Quranic Verses About Jesus (Isa) in the Holy Quran

Quranic Verses About Jesus (Isa) in the Holy Quran

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The Quran contains various verses that discuss the life and mission of Jesus, detailing his miraculous birth, his role as a prophet, his miracles, and the divine support he received from God. Here are some key verses related to Jesus from the Quran:

His Birth and Mary

1. Surah Al-Imran (3:45-47):

"Remember when the angels said, 'O Mary, indeed Allah gives you good tidings of a word from Him, whose name will be the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, distinguished in this world and the Hereafter and among those brought near [to Allah].'"

"He will speak to the people in the cradle and in maturity and will be of the righteous."

"Mary said, 'My Lord, how will I have a child when no man has touched me?' [The angel] said, 'Such is Allah; He creates what He wills. When He decrees a matter, He only says to it, "Be," and it is.'"

2. Surah Maryam (19:16-21):

"And mention, [O Muhammad], in the Book [the story of] Mary, when she withdrew from her family to a place toward the east."

"And she took, in seclusion from them, a screen. Then We sent to her Our Angel, and he represented himself to her as a well-proportioned man."

"She said, 'Indeed, I seek refuge in the Most Merciful from you, [so leave me], if you should be fearing of Allah.'"

"He said, 'I am only the messenger of your Lord to give you [news of] a pure boy.'"

"She said, 'How can I have a boy while no man has touched me and I have not been unchaste?'"

"He said, 'Thus [it will be]; your Lord says, "It is easy for Me, and We will make him a sign to the people and a mercy from Us. And it is a matter [already] decreed."'"

His Prophethood and Miracles

3. Surah Al-Imran (3:49):

"And [make him] a messenger to the Children of Israel, [who will say], 'Indeed I have come to you with a sign from your Lord in that I design for you from clay [that which is] like the form of a bird, then I breathe into it, and it becomes a bird by permission of Allah. And I cure the blind and the leper, and I give life to the dead - by permission of Allah. And I inform you of what you eat and what you store in your houses. Indeed in that is a sign for you, if you are believers.'"

4. Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:110):

"[The Day] when Allah will say, 'O Jesus, Son of Mary, remember My favor upon you and upon your mother when I supported you with the Pure Spirit and you spoke to the people in the cradle and in maturity; and [remember] when I taught you writing and wisdom and the Torah and the Gospel; and when you designed from clay [what was] like the form of a bird with My permission, then you breathed into it, and it became a bird with My permission; and you healed the blind and the leper with My permission; and when you brought forth the dead with My permission; and when I restrained the Children of Israel from [killing] you when you came to them with clear proofs and those who disbelieved among them said, "This is not but obvious magic."'

His Nearness to God and Ascension

5. Surah An-Nisa (4:157-158):

"And [for] their saying, 'Indeed, we have killed the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, the messenger of Allah.' And they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; but [another] was made to resemble him to them. And indeed, those who differ over it are in doubt about it. They have no knowledge of it except the following of assumption. And they did not kill him, for certain."

"Rather, Allah raised him to Himself. And ever is Allah Exalted in Might and Wise."

His Status as God's Servant and Messenger

6. Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:72):

"They have certainly disbelieved who say, 'Allah is the Messiah, the son of Mary' while the Messiah has said, 'O Children of Israel, worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord.' Indeed, he who associates others with Allah - Allah has forbidden him Paradise, and his refuge is the Fire. And there are not for the wrongdoers any helpers."

The Return of Jesus

7. Surah Az-Zukhruf (43:61):

"And indeed, Jesus will be [a sign for] knowledge of the Hour, so be not in doubt of it, and follow Me. This is a straight path."

In the Quran, Jesus is mentioned as one of the prophets of Allah, emphasizing his miraculous birth, life, and divine mission. He is described as a servant and messenger of God, supported by miraculous signs and sent for the salvation of humanity.

Hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Regarding Jesus:

Authentic hadiths concerning Jesus (peace be upon him) often focus on his return to earth as part of the prophetic tradition within Islamic eschatology. Here are some key hadiths:

The Second Coming of Jesus

Sahih al-Bukhari:

"By Him in Whose Hands my soul is, the son of Mary (Jesus) will shortly descend among you as a just ruler. He will break the cross, kill the pigs, and abolish the Jizya tax. Money will be in abundance so that nobody will accept it (as charitable gifts)."

Source: Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Prophets, Hadith 48.

Sahih Muslim:

"Jesus, the son of Mary, will soon descend among you as a just ruler, and he will break the cross, kill the swine, and abolish the Jizya tax. Wealth will be so abundant that no one will accept it."

Source: Sahih Muslim, Book of Faith, Hadith 71.

His Role and Duties

Sahih Muslim:

"Jesus will descend, and Allah will destroy the false messiah (the Antichrist) through him, and peace will prevail on earth, so that lions will graze with camels, leopards with cattle, and wolves with sheep, and children will play with snakes without harm."

Source: Sahih Muslim, Book of Trials and Portents of the Last Hour, Hadith 110.

Sahih al-Bukhari:

"The Prophet said: 'What will be your situation when the son of Mary descends among you, and your imam is among you?'"

Source: Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Prophets, Hadith 49.

The Era of Justice and Prosperity

Sahih Muslim:

"Jesus will descend, and under his leadership, people will live in prosperity and abundance. The sky will give rain generously, and the earth will bring forth its blessings."

Source: Sahih Muslim, Book of Trials and Portents of the Last Hour, Hadith 116.

Defeating the Antichrist

Sahih Muslim:

"The Antichrist will appear, and Allah will send Jesus, son of Mary, who will vanquish him. Then, security will prevail among the people."

Source: Sahih Muslim, Book of Trials and Portents of the Last Hour, Hadith 113.

General Information

• Jesus's second coming will herald an era of justice, peace, and prosperity.
• The Antichrist will spread corruption, but Jesus will ultimately defeat him.
• According to Islamic belief, Jesus will return as a prophet and revive Islamic teachings.

These hadiths address significant aspects of Islamic eschatology, emphasizing the role of Jesus in the end times. Studying the sources of these hadiths can provide a deeper understanding of how Islam approaches these topics.

References to Jesus in the Risale-i Nur Collection:

The Risale-i Nur collection, written by Bediüzzaman Said Nursî, is a comprehensive work that reflects on and interprets various Islamic concepts. It includes discussions on Jesus, especially regarding his return before the Day of Judgment and the victory of Islam. Here are some notable sections about Jesus in the Risale-i Nur:

1. Fifth Ray - Seventh Matter

This section discusses Jesus's return to earth and how Christianity and Islam will unite into a great religion:

• "The descent of Jesus from heaven and his adherence to the Muhammadan Sharia in the end times" is highlighted. This indicates a significant victory for Islam and a turning point for humanity toward the true faith.

2. Letters - Twenty-Third Letter

Here, the symbolic meaning of Jesus's return is emphasized, portraying it as a victory of truth and a manifestation of divine justice:

• "The spirit of Islam will triumph over the body of Christianity; the truth of the Quran will become manifest." These statements illustrate that Jesus's return will reaffirm the superiority of Islam and eliminate false beliefs.

3. The Rays - Fifth Ray

This section describes the coming of Jesus and how it will lead to a spiritual awakening:

• "That person (Jesus) will come, but not everyone will recognize him as Jesus. The faithful will recognize him through the light of faith; otherwise, they will not." This suggests that believers will recognize Jesus during his second coming, while others may not.

4. Words - Eleventh Word

This part focuses on the return of Jesus and the revival of Islam:

• "The descent of Jesus will direct Christianity toward truth and lead to the triumph of Islam." It suggests that under Jesus's leadership, the two major religions, Islam and Christianity, will unite, bringing peace to the world.

5. The Rays - Fifteenth Ray

In this section, the struggle of Jesus against the Antichrist and the victory of Islam is explained:

• "Jesus will come, base his actions on Islam, and rule according to its enlightened principles." This expresses that Jesus will establish justice and peace by following Islamic principles.

General Explanation

In the Risale-i Nur, the return of Jesus is seen as a renewal of Islam and truth. Bediüzzaman interprets this event as a spiritual awakening and victory of truth. Jesus's return to earth is depicted as a struggle against the Antichrist and a realization of divine justice. The Risale-i Nur interprets this return as a symbolic and spiritual event, urging Muslims to maintain their faith and hold fast to the truth.

These summaries highlight key aspects of the discussions about Jesus in the Risale-i Nur. For a more detailed understanding, examining the complete works would be beneficial.

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