Let me tell you about a very special lady named Maryam (alayha salam). From the time she was a little girl, Maryam loved Allah with her whole heart. She spent her days in a quiet corner, praying and being good and kind. Allah loved her so much that He chose her above all the women in the world.
One day, an angel came to Maryam with wonderful news. Maryam, said the angel, Allah is going to give you a baby boy, and he will be a very special prophet. His name will be Isa.
Maryam was surprised. But how can I have a baby, she asked, when I am not even married? The angel said something amazing. This is easy for Allah, he said. When Allah wants something to happen, He only has to say Be, and it happens. Just like that.
So by the power of Allah, baby Isa (alayhis salam) began to grow, and Maryam took care of him. When it was nearly time for the baby to come, Maryam went to rest under a tall palm tree. She felt worried and all alone. She wished she could just hide away.
But Allah took care of her. A gentle voice called out to her, do not be sad. Look, Allah has made a little stream of fresh water right below you, to drink. And shake the palm tree, and sweet ripe dates will fall down for you to eat. So Maryam drank the cool water and ate the sweet dates and felt much better. Allah was looking after her the whole time.
Then baby Isa was born, tiny and beautiful. Allah told Maryam to carry her baby back to her people, and not to worry.
When Maryam came home holding her new baby, the people were confused. They did not understand. They started asking her lots of questions, all at once. But Allah had told Maryam not to speak that day. So instead of answering, Maryam just pointed at the baby.
The people laughed. How can we talk to a baby, they said. He is just a tiny newborn in her arms! How silly, they thought.
And then, the most astonishing thing happened. The little baby Isa opened his mouth, and he spoke! A newborn baby, talking! Everyone went completely quiet. And do you know the very first thing baby Isa said? He said, I am a servant of Allah. Allah has made me a prophet, and blessed me, and told me to pray and to be good, and to be kind to my mother.
The people could not believe their ears. A baby had spoken clear, wise words. This was a miracle, a special sign from Allah, to show everyone that Maryam was good and that her baby was truly special.
As Isa grew up, Allah let him do more wonderful things, always by Allah's power. He could make a bird out of clay and it would fly away alive. He could gently touch someone who was sick, and by Allah's leave they would feel well again. Every wonderful thing he did was a gift from Allah, to help people believe.
So little one, remember this. Nothing is too hard for Allah. He only has to say Be, and it is. He looked after Maryam under the palm tree, and He made a baby speak. And that same mighty, gentle Allah is looking after you, right now, as you close your eyes. Sleep softly. You are safe with Him.