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  1. Faiza Abdulbasit

    All Muslims believe in Jesus because Believing in all prophets is essential for a Muslim as it is the 4th important article of the Islamic Creed. Allah Almighty says in the Quran regarding the beliefs of the believers (Muslims):

    ءَامَنَ ٱلرَّسُولُ بِمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْهِ مِن رَّبِّهِۦ وَٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ ۚ كُلٌّ ءَامَنَ بِٱللَّهِ وَمَلَـٰٓئِكَتِهِۦ وَكُتُبِهِۦ وَرُسُلِهِۦ لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍۢ مِّن رُّسُلِهِۦ

    The Messenger  (Muhammad) ˹firmly˺ believes in what has been revealed to him from his Lord, and so do the believers. They ˹all˺ believe in Allah, His angels, His Books, and His messengers. ˹They proclaim,˺ “We make no distinction between any of His messengers.” (2:285)

    According to Islamic belief, Jesus is a Nobel prophet of Allah Almighty as mentioned in the Quran

    “……وَلَقَدْ ءَاتَيْنَا مُوسَى ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ وَقَفَّيْنَا مِنۢ بَعْدِهِۦ بِٱلرُّسُلِ ۖ وَءَاتَيْنَا عِيسَى ٱبْنَ مَرْيَمَ ٱلْبَيِّنَـٰتِ”

    “Indeed, We gave Moses the Book and sent after him successive messengers. And We gave Jesus, (son of Mary), clear proofs…….” (2:87) 

    in an other verse:

    “…….مَّا ٱلْمَسِيحُ ٱبْنُ مَرْيَمَ إِلَّا رَسُولٌۭ قَدْ خَلَتْ مِن قَبْلِهِ ٱلرُّسُلُ”

    “The Messiah, son of Mary, was no more than a messenger. ˹Many˺ messengers had come and gone before him …….”(5:75)

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  3. Hafiz Ahmad Khan

    Yes Muslims believe in Jesus

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  4. Rushna shah
    Muslim Writer

    Yes, Muslims do believe in Jesus, whom they refer to as “Isa” in Arabic. However, their beliefs about Jesus differ from those of Christians. In Islam, Jesus is considered one of the prophets and messengers of God, but he is not seen as the Son of God or part of a divine Trinity, as is the case in Christianity. Muslims believe that Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary and performed miracles with God’s permission. They also believe that Jesus was not crucified but was rather raised up by God and will return in the future as a sign of the end times. So, while there is a belief in Jesus in Islam, the understanding of his nature and role differs from Christian beliefs.

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  6. Sultan Abu Muhammad Qureshi
    Muslim Writer

    1. Islamic Perspective on Jesus (Isa):

    • Prophet Isa (Jesus): In Islam, Jesus is considered a prophet, not the Son of God or part of the Holy Trinity as in Christianity.
    • Miraculous Birth: The Quran describes Jesus’s miraculous birth to the Virgin Mary (Maryam), emphasizing it as a sign of Allah’s power.

    2. Christian Perspective on Jesus:

    • Son of God: In Christianity, Jesus is believed to be the Son of God and a central figure in the Holy Trinity.
    • Virgin Birth: Christians also believe in the virgin birth of Jesus.

    3. Jewish Perspective on Jesus:

    • Judaism’s View: Judaism does not accept Jesus as the Messiah or the Son of God. He is not considered a prophet in traditional Jewish belief.

    4. Other Religious Perspectives:

    • Hinduism: Some Hindus view Jesus as an enlightened spiritual figure or avatar, while others do not incorporate him into their faith.
    • Buddhism: Buddhism does not have a specific belief in Jesus, as its focus is primarily on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha).

    5. The Death and Second Coming of Jesus:

    • Islam: Muslims believe that Jesus was not crucified but was raised up by Allah. He is expected to return as part of the signs of the Day of Judgment.
    • Christianity: Christians believe in Jesus’s crucifixion, death, and resurrection. Many await his second coming as the fulfillment of end-times prophecies.

    6. Key Differences and Commonalities:

    • Differences: The primary difference is the divinity of Jesus. Christianity sees him as the Son of God, while Islam regards him as a prophet. Additionally, Islamic beliefs emphasize monotheism and reject the concept of the Holy Trinity.
    • Commonalities: Both Islam and Christianity acknowledge Jesus’s miraculous virgin birth and his significance in divine history.

    Understanding these different beliefs helps promote interfaith dialogue and mutual respect among people of different religions.

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