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Jesus and Prophetic Teachings in Islam

Explore Islamic beliefs about Jesus's life, teachings, and prophethood.

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1. What did Allah enable ‘Eesa عليه السلام to do as signs of his truthfulness?

  • Perform miracles by Allah’s permission. (correct answer)
  • Claim divinity for himself.
  • Write a new scripture by his own power.
  • Speak independently of Allah’s command.

Why

Allah supported ‘Eesa عليه السلام with miracles that proved he was truthful. These included speaking to people in the cradle and in maturity, making the shape of a bird from clay and breathing into it so that it became a bird by Allah’s permission, healing the blind and lepers, and bringing forth the dead by Allah’s permission. These miracles showed Allah’s power and supported the truthfulness of ‘Eesa عليه السلام.

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2. What did ‘Eesa عليه السلام teach the Children of Israel about worship?

  • Worship Allah, his Lord and their Lord, without associating partners with Him. (correct answer)
  • Worship ‘Eesa عليه السلام as a god.
  • Worship Maryam عليها السلام alongside Allah.
  • Worship Allah only through animal sacrifice.

Why

‘Eesa عليه السلام was one of Allah’s noble messengers and was sent to the Children of Israel. He called them to believe in Allah alone and worship Him alone. He did not claim to be God or the son of God. The Qur’an quotes him as saying, “Worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord,” and warns that whoever associates partners with Allah is forbidden Paradise and will have the Fire as an abode.

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3. What does the source say about ‘Eesa عليه السلام being raised to heaven?

  • He was raised to heaven once, and there is no proof that he returned to earth after that. (correct answer)
  • He ascended twice and returned secretly between the two ascensions.
  • He died and was buried before being raised.
  • He was repeatedly sent back to comfort people after being raised.

Why

Allah tells us that ‘Eesa عليه السلام was raised up to heaven one time. The source states that Allah does not tell us that he was sent back to earth after that. Anyone who claims that he returned before the final descent near the end of time must bring evidence, and no such evidence is established. ‘Eesa عليه السلام has not died yet; he will descend near the end of time, live as long as Allah wills, then die.

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4. How was ‘Eesa عليه السلام created in Maryam عليها السلام?

  • Allah commanded Jibril to blow into Maryam’s garment, and Allah created the soul by His will. (correct answer)
  • ‘Eesa عليه السلام was a part of Allah’s own spirit.
  • Maryam عليها السلام had a human husband.
  • Jibril created ‘Eesa عليه السلام independently.

Why

Allah commanded Jibril عليه السلام to blow through the neck of Maryam’s garment, and by Allah’s will that breath entered her womb and became a soul created by Allah. The source explains that describing ‘Eesa عليه السلام as the “Spirit of Allah” is a way of honouring him; it does not mean that he is part of Allah or an attribute of Allah. Rather, it connects a created being to the Creator in a special, honoured way, similar to phrases such as “the House of Allah.”

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5. What is the majority view about the length of Maryam’s pregnancy with ‘Eesa عليه السلام?

  • It lasted nine months, like the pregnancy of other women. (correct answer)
  • It certainly lasted only a few seconds.
  • It certainly lasted eight months.
  • Revelation gives no scholarly discussion on it at all.

Why

Scholars differed about the length of Maryam’s pregnancy with ‘Eesa عليه السلام. The majority view is that it lasted nine months, like the pregnancy of other women. Some reports mention eight months or immediate birth, but the source explains that the stronger and better-known view is the normal length. The beginning of the pregnancy was miraculous, but the duration is understood by the majority to have followed the normal course.

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A note on these answers

These questions are for learning and self-testing. Explanations are drawn from the sources linked on each question and are not a fatwa. For a ruling on your own circumstances, please consult a qualified scholar.

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