The canonical gospel of Matthew and Luke describe Mary as a virgin. Traditionally, Christians believe that she conceived her son miraculously by the agency of the Holy Spirit. Muslims believe that she conceived by the command of Allaah. This took place when she was already betrothed to Saint Joseph and was awaiting the concluding rite of marriage, the formal home-taking ceremony. She married Joseph and accompanied him to Bethlehem, where Jesus (as) was born. In keeping with Jewish custom, the betrothal would have taken place when she was around 12 years old, and the birth of Jesus (as) about a year later (when she was 13years old) - Wikipedia.
I've lived in the UAE for 17 years. I ran to the basement as missiles flew
overhead — and I still feel safe.
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Dubai-based journalist Rebecca Anne Proctor says talk of a possible
military strike on Iran has lingered over dinners and gatherings since the
start of the...
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