the birth of isa and the annunciation of mary are very important to islam. they are considered to be some of the most important miracles of allah. the first mention of the annunciation following the birth of isa is in sura 19 (maryam) ayah 20. the quran tells us that the angel gabriel (, al-ruḥ al-quds, jibra'il) came to the virgin mary and told her that she would soon be pregnant with a holy child. the virgin mary asked how it would be possible for her to become pregnant when no man had touched her. the angel gabriel replied that nothing is impossible for allah, and that the birth of jesus would be a sign for all mankind. the birth is mentioned later at sura 66 (at-tahrim) ayah 12, where the quran says that the virgin mary remained pure while allah created isa inside her womb.