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wa-bi-kufrihim wa-qawlihim ʿalā maryama buhtānan ʿaẓīman
And for their faithlessness, and their uttering a monstrous calumny against Mary,
— Ali Quli Qarai
4An-Nisā’النساءVerse 156 of 176
The Women4. An-Nisā’النساء
Al Nisā’
The Women
MedinanVerse 156 of 176
Surah An-Nisa', Verse 156
156. "And because of their disbelief and their speaking against Mary a grievous calumny."
The question of calumny against Mary is also referred to in Surah Maryam No.19, verse 27. The calumny of fornication unto Mary was not only a sin but it was also a calumny of bastardy to Jesus (as) and his incompetence for guidance and leadership. This very sin was the reason of their disbelief unto Jesus (as). Therefore, calumny is counted in the same row with infidelity, and, consequently, a grievous calumny deserves a grievous chastisement.
However, in an immoral society, there may sometimes happen that the most disgraceful calumnies be attributed to the most immaculate persons.