Jesus in Islam


The Messiah Jesus (Eesah) was born from virgin Mary (Maryam) miraculously.

(Remember) when the angels said: 'O Maryam (Mary)! Verily, Allah gives you the glad tidings of a Word from Him, his name will be the Messiah Eesah (Jesus), the son of Maryam (Mary), held in honour in this world and in the Hereafter, and will be one of those who are near to Allâh. (Quran 3:45)

Baby Jesus spoke miraculously from his cradle.

But she (Mary) pointed to him. They said: 'How should we speak to one who was a child in the cradle?' He (the baby Jesus) said: Surely I am a servant of Allah; He has given me the Book and made me a Prophet... (Quran 19:29-30)

Jesus was given a Holy Book, the Gospel (Injeel) and was sent to correct the Jews and affirm their Torah.

And I have come confirming that which was before me of the Torah, and to make lawful to you part of what was forbidden to you, and I have come to you with a proof from your Lord. So fear Allah and obey me. (Quran 3:50)

Jesus worked miracles by Allah's Leave such as curing the blind and raising the dead.

And will make him (Jesus) a Messenger to the Children of Israel (saying): "I have come to you with a sign from your Lord, that I mould for you out of clay the figure of a bird, and breathe into it, and it becomes a bird by Allah's Leave; and I heal him who was born blind, and the leper, and I bring the dead to life by Allah's Leave. And I inform you of what you eat, and what you store in your houses (through revelation?). Surely, therein is a sign for you, if you believe. (Quran 3:49)

The Jews thought they killed Jesus, but they killed one who was made to look like him.

And because of their saying (in sarcastic boast), "We killed Messiah Jesus, son of Maryam (Mary), the Messenger of Allah," - but they killed him not, nor crucified him, but the resemblance of Jesus was put over another man (and they killed that man), and those who differ therein are full of doubts... (Quran 4:157)

Jesus was taken into Heaven sleeping, he will return aged 33 years old.

For surely; they killed him not (i.e. Jesus), but Allah raised him up (with his body and soul) unto Himself (and he is in the heavens). And Allah is Ever All-Powerful, All-Wise. (Quran 4:158)

He will return as the leader of the Muslims, and will kill the Anti-Christ (Dajjaal).

"... He will descend (to the earth). When you see him, recognize him: a man of medium height, (his complexion) reddish fair, wearing two light yellow garments, looking as if drops were falling down from his head though it will not be wet. He will fight the people for the cause of Islam. He will break the cross, kill swine, and abolish the jizyah tax. Allah will perish all religions except Islam. He (Jesus) will destroy the Antichrist (Dajjal) ..." (Hadith)

He will gather the Muslims on Mount Sinai until Gog and Magog are destroyed.

"... Allah would reveal to Jesus these words: "I have brought forth from amongst My servants such people against whom none would be able to fight; you take these people safely to Mount Sinai (Tur)," and then Allah would send Gog (Yajuj) and Magog (Majuj) and they would swarm down from every slope..." (Hadith)

During his reign, the Earth will have abundant produce and security.

"Then the Earth would be told to bring forth its fruit and restore its blessing and, as a result thereof, there would grow (such a big) pomegranate that a group of persons would be able to eat that, and seek shelter under its skin and a dairy cow would give so much milk that a whole party would be able to drink it..." (Hadith)

He will live for a further 40 years, perform the Hajj pilgrimage, die and be buried by Muslims.

"... Jesus will remain for 40 years and will then die, and Muslims will offer the funeral prayer for him..." (Hadith)