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Quran 19:27-33 (Mary brings Jesus to her people; he speaks from the cradle)

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Cited in 2 segments across 2 recordings · 2019 · quran/quran:19:27-33

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23 Feb 2019Ponderings on the Holy Quran Did Jesus really speak as a baby in the cradle? Mufti Abu Layth says the Quran does not say Jesus spoke as a baby; the Maryam passage most likely refers to Jesus at twelve debating the priests in the Temple, as in Luke. Question from live chatposition checkedQuran 3:46 (he will speak to people in the cradle and in maturity)Quran 19:27-33 (Mary brings Jesus to her people; he speaks from the cradle)Isa (Jesus)Maryam (Mary) machine13 min 55 s1:15on YouTube
8 Jan 2019Ponderings on the Holy Quran Did Jesus really speak as a baby in the cradle? Mufti Abu Layth reads it as Jesus aged about twelve debating the Temple elders, as in the Gospel of Luke, which fits the history better than a speaking baby. Lessonposition checkedIsa (Jesus)Maryam (Mary)Quran 19:27-33 (Mary brings him to her people; how can we speak to one in the cradle)Quran 9:92 (those who came to you to be carried, i.e. given mounts) machine10 min 10 s45:09on YouTube