Each Monday a new and interesting tidbit of Saudi Arabian information will be posted.
Monday, June 27
Mary Receives News of Jesus
While Mary was praying the in the Temple, an angel in the form of a man appeared before her. Filled with terror, she tried to flee praying:
Quran 019.018: She said: "I seek refuge from thee to (Allah) Most Gracious: (come not near) if thou dost fear Allah."
Quran 019.019: He said: "Nay, I am only a messenger from thy Lord, (to announce) to thee the gift of a holy son."
Quran 019.020: She said: "How shall I have a son, seeing that no man has touched me, and I am not unchaste?"
Quran 019.021: He said: "So (it will be): Thy Lord saith, 'that is easy for Me: and (We wish) to appoint him as a Sign unto men and a Mercy from Us': It is a matter (so) decreed."
Monday, June 20
Basic Law: Constituents of Saudi Society
Article 11:
The Saudi society shall hold fast to the Divine Rope. Its citizens shall work together to foster benevolence, piety and mutual assistance; and it avoids dissension.
Article 12:
The State shall foster national unity and preclude all that may lead to disunity, mischief and division.
Saudi Arabian Information Resource: Basic Law: Constituents of Saudi Society
Monday, June 13
Mary's Childhood
Hannah kept her promise to God and after Mary's birth she wrapped the baby in a shawl and handed her over to the Temple Elders. Mary's father died before her birth so her Uncle Zechariah acted as her guardian during her childhood. Zechariah built a separate room for Mary in the Temple and saw to her daily needs.
One day Zechariah was surprised to find fresh fruit which was out of season in Mary's room. When asked how the fruit got there, she replied that these provisions were from God, as He gives to whom He wills. Zechariah understood by this that God had raised Mary's status above that of other women.
Monday, June 6
Basic Law: Constituents of Saudi Society
Article 10:
The State shall take great pains to strengthen the bonds which hold the family together and to preserve its Arab and Islamic values. Likewise it is keen on taking good care of all family members and creating proper conditions to help them cultivate their skill and capabilities.
Saudi Arabian Information Resource: Basic Law: Constituents of Saudi Society
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