The Holy Quran 19:12 — Surah Maryam

Arabic text

يَـٰيَحْيَىٰ خُذِ ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ بِقُوَّةٍ ۖ وَءَاتَيْنَـٰهُ ٱلْحُكْمَ صَبِيًّا

Translation

(Consequently, Yahya عليه الصلاة والسلام was born. When he came of age, Allaah commanded him saying,) O Yahya! Hold fast on to the scripture (diligently practise the injunctions of the Torah)." We granted him (Yahya عليه الصلاة والسلام) wisdom (understanding of Deen and deep insight) in childhood...

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The command to Yahya ﵇ to act upon the Book: that is, hold fast, with great firmness and effort, to the Torah and the other heavenly scriptures revealed to you or to other prophets. Act upon their teachings yourself and make others act upon them.

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