The Virgin Mary is spoken of seventy times in Islam's holy book, the Quran. That's many more times than she is mentioned in the New Testament. Here is a picture taken from a 16th century Persian manuscript depicting the story of Christ's Nativity. In this account Mary went into seclusion to give birth to her Child. The image shows Mary nourished with fresh water. A date palm tree palm bears fruit out of season. These are some of the titles used in Islam when speaking of the Virgin Mary.
She who believes completely
Constantly submissive to God
Absorbed in prayer.
One who is purified
Beloved of God
Chosen above the women of all nations
She who has faith
She who is prostrate (bows down) to God in worship
She who was chosen
She who fasts
Enveloped in God's Mercy
Ascetic Virgin
