mary (; ), the mother of isa (;) is venerated in islam. her parents are mentioned as imran (عمران) and hannah (حنا) and her sibling is harun (هارون). she is one of the most important and righteous women in islam. she is mentioned in the quran more than in the new testament (bible). she is the only woman mentioned by name in the quran. many muslim women look up to her as an example. according to the quran, allah (god) chose mary above all women of all nations. the quran states: