So she conceived him and went with him to somewhere far away. Your Lord says, “It is easy for me, and We will make him a sign for people and Our mercy and the matter has been made.” She said, “How can I have a son while no man has touched me and I have not been unchaste” He replied, “ I am only your Lord’s messenger, to grant on you a pure son.” She said, “I seek refuge from you in the All-Compassionate if you are pious.” She was secluded from them, then We sent Our Spirit to her and he appeared to her in the form of a perfect man. Peace be on him when he was born and when he died and when he will be raised alive. “O John hold the book firmly1” and We gave him judgment while he was a child. He came out of his worshipping place and signaled to them that they should glorify Him in the morning and evening. He said “O my Lord! Give me a sign.” He said, “Your sign is that you will be unable to speak to people for three nights although you are sound.” Your Lord said, “It is easy to Me and I have created you before, while you were nothing.” He said, “How can I have a son while my wife is barren and I have approached my old age!” O Zachariah! Indeed, We give you good news of a son whose name is John and We have not given this name to anyone before. inherits from me and the family of Jacob. Indeed, I am fearful of my relatives and my wife is barren, so grant me an heir from Yourself.
He said, “O my Lord! My bones have grown feeble and old age whitened my hair, I have never been unblessed in my prayer to You].”
a reminder of your Lord’s mercy on His servant, Zachariah. In the name of Allah, the most compassionate, most merciful