In Islam, Jesus, known as Isa, is considered one of the most important prophets, but not the incarnation of God.
Key Islamic teachings
Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary, Maryam, through a miracle from God.
Jesus’s purpose was to be the Messiah - the person who would lead people back to the faith of Abraham (Ibrahim).
"We gave Jesus, the Son of Mary, clear proofs, and We supported him with the Pure Spirit." (Qur'an)
Jesus’ teachings on love, compassion, and forgiveness are important in guiding people to helping others, being kind, and living a good life as a Muslim.
Jesus performed miracles, including healing the sick and raising the dead, in order to show his God-given authority as a prophet, not that he was the incarnation of God.
Jesus did not die on the cross, but was instead raised up to heaven by God.
Jesus will return at the end of the world to restore justice and defeat falsehood.
Jesus was a servant of God, like other prophets such as Moses and Muhammad, but he was not the Son of God.
In Islam, Jesus is highly respected and his teachings are important, but Muslims do not believe he is the Son of God, which is a key belief in Christianity. Instead, Islam places emphasis on the idea that Jesus was a servant of God.
The respect for Jesus in Islam shows the shared respect for him between Christianity and Islam, though their beliefs about him are different.
📚 Key Terms:
Known as the father of the Jewish people. God made a covenant with him, promising him land and descendants.
Known as the founding father of Judaism
The Christian idea that God came to Earth in the form of Jesus.
The name of Jesus in Islam.
Key moral principle; fairness in the way people are treated.
Judaism - ‘The anointed one’. Orthodox Jews believe that the Messiah will be a human person sent by God to establish justice and peace on the earth. For Reform Jews, the Messiah is a symbolic figure.
Christianity - The saviour of humanity. Jesus.
An event performed by God that breaks the laws of nature.
The person through whom God set the Israelites free from slavery in Egypt, gave the Ten Commandments and made a covenant with Israel.
A human who is chosen to share God’s message with people.
Jesus as God’s son.
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