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First of all, it should be explained that angels speak, appear, and can

be heard by others than prophets. It is written in the Holy Quran:

with those who bow down." (3: 42-43)

This verse clearly states that angels spoke to Mary by praising her and

conveyed to her Allah's commands. It is evident that she heard their

speech and realized their intention, for if not, it would be useless to

family to a place in the East. She placed a screen (to screen herself)

from them; then We sent to her Our angel, and he appeared before

her as a man in all respects. She said: 'I seek refuge from thee to

(God) Most Gracious; (come not near) if thou dost fear God.' He said:

'Nay, I am only a messenger from thy Lord, (to announce) to thee the

gift of a holy son.' She said: 'How shall I have a son, seeing that no

man has touched me, and I am not unchaste?'

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

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matter (so) decreed. " (19: 16-21)

The interpreters of the Holy Quran have unanimously agreed that the

angel mentioned in the second verse was Gabriel. He "appeared

before her as a man in all respects". Then a dialogue was held

her glad tidings of Isaac, and after him, of Jacob. She said: Alas for

me! Shall I bear a child, seeing I am an old woman, and my husband

here is an old man? That would indeed be a wonderful thing!' They

said: 'Dost thou wonder at God's decree? The grace of God and His

blessings on you, O ye people of the house! For He is indeed worthy

of all praise, full of all glory!" (11: 71-73)

These verses speak of the angels visit to Ibrahim (A), bringing him the

good news of a son. Ibrahim's wife, Sara, who was serving the guests