When he started reciting the verses which recount the birth of Jesus Christ...

When he started reciting the verses which recount the birth of Jesus Christ, (and recited the story of Jesus’ birth according to the account and description given in the glorious Qur’an, Negus, the King of Ethiopia, could not control the tears which ran down his cheeks. The King’s associates, who were all bishops, episcopates and high priests, also cried so much that all the bibles in front of them became wet with tears.

Then, Negus, the just King of Ethiopia, said, “There is no doubt that these words and that which was revealed to Jesus Christ come from the same source. Do not worry and do not lose your peace or tranquility, I swear by Allah that I will not surrender you…