"And [mention] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said, "O Children of Israel, indeed I am the messenger of Allāh to you confirming what came before me of the Torah and bringing good tidings of a messenger to come after me, whose name is Aḥmad." But when he came to them with clear evidences, they said, "This is obvious magic." (Quran, As-Saff: 6)
2. Miraculous Birth
The Quran emphasizes the creationism of Jesus, through his similitude with Adam in regards to the absence of human origin. Muhammad often used to compare the births of Adam and Jesus.
Islam believes that Jesus was born miraculously from the virgin Mary (Maryam) without a biological father. This birth is seen as a miracle from Allah. Mary (Maryam) is regarded as a pure and honorable woman.
“She said: ‘O my Lord! How shall I have a son when no man has touched me?’ He said: ‘Even so; Almighty God creates what He wills. When He decrees a thing, He says to it, “Be!” and it is.'” (Qur’an, Ale Imran:47)
3. Miracles
Jesus was granted miracles by Allah, including healing the sick, bringing the dead back to life with Allah’s permission, and performing various other wonders. These miracles are seen as evidence of his prophethood and the power of Allah.
(Remember) when Allah will say (on the Day of Resurrection). “O ‘Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary)! Remember My Favour to you and to your mother when I supported you with Ruh-ul-Qudus [Jibrael (Gabriel)] so that you spoke to the people in the cradle and in maturity; and when I taught you writing, Al-Hikmah (the power of understanding), the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel); and when you made out of the clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, by My Permission, and you breathed into it, and it became a bird by My Permission, and you healed those born blind, and the lepers by My Permission, and when you brought forth the dead by My Permission; and when I restrained the Children of Israel from you (when they resolved to kill you) since you came unto them with clear proofs, and the disbelievers among them said: ‘This is nothing but evident magic.’ “ (Quran, Al-Maidah:110)
4. Not Crucified
In Islam, Jesus was not crucified and did not die on the cross. Instead, Allah raised Jesus up to the heavens, and he will return to Earth before the Day of Judgment. This view contrasts with the Christian belief in the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus as central to their faith.
"And [for] their saying, ‘Indeed, we have killed the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, the messenger of Allah.’ And they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; but [another] was made to resemble him to them. And indeed, those who differ over it are in doubt about it. They have no knowledge of it except the following of assumption. And they did not kill him, for certain." (Quran, An-Nisa' :157-158)
5. Not the Son of God
Unlike Christian belief, Islam emphasizes the absolute oneness of God (Tawhid) and denies the divinity of Jesus. Islam rejects the notion that Jesus is the Son of God. In Islam, the concept of God is purely monotheistic, with no deity besides Allah. Jesus is honored as a prophet and messenger, not as part of divinity or a deity.
“God will say, ‘O Jesus, Son of Mary, did you say to the people, 'Take me and my mother as deities besides Allah?’ He will say, ‘Exalted are You! It was not for me to say that to which I have no right. If I had said it, You would have known it. You know what is within myself, and I do not know what is within Yourself. Indeed, it is You who is Knower of the unseen’” [Qur’an, Al-Maidah:116].
6. Message and Teachings
The message of Jesus in Islam is to worship the One True God and to follow the right path. Islam believes that Jesus' teachings were consistent with those of previous prophets and emphasize the oneness of God and living a righteous life.
“Jesus said, ‘Verily, God is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him; that is the straight path’” (Qur’an, Ale Imran:51).
“I am a servant of Almighty God. He has given me Scripture and has made me a Prophet. He has blessed me wherever I may be and has made prayer and charity my duty as long as I live” (Al-Qur’aan 19:30-31)
7. End Times
Islam holds that Jesus will return to Earth at the end of times to establish justice and peace before the Day of Judgment. He will defeat the Dajjal (the antichrist) and lead humanity to live in truth before the final reckoning. Afterwards, he will "break the cross, kill the pigs, and abolish the Jizya tax", according to a well-known Sahih al-Bukhari hadith.
This perspective shows respect and acknowledgment of Jesus’ role as a prophet in Islam while differentiating Islamic teachings from Christian teachings regarding Jesus. It's essential to note that the Islamic view of Jesus differs significantly from Christian beliefs, particularly regarding his divinity and crucifixion.
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