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The scholars of Islam concur that these noble qualities were within him from the instant of his creation. He neither acquired nor learned them, rather he received them through the generosity of His Lord as a special gift.

Similar qualities are found Jesus, Moses, John and Solomon and all the other noble prophets of Allah. When one reflects upon their life from the time of their childhood and continuing throughout their prophethood they are easily
recognizable. These qualities were inherent within them and when they were
created they were given both knowledge and wisdom.

Allah speaks of Prophet John saying, "'O John, hold fast to the Book' and We bestowed on him judgment while yet a child" (19:12). Scholars of Islam tell us that when Prophet John was a child Allah gave him knowledge of His Book.

Allah says, 'who shall confirm the Word of Allah" (3:39).

Commentators say that Allah gave John knowledge of His Book while he was still a child.

Prophet Jesus spoke when He was still in the cradle saying, "I am the worshiper of Allah. Allah has given me the Book and made me a prophet" (19:30).

Allah says of Prophet Solomon, "We made Solomon to understand it, and to both (David and Solomon) We gave judgement and knowledge" (21:79).

Solomon was given judgment when he was still a child. Reflect for a moment upon the well known stories of the woman who was about to be stoned, and the story of the disputed infant – Prophet David concurred with his judgement. At-Tabari said that he was twelve years of age when David became king.

Mujahid and scholars of Islam explained the words of Allah, "Before this We gave Abraham his virtue, for We knew him" (21:51). Allah guided him when he was young.