore, He is beyond the limits of calculation.
10:44 Nor do the numbers that reach an end apply to Him.
10:48 It is not appropriate for a young woman to feel annoyed by her guardian checking on her affairs.
10:54 Rather, it is her duty to rejoice in that.
10:58 For this act of checking in is evidence of the guardian’s care and concern for her.
11:03 Yet, what was the provision that used to come to Maryam, peace be upon her?
11:10 We shall continue in a future session, if Allah wills.
11:13 And all praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.