21/02/2026
Here is a clear, respectful, and persuasive article presenting the Islamic viewpoint that Jesus is not God nor the literal Son of God.
Why Jesus Is Not God Nor the Son of God
(An Islamic Perspective)
Few questions in religious history are as important as this: Who was Jesus?
In Christianity, Jesus is believed to be God incarnate and the Son of God.
In Islam, however, Jesus (peace be upon him) is one of the greatest prophets — but not God, and not the son of God.
This article presents logical, scriptural, and theological reasons supporting the Islamic understanding.
1. God Is One — Absolutely One
Islam teaches pure monotheism (Tawheed):
God is One, Eternal, Absolute, and unlike His creation.
The Qur’an states:
“Say: He is Allah, One.” — (Surah Al-Ikhlas 112:1)
If God is One and incomparable, He cannot be:
Born
Dependent
Limited
Subject to human weakness
Yet Jesus:
Was born
Ate food
Slept
Prayed
Experienced fear and pain
God, by definition, does not depend on creation.
2. Jesus Prayed to God
If Jesus were God, who was he praying to?
In the Bible, Jesus prays repeatedly. For example:
In Gospel of Matthew 26:39, Jesus falls on his face and prays to God.
If Jesus were God, this would mean:
God was praying to Himself.
Or part of God was praying to another part.
This contradicts pure monotheism.
Prayer shows submission.
Submission belongs to a servant — not to God Himself.
3. Jesus Said the Father Is Greater Than Him
In Gospel of John 14:28, Jesus says:
“The Father is greater than I.”
If Jesus were equal to God, he would not say someone is greater than him.
God cannot be:
Greater than Himself
Less knowledgeable than Himself
Limited in power
Yet Jesus admitted limitations.
4. Jesus Did Not Know Everything
In Gospel of Mark 13:32, Jesus says regarding the Day of Judgment:
“But about that day or hour no one knows… not even the Son… but only the Father.”
If Jesus were God, he would know everything.
God is All-Knowing.
Limited knowledge proves humanity.
5. Jesus Was Tempted
The Bible describes Satan tempting Jesus (Matthew 4).
Can God be tempted by Satan?
God is:
All-Powerful
Above temptation
Not influenced by evil
Temptation is a human experience.
6. The Concept of “Son of God” Was Metaphorical
In the Bible, many people are called “sons of God”:
Adam (Luke 3:38)
Israel (Exodus 4:22)
David (Psalm 2:7)
“Son of God” was a title of honor — not literal divinity.
Islam teaches that Jesus was miraculously born without a father — but so was Adam created without father or mother.
The Qur’an says:
“The example of Jesus to Allah is like that of Adam…” (Qur’an 3:59)
If miraculous birth makes someone God, then Adam would be more deserving — yet no one worships Adam.
7. The Trinity Is Not Explicitly Taught by Jesus
The word “Trinity” is not found in the Bible.
Jesus never clearly said:
“I am God.”
“Worship me.”
“I am part of a Trinity.”
Instead, he emphasized worship of the One God.
In Gospel of Mark 12:29, Jesus says:
“Hear O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is One.”
This echoes the strict monotheism of earlier prophets like:
Abraham
Moses
Noah
Islam continues this same message.
8. Logical Reflection
Ask yourself:
Can God be born?
Can God die?
Can God be limited in knowledge?
Can God pray?
Can God be tempted?
If the answer is no — then Jesus cannot be God.
9. Who Is Jesus in Islam?
Islam honors Jesus deeply:
He is:
The Messiah (Al-Masih)
Born miraculously to Mary
A great prophet
A messenger of God
A sign for humanity
Muslims believe in Jesus — but worship only God.
Rejecting divinity does not reduce Jesus' honor.
It preserves God’s absolute oneness.
Conclusion
The Islamic position is simple and consistent:
God is One.
God does not share divinity.
Jesus was a noble prophet, not God.
True worship belongs to the Creator — not the creation.
As the Qur’an says:
“They have certainly disbelieved who say: ‘Allah is the Messiah, son of Mary.’” (Qur’an 5:72)
Islam calls humanity back to the pure message of all prophets:
Worship God alone.
By : Teacher Yasin Abdulle Hurshow
