Prophet Isa(Alaihi salaam) part 2 :

Prophet Isa(Alaihi salaam) part 2 :

A) Zechariah(Alaihi salaam) Becomes Mary's(Maryam) Guardian :

Hannah had a big problem in reference to her promise to Allah, for females were not accepted into the Mosque/praying zone then, and she was very worried. Her sister's husband Zakariyah(Alaihi salaam), comforted her, saying that Allah knew best what she had delivered and appreciated fully what she had offered in His service. She wrapped the baby in a shawl and handed it over to the praying area's elders. As the baby was a girl, the question of her guardianship posed a problem for the elders. This was a child of their late and beloved leader(Imam Imran), and everyone was eager to take care of her. Zakariyah(Alaihi salaam) said to the elders:
"I am the husband of her maternal aunt and her nearest relation in the place of worship; therefore, I will be more mindful of her than all of you."

As it was their custom to draw lots to solve disagreements, they followed this course. Each one was given a reed (a tall, slender-leaved plant of the grass family) to throw into the river. They had agreed that whoever's reed remained afloat would be granted guardianship of the girl. All the reeds sank to the bottom except Zakariyah's(Alaihi salaam).With this sign, they all surrendered to the will of Allah and made him the guardian.

B) Maryam's High Status :

To ensure that no one had access to Maryam, Zakariyah(Alaihi salaam) built a separate room for her in the place of worship.
As she grew up, she spent her time in devotion to Allah. Zakariyah (Alaihi salaam) visited her daily to see to her needs, and so it continued for many years. One day, he was surprised to find fresh fruit, which was out of season in her room. As he was the only person who could enter her room, he asked her how the fruit got there. She replied that these provisions were from Allah, as He gives to whom He wills. Zakariyah(Alaihi salaam) understood by this that Allah had raised Mary's status above that of other women.
Thereafter, Zakariyah(Alaihi salaam) spent more time with her, teaching and guiding her. Maryam grew to be a devotee of Allah, glorifying Him day and night.

C) Maryam's High Status - Prophet Muhammad(Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) :

Ali Ibn Abi Talib(Radhi Allahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: "The best of the world's
women is Maryam (in her lifetime), and the best of the world's women is Khadija (in her lifetime)." (Sahih Al-Bukhari)
Abu Musa Al-Ashari(Radhi Allahu anhu) also narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: "May among men attained perfection but among women none attained perfection except Maryam the daughter of Imran, and Asiya the wife of Pharaoh, and the superiority of Aisha to other women is like the
superiority of Tharid (an Arabic dish) to other meals." Sunan Ibn Majah Book 29, Hadith 3405.

D) Maryam Receives News of Isa(Alaihi salaam) :

While Maryam was praying in her place of worship, an angel in the form of a man appeared before her. Filled with terror, she tried to flee, praying: "Verily! I seek refuge with the Most Beneficent (Allah) from you, if you do fear Allah." The angel said: "I am only a Messenger from your Lord, (to announce) to you the gift of a
righteous son." She said: "How can I have a son, when no man has touched me, nor am I unchaste?"
He said: "So (it will be), your Lord said: "That is easy for me (Allah): And (We wish) to appoint him as a sign to mankind and a mercy from Us (Allah), and it is a matter (already) decreed, (by Allah).'" (Chapter Surah Maryam (19) :18-21 Quran)

To be Continued... In sha Allah !