When Martha complained that Mary was not helping, Jesus told Martha: “Mary chose the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her. ”
فَٱلْتَهَتْ مَرْثَا بِتَحْضِيرِ ٱلطَّعَامِ ،‏ أَمَّا مَرْيَمُ فَجَلَسَتْ عِنْدَ قَدَمَيْهِ تَسْمَعُ كَلَامَهُ .‏