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The life of the Virgin Mary, her birth, and upbringing?

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Allah Almighty mentioned the story of Mary (peace be upon her) in the Noble Quran in several places, including Surah Al Imran, Surah Maryam, and Surah At-Tahrim. The story included her upbringing, Allah's acceptance of her and provision for her, her selection and purification by the angels, the glad tidings of Jesus (peace be upon him) given to her, her conception and birth of him, Jesus' speaking in the cradle, and his prophethood. Mary was described as having guarded her chastity, believed in the words of her Lord and His scriptures, and was among the devout. For details, one may refer to reliable books of tafsir and history.

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