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- 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.”
In their views of Islamic eschatology, mainstream Muslims believe Jesus will return in the Second Coming to kill the Al-Masih ad-Dajjal ('The False Messiah'), after which with the ancient tribes Gog and Magog (Yaʾjūj Maʾjūj) would disperse.
- He Was Born Under A Date Palm Tree by A Freshwater Stream
- He Was Born in Spring Or Summer Time
- He Was Sent to Guide The Children of Israel
- The Prophet Muhammad (Saw) Visited His Birthplace
- He Will Appear in Damascus in His Second Coming
- He Will Be Buried Next to The Messenger of Allah (Saw) in Madinah
- The People of Paradise Will Have His Age
Regarding his miraculous birth, Allah says: ’So she (Maryam (as)) conceived him and withdrew with him to a remote place. Then the pains of labour drove her to the trunk of a palm tree. She cried, “Alas! I wish I had died before this, and was a thing long forgotten!” So a voice (either ’Isa (as) or Jibril (as)) reassured her from below her, “Do not ...
Undoubtedly, much of the western Christian world believes that the Prophet ’Isa (as) was born on 25th December. Muslim scholars have said that he was most likely born in spring or summer, based upon the previously mentioned ayah: ’And shake the trunk of this palm tree towards you, it will drop fresh, ripe dates (rutaban janiyyan)upon you’. [The Nob...
In the Noble Qur’an, ’Isa (as) addresses the Israelites as ‘Ya Bani Israeel’ - ‘O Children of Israel’. Israel was a title of the Prophet Ya’qub (as), who had 12 sons from which the 12 tribes of Israel originate from. The Prophet Yusuf (as) is the most prominent of the twelve sons. Unlike previous prophets, ’Isa (as) did not refer to them as ‘Ya Qaw...
On Al-Isra’ wal-Mi’raj, the miraculous Night Journey and Ascension, the Angel Jibril (as) instructed the Prophet (saw) to dismount Buraq and pray in certain locations between Makkah and Al-Quds (Jerusalem). Among these locations was Bethlehem, where ’Isa (as) was born. In Arabic, this is called Bayt Lahm, literally ‘the house of meat’. Later that n...
Allah declares the second coming of the Prophet ’Isa (as) as an ’Ilm, a sign that announces the Day of Judgement is close: Allah describes the Prophet ’Isa (as) as speaking to people in Al-Mahd and Kahlan. [The Noble Qur’an, 3:46 and 5:110] Al-Mahdmeans cradle (i.e. Isa (as) spoke at 40 days old, as his mother cradled him in her arms). Kahlanmeans ...
We know that all the prophets (as) took an oath with Allah to believe in and aid their leader, the Messenger of Allah (saw): ’Remember when Allah took a covenant with the Prophets, (saying), “Now that I have given you the Book and wisdom and thenif there comes to you a Messenger (the Prophet (saw)) confirming what you have, you must believe in him ...
Allah categorically states that the Prophet ’Isa (as) was neither killed nor crucified but raised into the heavens: ’And for their (Children of Israel) saying, “Indeed, we killed the Messiah, ’Isa, son of Maryam, the Messenger of Allah [as].” But they neither killed nor crucified him but it was only made to appear to them as so. Even those who argu...
Jul 1, 2022 · Messiah is a title of Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him). He was given this title because Allah purified him of sins or he was anointed with blessings or because when he touched the sick with his hands, they were healed.
Sep 3, 2009 · In the year 630 A.D, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) achieved one of his most cherished goals: the occupation of Mecca and the subsequent cleansing of the city from idol worship: it...
Mar 6, 2006 · According to the Bible, Jesus claimed to be the expected Messiah of the Jews (John 4:25-26) [8], but they rejected him. Therefore, Christians apply ‘Christ’ - the Greek word for ‘Messiah’ - to Jesus. In addition, they also maintain the Messiah will be the son of God. The Quran corrects Jews and Christians in their excesses.
Feb 5, 2024 · In Islam, “Messiah” (Al-Masih in Arabic) refers to Jesus' role as a blessed messenger, endowed with the task of guiding the Children of Israel. It signifies Jesus’ esteemed status among the prophets but doesn’t claim his divine origin or nature.
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