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And [We punished them] on account of their unbelief, their utterance of
a monstrous slander against Mary, and their saying: "We killed the
Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, Messenger of Allah." … (Surat an-Nisa':
156-157)

Mary's Superior Character

Mary is a role model for all Muslim women because she maintained
her impeccable character throughout her life. Allah raised her like a love-

ly plant, to use the Qur'an's expression, and gave her a very important re-
sponsibility. Allah chose her, just as He chose 'Imran's family, made her