The Holy Quran 19:26 — Surah Maryam

Arabic text

فَكُلِى وَٱشْرَبِى وَقَرِّى عَيْنًا ۖ فَإِمَّا تَرَيِنَّ مِنَ ٱلْبَشَرِ أَحَدًا فَقُولِىٓ إِنِّى نَذَرْتُ لِلرَّحْمَـٰنِ صَوْمًا فَلَنْ أُكَلِّمَ ٱلْيَوْمَ إِنسِيًّا

Translation

"So eat, drink and cool your eyes (be happy with your child and the thought that he will be one of Allaah's chosen servants). (As far as your concern about what to tell people, Allaah will see to that as well. Therefore,) Should you see any person (who questions you about the child) then say, 'I have vowed to fast for Ar Rahmaan, so I cannot speak to anyone today (because the fasting during their times entailed not speaking as well as not eating)."

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

that is, eat the fresh dates, drink your fill of the water of the spring, and let your eyes be cooled by looking at your pure son. Do not grieve over what lies ahead; Allah removes all difficulties. that is, if anyone asks you, make it clear by a sign or the like that you are fasting and cannot talk further.

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