The Qur’anic Explanation of The Virgin Birth and Rooh Sent Down to Mary

Lady Mary is one of the central figures in the Holy Qur'an. Besides her characteristics depicted as the epitome of chastity, loyalty and obedience, the important events of Mary's life find a large mention in the Qur'an. The most important point of her life is the Virgin Birth. The narrative of this event in particular draws attention to three points: sending down rooh to Mary, the blowing of the soul and the representation of rooh as a well-proportioned man. This study will examine how the conception is described in Quran, what is rooh sent to Mary and what lies behind representation as a man. Quran explains this event by briefly referring in differ-ent parts and narrating the conception process and birth in the Chapter Mary in a substantial way. Therefore, to understand how Quran explains this occurrence, a holistic approach is necessary. Taking into consideration Quran's integrity, relevant passages and the explanations by exegesis books, it is realized that rooh sent to Mary is Gabriel and he appeared to Mary in a man form for several reasons, such as not causing scare and panic.