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Did Jesus, peace be upon him, speak in the cradle once and then fall silent, or did he continue speaking from the cradle until he grew up?

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Scholars have differed as to whether Jesus' speech in the cradle lasted for only one hour and then ceased until he reached the age of speech, or whether he continued to speak in the cradle until he reached the age of speech. There are two opinions: the first, attributed to Ibn Abbas, holds that his speech was for one hour, and the second posits that he continuously spoke in the cradle, establishing his prophethood.

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