Explanation of the story of Jesus (peace be upon him)

When the angels said: "O Mary, God gives you news of a thing from Him, for rejoicing, (news of one) whose name will be Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, illustrious in this world and the next, and one among the honoured,

Who will speak to the people when in the cradle and when in the prime of life, and will be among the upright and doers of good."

She said: "How can I have a son, O Lord, when no man has touched me?" He said: "That is how God creates what He wills. When He decrees a thing, He says 'Be', and it is.

He will teach him the Law and the judgement, and the Torah and the Gospel,

And he will be Apostle to the children of Israel, (saying:) 'I have come to you with a prodigy from your Lord that I will fashion the state of destiny out of mire for you, and breathe (a new spirit) into it, and (you) will rise by the will of God. I will heal the blind and the leper, and infuse life into the dead, by the leave of God. I will tell you what you devour and what you hoard in your homes. In this will be a portent for you if you do believe.

I (have come to) confirm the truth of the Torah which was sent down before me, and make certain things lawful which have been forbidden until now; and I come to you with a sign from your Lord; so be fearful of God and follow me.

Surely God is my Lord, and your Lord, so worship Him; and this is the right path.

When Jesus perceived their unbelief he asked: "Who will help me in the way of God?" "We," the disciples answered, "shall be the helpers of God. We believe in God; and you be our witness that we submit and obey.

"O Lord, we believe in Your revelations and follow this Apostle. Enroll us among the witnesses."

But they (the unbelievers) contrived a plot, and God did the like; and God's plan is the best.

When God said: "O Jesus, I will take you to Myself and exalt you, and rid you of the infidels, and hold those who follow you above those who disbelieve till the Day of Resurrection. You have then to come back to Me when I will judge between you in what you were at variance."

Those who are infidels will surely receive severe punishment both in this world and the next; and none will they have to help (or save) them.

But those who believe and do good deeds shall be given their recompense in full; but God does not love the unjust.

These verses that We read to you are signs and reminder full of wisdom.

For God the likeness of Jesus is as that of Adam whom He fashioned out of dust and said "Be" and he was.

This is the truth from your Lord, so do not be in doubt.

Tell those who dispute this with you even after the knowledge that has reached you: "Come, let us gather our sons and your sons, our women and your women, ourselves and yourselves, and pray and solicit God to condemn those who lie."

And this verily is the true account. There is no god but God, and God is all-mighty and all-wise.

If they turn away (remember) God knows the mischief-mongers.