Introduction:
Within the sacred verses of the Quran, an intricate narrative emerges, revealing the core of Jesus’s (PBUH) esteemed position in Islamic tradition. This inquiry transcends the superficial, delving into the human aspects embedded in Quranic verses that shed light on the life, teachings, and divine importance of Jesus.
Embarking on this journey, we navigate through carefully chosen verses, each a brushstroke contributing to the vibrant portrait of Jesus (PBUH) in Islam. This article seeks not only to inform but to engage, inviting readers to connect with the wisdom embedded in these Quranic verses about Jesus( ISA PBUH) and to appreciate the nuanced understanding they offer of Jesus (PBUH) within the Islamic framework. Join us as we unravel the tapestry of divine revelation, exploring the timeless echoes of respect and admiration for Jesus in the verses of the Quran.
Exploring the Covenant with Children of Israel(A.S):
Indeed, We gave Musa the Book, and after him We sent messengers, one following the other; and We gave clear signs to Isa, the son of Maryam (Jesus, the son of Mary), and supported him with the Holy Spirit. Then, how is it that every time a prophet came to you with what does not meet your desires, you grew arrogant? So, you gave the lie to a group (of the messengers) and killed others.
Affirmation of Faith and Recognition:
Say (O, Muslims): “We believe in Allah, and in what has been revealed to us, and in what has been revealed to Ibrahim, Ismail (Ishmael), Ishaq (Isaac), Yaqub and his children, and in what has been given to Musa and Isa (Jesus) and what has been given to the prophets from their Lord: We make no difference between any of them, and to Him we submit ourselves.”
Favors of Allah and the Prophets, including Jesus(PBUH):
Those are the messengers some of whom We have given excellence over some others. Among them there are ones to whom Allah spoke (directly) and He raised some of them steps higher (in other respects), and We gave clear signs to Isa (Jesus), the son of Maryam (Mary) and supported him with the Holy Spirit. If Allah so willed, those succeeding him would have not fought against each other after clear signs had come to them. But they disagreed among themselves. So, there were some who believed and there were some who disbelieved, and if Allah so willed, they would have not fought against each other. But Allah does what He intends
Angel’s Announcement to Virgin Mary:
(Remember the time) when the angels said: “O Maryam, Allah gives you the good news of a Word from Him whose name is MasiH Isa, the son of Maryam (the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary) a man of status in this world and in the Hereafter, and one of those who are near (to Allah).(3:45)
Isa’s(Jesus PBUH) Call for Allies in Allah’s Path:
So, when Isa sensed disbelief in them, he said: “Who are my helpers in the way of Allah?” The disciples said: “We are helpers of Allah. We believe in Allah; so be our witness that we are Muslims.”(3:52)
The Ascension of Jesus(Isa PBUH):
When Allah said: “O Isa , I am to take you in full and to raise you towards Myself, and to cleanse you of those who disbelieve, and to place those who follow you above those who disbelieve up to the Day of Doom. Then to Me is your return, whereupon I shall judge between you in that over which you have differed.(3:55)
Jesus vs. Adam in the Eyes of Allah(SWT):
Surely, the case of Isa, in the sight of Allah, is like the case of ‘Adam “ He created him from dust, then He said to him, “Be”, and he came to be.
Embracing Divine Revelation from Ibrahim to Isa(Jesus a.s):
Say, “We believe in Allah and in what has been revealed to us and in what was revealed to Ibrahim, Ismail, IsHaq , Yaqub and the descendants, and in what has been given to Musa, Isa and the prophets, from their Lord: We do not differentiate between any of them; and to Him we submit ourselves.”(3:84)
The Crucifixion Conundrum Of Jesus ( Isa PBUH):
and for their saying, “We have certainly killed the MasiH Isa the son of Maryam, the Messenger of Allah”, while in fact they did neither kill him, nor crucify him, but they were deluded by resemblance. Those who disputed in this matter are certainly in doubt about it. They have no knowledge of it, but they follow whims. It is absolutely certain that they did not kill him,(4:157)
Allah’s All-Mighty and All-Wise Act with Jesus (PBUH)”
but Allah lifted him towards Himself. Allah is All-Mighty, All- Wise.
Quranic Verses About Jesus (A.S) second coming:
No one will remain from among the People of the Book but will certainly believe in him before he dies, and on the Day of Doom, he shall be a witness against them.(4:159)
“Divine Revelation Across Generations: A Journey from Nuh to Isa(Jesus PBUH):
Surely, We have revealed to you as We have revealed to Nuh and to the prophets after him; and We have revealed to Ibrahim, Ismail, IsHaq, Yaqub and their children, and to Isa, Ayyub, Yunus, Harun and Sulaiman, and We have given Zabur to Dawud “(4:163)
Jesus As A Messenger & A Word from Allah(SWT):
O people of the Book, be not excessive in your Faith, and do not say about Allah anything but the truth. The MasiH ‘Isa, the son of Maryam, isonly a Messenger of Allah, and His Word that He had delivered to Maryam, and a spirit from Him. So, believe in Allah and His Messengers. Do not say “Three”. Stop it. That is good for you. Allah is the only One God. He is far too pure to have a son. To Him belongs what is in the heavens and what is in the earth. And Allah is enough to trust in.(4:171)
“The Messiah’s (Jesus PBUH) Devotion:
The MasiH shall never spurn to be a slave of Allah, nor shall the angels who are stationed near to Him. And whoever spurns to worship Him, and shows arrogance,-then, He shall gather all of them before Himself.(4:172)
Dissecting Claims of Jesus as God’s Son:
Certainly, infidels are those who say, “God is the MasiH, son of Maryam (Jesus son of Mary).” Say, “Who then has the power to do anything against Allah, if He wills to eliminate the MasiH son of Maryam and his mother and all those on earth?” Unto Allah belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and what lies between them. He creates what He wills. Allah is powerful over everything.(5:17)
Quranic Verses About Jesus (PBUH) A Beacon of Light and Guidance:
We sent Isa son of Maryam after those prophets, confirming the Torah that was (revealed) before him, and We gave him the Injil having guidance and light therein, and confirming the Torah that was (revealed) before it; a Guidance and a lesson for the God-fearing.(5:46)
Clarifying the MasiH(Jesus PBUH):
Surely, disbelievers are those who say, “Allah is the MasiH, son of Maryam. while the MasiH had said, “O children of Isra’il , worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord.” In fact, whoever ascribes any partner to Allah, Allah has prohibited for him the Jannah (the Paradise), and his shelter is the Fire, and there will be no supporters for the unjust.(5:72)
Jesus (PBUH) A Messenger with a Truthful Mother:
The MasiH, son of Maryam, is no more than a Messenger. There have been messengers before him. His mother was very truthful. Both of them used to eat food. Look how We explain signs to them, then see how far they are turned away.(5:75)
The Curse on Those Who Disbelieve:
On those who disbelieve from among the children of Isra’il , a curse was pronounced by Dawud and Isa, Son of Maryam. All this because they disobeyed and used to cross the limits.(5:78)
Miracles of Jesus(PBUH) In Quran:
(Call to mind the time) when Allah will say, “O Isa, son of Maryam, remember My blessing upon you and upon your mother; when I supported you with the Holy Spirit. You spoke to people while you were still in the cradle and when you grew to middle age. I taught you the Book and the Wisdom, the Torah and the Injil. You created from clay something in the shape of a bird, then you blew on it, and it became a bird by My leave. You cured those born blind and lepers by My leave. You raised the dead by My leave. I kept the children of Isra’il away from you when you came to them with clear signs, and the disbelievers among them said, “This is nothing but a clear magic.”(5:110)
Disciples’ Plea: Seeking Divine Nourishment:
When the disciples said, “O Isa, son of Maryam, can your Lord send down to us a repast from the heavens?” He said, “Fear Allah if you are believers.”(5:112)
Isa’s (Jesus PBUH) Supplication:
Isa son of Maryam said, “O Allah, our Lord, send down to us a repast from heaven which may be a happy occasion for us, for all our generations present and future, and a sign from You, and give us provisions. You are the best Giver of Provisions.”(5:114)
Jesus (PBUH) Disclaiming Knowledge of False Worship:
And when Allah said, “O Isa, son
of Maryam, did you say to the people:
Take me and my mother as gods
beside Allah?” He said, “Pure are You,
it does not behoove me to say what is
not right for me. Had I said it, You
would have known it. You know what
is in my heart, and I do not know what
is in Your’s. You alone have full
knowledge of all that is unseen.-
- I have not said to them anything
but what You have ordered me to say,
that is, Worship Allah, my Lord and
your Lord’ and I was a witness over
them as long as I was with them. But
when You recalled me, You were the
One watching over them. You are a
witness over everything.(5:116-117)
Various Prophets, Including Jesus(PBUH):
and (We guided) Zakariyya and YaHya and Isa and Ilyas -each one of them was of the righteous -(6:85)
Incorrect Beliefs of Jews and Christians:
They have taken their rabbis and their monks as gods beside Allah, and also (they have taken) MasiH the son of Maryam (as god). And they were not commanded but to worship only One God. There is no god but He. Pure is He from what they associate with Him.(9:31)
Infancy and Mission of Jesus(PBUH):
30. Spoke he (the baby), “Verily I am the servant of Allah. He has given me the Book, and made me a prophet, 31. and He has made me a blessed one wherever I be, and has enjoined Salah and Zakah upon me as long as I am alive, 32. and (He has made me) good to my mother, and he did not make me oppressive (or) ill-fated. 33. And peace is upon me the day I was born, the day I shall die, and the day I shall be raised alive again.” 34. That is Isa, the son of Maryam, to say the truth in which they (Christians) are disputing.(19:30-34)
Jesus’ (PBUH)Call to Worship Allah (SWT):
And (O Prophet, say to the people,) “Allah is surely my Lord and your Lord. So, worship Him. This is the straight path.”(19:36)
Mary’s Purity And Divine Miracle: Isa’s Birth (Jesus PBUH):
And (remember) her who protected her private part (that is, Maryam). So, We blew in her (a life) through Our Spirit, and made her and her son (Isa X) a sign for all the worlds.(21:91)
Miraculous Refuge: Mary and Isa(Jesus PBUH)
And We made the son of Maryam (Mary) and his mother a sign, and gave them shelter on a height, having a place of rest and running springs(23:50)
Prophetic Covenant: The Truthful Ones, Including Isa (PBUH):
And (recall) when We took from the prophets their covenant, and from you and from Nuh and Ibrahim and Musa and Isa, the son of Maryam, and We did take from them a firm covenant.(33:7)
Mention of Messengers, Including Jesus(PBUH):
He has ordained for you people the same religion as He had enjoined upon Nuh, and that which We have revealed to you (O prophet,) and that which We had enjoined upon Ibrahim and Musa and Isa by saying, “Establish the religion, and be not divided therein.” Arduous for the mushriks (polytheists) is that to which you are inviting them. Allah chooses (and pulls) toward Himself anyone He wills, and guides to Himself anyone who turns to Him (to seek guidance).(42:13)
Jesus (PBUH)As A Sign For Mankind:
When the example of the son of Maryam was cited, your people started at once shouting at it (in joy), 58. and said, “Are Our gods better or is he?” They did not cite it (the example) but for the sake of disputation. Rather, they are a quarrelsome people. 59. He (Isa) is no more than a servant (of Allah) whom We favoured and made an example for the children of Isra’il(43:57-58-59)
Jesus’s Revelation(Isa’s PBUH): Illuminating the Path to the Hour:
And he (Isa) is a source of knowledge of the Hour (the Day of Judgment); so do not be in doubt about it, and follow me. This is the straight way.(43:61)
Disbelievers’ Rejection of Prophets, Including Jesus:
When Isa came with clear proofs, he said, “I have come to you with wisdom, and to explain to you some of those matters in which you differ. So, fear Allah, and obey me. 64. Surely, it is Allah who is my Lord and your Lord; so worship Him. This is the straight way.”(43:63-64)
Prophetic Succession: From Messengers to Isa, Son of Maryam(PBUH):
Then We made Our messengers follow them one after the other, then We sent after them Isa, the son of Maryam (Jesus, son of Mary), and gave him the Injil, and placed compassion and mercy in the hearts of his followers. As for monasticism, it was invented by them;We did not ordain it for them, but (they adopted it) to seek Allah’s pleasure, then could not observe it as was due. So We gave the believers from among them their reward. And many of them are sinners.(57:27)
Jesus Predicting the Coming of Ahmad(PBUH):
(Remember) when Isa, son of Maryam, said, “O children of Isra’il, I am a messenger of Allah sent towards you, confirming the Torah that is (sent down) before me, and giving you the good news of a messenger who will come after me, whose name will be AHmad.” But when he came to them with manifest signs, they said, “This is a clear magic.”(61:6)
Victory For Believers & Disciples Of Jesus(PBUH):
O you who believe, be supporters of (the religion of) Allah, just as Isa, son of Maryam, said to the Disciples, “Who are my supporters towards Allah?” The Disciples said, “We are the supporters of (the religion of) Allah.” So a group from the children of Isra’il believed, and another group disbelieved. Then We supported those who believed against their enemy, and they became victors.(61:14)
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