Transliteration:( Qaala Rabbi annaa yakoonu lee ghulaamunw wa qad balaghaniyal kibaru wamraatee 'aaqirun qaala kazaalikal laahu yaf'alu maa yashaaa' )
88. By old age is meant that Hazrat Zakariya was hundred and twenty years old and his wife was ninety eight (On whom be peace) years. The purpose of this question was wouldthey be blessed once more with youthful years or would they be granted a son in their present old age. Since its purpose is one, no objections can be levied against Hazrat Zakariya (Onwhom be peace)
89. Allah's reply is that you will be granted a son in your present state of old age as Allah Almighty has power over every matter.
The tafsir of Surah Imran verse 40 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Imran ayat 38 which provides the complete commentary from verse 38 through 41.
(3:40) Zechariah exclaimed: ‘My Lord! How shall I have a son when old age has overtaken me and my wife is barren?’ He said: Thus shall it be;[40] Allah does what He wills.’
40. God granted Zechariah a son despite his old age and despite the barrenness of his wife.
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