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and precise in telling facts. Furthermore, several other meanings have

been given to the word Siddiqah; among them are:

F. She who believes in the commands of Allah and His Prophet's,

This last opinion is supported by the following Quranic verse: 'and

those who believe in Allah and His apostles; they are the truthful..."

Although these various meanings have been given to "Siddiqah," it is

unanimously agreed upon that the various verses and traditions,

counted "Siddiqun" among the apostles and martyrs, who will enjoy

special treatment. This becomes apparent when looking at the

'All who obey God and the Apostle, are in the company of those on

whom is the Grace of God, - of the Prophets. (Who teach) the Sincere

(lovers of Duth), the Witnesses (who testify), and the righteous (who

do good): Ah! What a beautiful fellowship!" (4: 69)

"(Also) mention in the Book (the story of) Ibrahim: He was a man of

'Also mention in the Book the case of Idris: He was a man of truth (and

sincerity), (and) a prophet." (19: 56)

"Christ the son of Mary was no more than an apostle; many were the

apostles that passed away before him. His mother was a woman of

When interpreting "His mother was a woman of truth", it was said that

Mariam was called "Siddiqah" because she believed in the signs of the

Lord, her son's position, and that which he preached to her. This point

is supported by the verse: "And she believed in the words of her Lord."

Another meaning, which is given to this verse, is that Mariam was

say they believe in Allah, the apostles, the divine books and religious

rules, but show contradictory actions. This becomes clear when some

people claim they believe that Allah watches them, yet they disobey

and violate His rules; while knowing of Allah's prohibition of liquor

usury adultery, and that He decreed some rules and assigned certain

duties to them, which if they perform, He will grant them paradise; and