jesus in islam

CONVERTED TO ISLAM · Post by **CONVERTED TO ISLAM** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:20 am

The Islamic view of Jesus lies between two extremes. The Jews, who rejected Jesus as a prophet, called him an imposter, while the Christians, on the other hand, considered him to be the son of God and worship him as such. Islam considers Jesus to be one of the greatest and most forbearing of prophets, in addition to Noah, Abraham, Moses and Muhammad, may God praise them. Jesus is also considered to be the Messiah as well. This is in conformity with the Islamic view of the Oneness of God, the Oneness of Divine guidance, and the complementary role of the subsequent mission of God’s messengers.

The message of God to humanity, which is to worship God and God alone and to live according to His instruction, was revealed to Adam (peace be upon him), who passed it on to his children. All the subsequent revelations to Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and, finally, Muhammad are in conformity with that message. Thus, Islam views any contradictions among revealed religions as man-made elements introduced into these religions. The position of Jesus in the three major creeds- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam- is not an exception.

Although the Quran does not present a detailed life-story of Jesus, it highlights the important aspects of his birth, his mission, his ascension to heaven. It also passes judgment on the Christian and Jewish beliefs concerning him. We will look at some of the truths which God revealed about Jesus in the Quran.

Born of a Virgin Mother
Like Christians, Muslims believe that Mary, Maria in Spanish, or Maryam as she is called in Arabic, was a chaste, virgin woman, who miraculously gave birth to Jesus. Jesus’ birth in itself was a miracle in that he had no father. God describes his birth in the Quran as follows:

“And mention in the Book (the Quran), Mary, when she withdrew in seclusion from her family to a place facing east. She placed a screen (to screen herself) from them; then We sent to her a spirit from Us, (the angel Gabriel), and he appeared before her in the form of a man in all respects. She said: ‘Verily, I seek refuge with the Most Gracious (God) from you, if you do fear God.’ (The angel) said: ‘I am only a messenger from your Lord, (to announce) to you the gift of a righteous son.’ She said: ‘How can I have a son, when no man hath touched me, nor am I unchaste?’ He said: ‘So (it will be), your Lord said That is easy for Me (God): And (We wish) to appoint him as a sign to mankind and a mercy from Us (God), and it is a matter (already) decreed (by God).’” (Quran 19:16-21)

This fact, however, does not necessitate that Jesus is divine in essence or spirit, nor is he worthy of worship, for Adam’s existence was more miraculous than that of Jesus. If his miraculous birth were a proof that Jesus was God incarnate or His son, then Adam would have more right over this divinity than him. Rather, both are prophets who were inspired with revelation from God Almighty, and both were servants to Him living according to His commandments.

“Indeed, the likeness of Jesus with God is as the likeness of Adam. He created him of dust, then He said to him: ‘Be!’ and he was.’” (Quran 3:59)

Miracles
Muslims, like Christians believe that Jesus performed miracles. These miracles were performed by the will and permission of God, Who has power and control over all things.

“Then will God say: ‘O Jesus the son of Mary! Recount My favor to you and to your mother. Behold! I strengthened you with the Holy Spirit (the angel Gabriel) so that you did speak to the people in childhood and in maturity. Behold! I taught you the Book and Wisdom, the Torah and the Gospel. And behold: you make out of clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, by My leave, and you breathe into it, and it becomes a bird by My leave, and you heal those born blind, and the lepers by My leave. And behold! You bring forth the dead by My leave. And behold! I did restrain the Children of Israel from (violence to you) when you did show them the Clear Signs, and the unbelievers among them said: ‘This is nothing but evident magic.’” (Quran 5:110)

God sent all prophets with miracles specific to the nation to whom they were sent to prove the veracity of their message. These miracles were not performed of their own accord; rather, they were only manifest in their hands by God's will. The miracles performed by Jesus were no different. The Jews were well advanced in the field of medicine, and the miracles which Jesus brought were of this nature, proving the truth of His message and in order to convince the Jews.

Wyvern · Post by **Wyvern** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:27 am

First off could you please stop using such a large letters, it is the internet equivalent of yelling and will only get you ignored. Secondly what's the question?

CONVERTED TO ISLAM · Post by **CONVERTED TO ISLAM** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:34 am

i jus wanna tell ya every thing about islam be cuz you have a really bad imaging abot islam

Wyvern · Post by **Wyvern** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:44 am

CONVERTED TO ISLAM wrote:i jus wanna tell ya every thing about islam be cuz you have a really bad imaging abot islam

It's hard not to have a bad image of islam when the most vocal adherents of it continually provide negative images of their faith.

CONVERTED TO ISLAM · Post by **CONVERTED TO ISLAM** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:50 am

this is an advice for you people
you really must read about islam because it is the true religion
there is no god but allah
the messanger is mohammed peace be ubon him
i was catholic
but thanx to god
b cuz i converted

Wyvern · Post by **Wyvern** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:54 am

CONVERTED TO ISLAM wrote:this is an advice for you people
you really must read about islam because it is the true religion
there is no god but allah
the messanger is mohammed peace be ubon him
i was catholic
but thanx to god
b cuz i converted

This is a debate forum not an evangelyzing one. Provide proof islam is the one true religion, what makes it different than any other religion?

CONVERTED TO ISLAM · Post by **CONVERTED TO ISLAM** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:25 am

i have a very nice way
you can proof to your self the real and true religion
just follow me

i want you to ask god ( allah ) and beg him to show you the right way
just say
O god O allah i dun really know if islam is the true religion
somebody says yeah and somebody says nup
so plz god iam begging you to help me

allah will never leave you if you really want the truth

lestin guys

every body will die but what will happen after that!!

plz save your silves
plz save your silves

Wyvern · Post by **Wyvern** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:00 pm

Hate to tell you this but turn the tv on to any of the televangelists and you will hear the exact same thing, what makes islam any different?

CONVERTED TO ISLAM · Post by **CONVERTED TO ISLAM** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:25 pm

hay wyvern
i always see your coment about islam so i guess there must be 1 of these 2 reasons

1- maybe you want to hug islam but you still not sure about it but you believe by your heart

2- or maybe you hate islam very much

so what one of that are you?!

i said that because i saw yar coments ( you know so many things about islam)
but you dont want to hug it because satan (sheitan) who whispers into hearts
told you not to believe in islam

and iam so sad iam really sad

i mean c,mon man
it is so clear , allah sent a massenger (prophet mohammed) to tell all of ppl about god and about islam so doncha wanna believe that why!!

plz ask your self
why muslims doesnt convert to christian religion but hundreds of christians convert and hug islam every year so why is that
plz wyvern think about it
BROCK
this is my website
www.islamreligion.com

Voco · Post by **Voco** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 6:14 pm

CONVERTED TO ISLAM wrote:hay wyvern
i always see your coment about islam so i guess there must be 1 of these 2 reasons

1- maybe you want to hug islam but you still not sure about it but you believe by your heart

2- or maybe you hate islam very much

so what one of that are you?!

So it is impossible to simply disbelieve in Islam? One must either believe in one's heart or "hate islam very much?" What about simple discussion of the validity of Islamic teachings, without strong emotions such as Hate or "Wanting to hug(embrace?) islam."

i said that because i saw yar coments ( you know so many things about islam)
but you dont want to hug it because satan (sheitan) who whispers into hearts
told you not to believe in islam

Not everyone believes or disbelieves propositions simply because of someone's command. It is possible, even common, to make decisions based on evidence rather than advice. Must a non-believe have been "told" not to believe? If we assume this is the case, or at least that you believe this is the case, does that mean you only believe in Islam because you were told to?

and iam so sad iam really sad

i mean c,mon man
it is so clear , allah sent a massenger (prophet mohammed) to tell all of ppl about god and about islam so doncha wanna believe that why!!

For many, belief is not about desire. I may want to believe that, unlike all other humans throughout history, I will live forever, but I have no reason to suspect this, so I don't. What someone wants to believe is entirely separate question from what that person DOES believe.

plz ask your self
why muslims doesnt convert to christian religion but hundreds of christians convert and hug islam every year so why is that
plz wyvern think about it
BROCK
this is my website
www.islamreligion.com

To use such a statement as evidence assumes that one believes the wisdom of these converts to be worth deferring to. If everyone was converting from islam to christianity (or atheism), would you follow suit simply because they were doing it? I certainly hope not! Your beliefs should be determined by your own rational logic, not what someone else believes or tells you to believe!