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Dec 21, 2021 · Muslims hold Jesus in high esteem. Some have argued that Isa, as he is referred to in the Qur’an, and by Muslims, is not the same person as Jesus. To be clear, this argument is mostly made by...
Feb 5, 2024 · In Islam, Jesus is a figure shrouded in reverence, yet often misunderstood by those outside the Islamic faith. This article aims to demystify the Islamic perspective of Jesus, delving into the Quranic portrayal of his identity, his teachings, and his role in Islamic theology.
In Islam, Jesus (Arabic: عِيسَى ٱبْنُ مَرْيَمَ, romanized: ʿĪsā ibn Maryam, lit. 'Jesus, son of Mary ') is believed to be the penultimate prophet and messenger of God and the Messiah sent to guide the Children of Israel (Banī Isra'īl) with a book called the Injīl (Evangel or Gospel).
Jan 25, 2024 · In Islam, therefore, Jesus (Isa) is revered as a prophet and a messenger of God, but not as divine. This stands in contrast to the Christian view of Jesus as the incarnation of God. Another fundamental divergence from Christian belief is the Islamic assertion that Jesus wasn’t crucified.
- He comes from a lineage of prophets. Even before birth, Jesus (pbuh) was destined for greatness. He came from a long line of prophets (including Jacob, David, and Solomon) and a family of priesthood.
- His birth was miraculous. Jesus’ birth from a mother who had never been unchaste was a sign of God’s greatness. Even his birth was a mercy. God said,
- He is the Messiah. “Messiah” comes from a word that literally means “to wipe” or “the anointed one.” Classical Muslim commentators derived many characteristics to explain this role of Jesus.
- He is the Word from God. Jesus is called “The Word” for a few reasons. The word of God was delivered through him. Like Adam (pbuh), Jesus was created without a father by the word of God: “Be.”
Feb 22, 2001 · Is Jesus God? ‘Isa ibn Maryam is a human being, a slave of Allah and His messenger. Whoever believes that the Messiah son of Maryam is God is a disbeliever (kafir). “Surely, they have disbelieved who say: Allah is the Messiah [‘Isa (Jesus)], son of Maryam (Mary)’” [al-Maidah 5:72]
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Muslims and Christians both hold Jesus in high regard but view him in very different ways. This pamphlet aims to clarify the issues surrounding Jesus: Was Jesus God, or was he sent by God? Who was the real historical Jesus?
