Do Islam’s Believe in Jesus Christ?
Islam, one of the major world religions, has a complex relationship with Jesus Christ. Many people, both Muslims and non-Muslims, often wonder whether Islam believes in Jesus Christ. The answer is yes, Islam does believe in Jesus Christ, but with some distinct differences compared to Christian beliefs.
In Islam, Jesus Christ (known as ‘Isa in Arabic) is considered a highly revered and significant prophet. Muslims believe that he was born to Mary (Maryam in Arabic) as a miraculous child, without a father. This belief is shared with Christians, who also consider Jesus to be the son of Mary. However, Muslims do not believe that Jesus is the son of God or divine, as Christians do. Instead, they view him as a human messenger of God (Allah), who was sent to guide the Children of Israel with a new scripture, the Injil (Gospel).
Muslims hold Jesus in high regard and believe that he performed many miracles, such as speaking from the cradle, healing the blind and lepers, and raising the dead. However, they do not believe that Jesus was crucified or resurrected, as Christians do. Instead, Muslims believe that Jesus was raised up to heaven by God and that he did not die on the cross. This is a significant difference between Islamic and Christian beliefs regarding the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.
Furthermore, Muslims believe that Jesus will return to earth before the Day of Judgment to restore justice and defeat the Antichrist (known as Al-Masih ad-Dajjal in Islam). When Jesus returns, he will be accompanied by Elijah (Yahya in Arabic), another revered prophet in Islam. Together, they will fight against the Antichrist and restore peace on earth.
While Islam shares some beliefs with Christianity regarding Jesus Christ, the differences in their understanding of his nature, crucifixion, and resurrection are significant. Muslims respect Jesus as a great prophet and consider him to be one of the most beloved messengers of God. However, their beliefs about Jesus are distinct from those of Christians, emphasizing the importance of understanding the nuances of each religion’s teachings.
