A Recollection of a Positive Qur’ānic Character: Maryam Bint ʿImrān
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https://doi.org/10.31436/alitqan.v6i4.243Keywords:
Character building, Qur’ānic character, Prophetic characterAbstract
This article writes on Maryam bint ʿImrān, of whom the Qur’ān has deliberated several times in a lively manner and even a sūrah having her name as its title. A ḥadīth of Prophet SAW also states that Maryam is one of the chosen women of the world during her time. Many mufassirūn based on the verses of the Qur’ān and aḥādīth of the Prophet SAW have clarified her excellent character. What are the types of characters? How do we ordinary people benefit from this oft-repeated character? How can we emulate it, and how can we make it relevant in today’s contact? This article will refer to relevant tafāsir of the Qur’ān to seek clarification on Maryam’s character, providing action guides for Muslims of today to emulate good morals and good parenting.
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