Surah Maryam 19:12
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[Allah] said, "O John, take the Scripture with determination." And We gave him judgement [while yet] a boy
Tafsir of Maryam 19:12
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The details regarding the birth of Prophet John, according to the Divine will, and his coming of age, have been left out. Here, in one sentence, the Mission of Prophethood entrusted to him on attaining maturity has been stated, which was "to observe and follow the Torah in letter and spirit, and to exhort the Israelites as well to do the same."