(45) CHAPTER. “And (remember) when the angels said: ‘O Maryam (Mary)! Verily, Allah has chosen you... (up to)... As to which of them should be charged with the care of Maryam (Mary)... (V.3:42-44)
Narrated `Ali: I heard the Prophet saying, Mary, the daughter of `Imran, was the best among the women (of the world of her time) and Khadija is the best amongst the women. (of this nation).