23/12/2025
Belief of Jesus PBUH in Islam.
In Islam, Jesus is highly respected and honored, but his role is understood differently from Christian belief. In Islam he is known as ʿĪsā ibn Maryam (Jesus, son of Mary). Here is a clear summary of what Islam teaches about him:
1. Jesus is a great Prophet, not God
Islam teaches that Jesus is one of the greatest prophets of God, but not divine and not the son of God.
Qur’an 5:72 – “Indeed, Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him.”
Muslims believe worship belongs to Allah alone.
2. Born miraculously to Virgin Mary
Islam strongly affirms the virgin birth of Jesus. Mary (Maryam) is one of the most honored women in Islam and has a whole chapter named after her in the Qur’an (Surah Maryam).
Qur’an 19:20–21 – Jesus was born by God’s command, without a father.
3. Jesus performed miracles by God’s permission
Islam teaches that Jesus performed many miracles by Allah’s permission, including:
Speaking as a baby
Healing the blind and the l***r
Raising the dead
Creating a bird from clay and giving it life
Qur’an 3:49
4. Jesus was not crucified
Islam teaches that Jesus was not killed or crucified. Instead, Allah raised him up, and it was made to appear so to the people.
Qur’an 4:157–158
5. Jesus will return before the Day of Judgment
Muslims believe Jesus will return near the end of time, defeat the false messiah (Dajjal), restore justice, and reaffirm the worship of one God.
6. Jesus preached pure monotheism
Islam teaches that Jesus called people to worship one God and follow God’s law, just like other prophets such as Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Muhammad (peace be upon them all).
7. Respect for Jesus is part of Islamic faith
A Muslim cannot be a Muslim without believing in Jesus as a prophet.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “I am the closest of people to Jesus, son of Mary, in this world and the Hereafter.” (Bukhari & Muslim)
Summary (Islamic View of Jesus)
✔ Prophet and Messenger of God
✔ Born of Virgin Mary