Does Islam believe Jesus was resurrected? This is a question that has intrigued many, especially those who are curious about the beliefs of Islam. The answer to this question lies in the Islamic perspective on the life and resurrection of Jesus, which is deeply rooted in the Quran and Hadith.
Islam holds that Jesus, known as ‘Isa in Arabic, was indeed a revered prophet. The Quran, the holy book of Islam, mentions Jesus multiple times and confirms his prophethood. However, the Islamic belief regarding Jesus’ resurrection is distinct from that of Christianity. In Islam, Jesus was not crucified and resurrected as Christians believe, but rather, he was raised up to heaven by God.
The Quran states, “And because of their saying, ‘We killed the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, the messenger of Allah,’ – though they killed him not, nor crucified him, but it appeared to them so (like that) – and those who differ about it are full of doubts. They have no (sound) basis for their belief; they follow nothing but conjecture. For surely they killed him not, nor crucified him, but Allah took him up to Himself. And Allah is ever all-powerful, all-wise.” (Quran 4:157-158)
According to this verse, Islam rejects the Christian belief in the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Instead, it asserts that Jesus was raised up to heaven by God. This belief is further supported by Hadith, which are the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.
One of the most well-known Hadith regarding Jesus’ resurrection is the Hadith of the Two Hearts. In this Hadith, the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said, “The son of Mary (Jesus) will descend among you as a just ruler, and he will break the cross, kill the pigs, and abolish the Jizya.” (Sahih al-Bukhari)
This Hadith indicates that Jesus will return to earth as a just ruler and bring about significant changes, including the abolition of the Jizya, a tax imposed on non-Muslims. However, it does not mention the resurrection of Jesus in the Christian sense.
In conclusion, Islam does believe in the resurrection of Jesus, but it is a different concept from the Christian belief in the crucifixion and resurrection. In Islam, Jesus was raised up to heaven by God and will return to earth as a just ruler. This distinction highlights the unique aspects of Islamic beliefs and how they differ from those of Christianity.
