While I respect my Muslim brothers and sisters, have absolutely no intention of converting to Islam but it has to be said the Quran contains writings about the Virgin Mary not contained in the Bible.
and in my view, does her more justice
What “more justice” do you speak of? Are the writtings honorable and true to the Catholic faith?
The word(s) “Mary” appears 100 time(s) in 43 verse(s) in Quran in M. Khan translation.
The word(s) “Mary” appears 35 time(s) in 32 verse(s) in Quran in Yusuf Ali translation.
The word(s) “Marium” appears 34 time(s) in 31 verse(s) in Quran in Shakir translation.
The word(s) “Mary” appears 35 time(s) in 32 verse(s) in Quran in Pickthal translation.
Most references are limited to:
Such is Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary). (it is) a statement of truth, about which they doubt (or dispute).
( سورة مريم , Maryam, Chapter #19, Verse #34)
Simple reference is not profound recognition in my view. Reading what is actually said often disagrees with the Catholic belief.
And (remember) when the angels said: “O Maryam (Mary)! Verily, Allah has chosen you, purified you (from polytheism and disbelief), and chosen you above the women of the Alameen (mankind and jinns) (of her lifetime).”
( سورة آل عمران , Aal-e-Imran, Chapter #3, Verse #42)
Was she previoulsy in disbelief? Being chosen above a Jinn is significant? Is such praise limited to women in her lifetime only?
For surely; they killed him not (i.e. Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary) ):
( سورة النساء , An-Nisa, Chapter #4, Verse #157)
Is this worthy to be noted as true?
And in their footsteps, We sent Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary), confirming the Taurat (Torah) that had come before him, and We gave him the Injeel (Gospel), in which was guidance and light and confirmation of the Taurat (Torah) that had come before it, a guidance and an admonition for Al-Muttaqoon (the pious - see V.2:2).
( سورة المائدة , Al-Maeda, Chapter #5, Verse #46)
And they say: “The Most Beneficent (Allah) has begotten a son (or children).” Glory to Him! They (those whom they call children of Allah i.e. the angels, Iesa (Jesus) son of Maryam (Mary), Uzair (Ezra), etc.), are but honoured slaves.
( سورة الأنبياء , Al-Anbiya, Chapter #21, Verse #26)
This denies the Catholic faith.
And We made the son of Maryam (Mary) and his mother as a sign, And We gave them refuge on high ground, a place of rest, security and flowing streams.
( سورة المؤمنون , Al-Mumenoon, Chapter #23, Verse #50)
Is there some higher insight I am missing from this?
And when the son of Maryam (Mary) is quoted as an example (i.e. Iesa (Jesus) is worshipped like their idols), behold! Your people cry aloud (laugh out at the example).
( سورة الزخرف , Az-Zukhruf, Chapter #43, Verse #57)
O you who believe! Be you helpers (in the Cause) of Allah as said Iesa (Jesus), son of maryam (mary), to AlHawareeoon (the disciples): “Who are my helpers (in the Cause) of Allah?” AlHawareeeen (the disciples) said: “We are Allahs helpers” (i.e. we will strive in His Cause!). Then a group of the Children of Israel believed and a group disbelieved. So We gave power to those who believed against their enemies, and they became the uppermost.
( سورة الصف , As-Saff, Chapter #61, Verse #14)
I’m just not seeing the greater respect to Jesus or Mary in the Qur’an than the Bible. If you have a different view, I’d like to hear it.