Page 96 - The importance of conscience in the Qur'an

94 The Importance of Conscience in the Qur'an

Prophet Ibrahim is an example of the prophets' devotion to
Allah and their resolution in the way of Allah. Allah describes
him by the verse 'Ibrahim was tender hearted and
forbearing' (Surat at-Tawba: 114). He was an extremely
considerate, conscientious person, and Allah will definitely help
his slaves who display such qualities.
All of Allah's messengers have displayed the most excellent
and sublime qualities. About Prophet Yahya (AS), Allah says in
the Qur'an:
[We gave him] …tenderness and purity from
Us; he had taqwa and devotion to his parents;
he was not insolent or disobedient. (Surah
Maryam: 13-14)

These attributes are implications of Prophet Yahya's high
conscience that does not tend to any rebellion against Allah.

Maryam
Maryam (RA), who gave birth to Prophet Isa without a
father with the 'Be' command of Allah, is a righteous believer
given as an example in the Qur'an to all women in the world.
Maryam was raised with great care and attention, and 'grew in
health and beauty' (Surat Al 'Imran: 37). She had a
superiority of manner and character rarely seen in our day. In
the Qur'an, it is stated that Allah chose Maryam over all other
women:
And when the angels said, 'Maryam, Allah has
chosen you and purified you. He has chosen
you over all other women. Maryam, obey your
Lord and prostrate and bow with those who
bow.' (Surat Al 'Imran: 42-43)
One of the most remarkable aspects of Maryam in the
Qur'an is her concern for her chastity. This was not due to the