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Az-Zukhruf 43:59 ان هو الا عبد انعمنا عليه وجعلناه مثلا لبني اسراييل ٥٩

43:59
إِنۡ
هُوَ
إِلَّا
عَبۡدٌ
أَنۡعَمۡنَا
عَلَيۡهِ
وَجَعَلۡنَٰهُ
مَثَلٗا
لِّبَنِيٓ
إِسۡرَٰٓءِيلَ
٥٩
He (‘Īsā) is no more than a servant (of Allah) whom We favoured and made an example for the children of Isrā’īl.
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Ibn Kathir (Abridged)

The Contempt of the Quraysh for the son of Maryam, and His true Status with Allah

Allah tells us how the Quraysh persisted in their disbelief and stubborn arguments:

وَلَمَّا ضُرِبَ ابْنُ مَرْيَمَ مَثَلاً إِذَا قَوْمُكَ مِنْهُ يَصِدُّونَ

(And when the son of Maryam is quoted as an example, behold, y

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The Contempt of the Quraysh for the son of Maryam, and His true Status with Allah

Allah tells us how the Quraysh persisted in their disbelief and stub

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Chapter 43, Page 493, Juz 25

57. When the example of the son of Maryam was cited, your people started at once shouting at it (in joy), 58. and said, “Are Our gods better or is he?” They did not cite it (the example) but for the sake of disputation. Rather, they are a quarrelsome people. 59. He (‘Īsā) is no more than a servant (of Allah) whom We favoured and made an example for the children of Isrā’īl. 60. And if We will, We may create angels from you who succeed you on the earth. 61. And he (‘Īsā) is a source of knowledge of the Hour (the Day of Judgment); so do not be in doubt about it, and follow me. This is the straight way. 62. And let not the ShaiTān (Satan) prevent you (from following this way). He is surely an open enemy for you. 63. When ‘Īsā came with clear proofs, he said, “I have come to you with wisdom, and to explain to you some of those matters in which you differ. So, fear Allah, and obey me. 64. Surely, it is Allah who is my Lord and your Lord; so worship Him. This is the straight way.” 65. Then different groups, out of them, fell into disagreement. Woe to the wrongdoers because of the punishment of a painful day! 66. They are waiting for nothing but for the Hour to come upon them suddenly, while they would not even imagine (it). 67. Friends, on that day, will become enemies to one another, except the God-fearing,

- T. Usmani

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