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{{Main|Virgin Conception of Jesus in the Qur'an}} | {{Main|Virgin Conception of Jesus in the Qur'an}} | ||
The Qur'anic verses 21:91 and 66:12 in conjunction with the | The Qur'anic verses 21:91 and 66:12 in conjunction with the tafsirs, tell us the angel [[Gabriel|Jibreel]] (جبريل ''Gabriel'') was sent to breathe [[Gabriel and the Holy Spirit|Allah's spirit]] into Maryam's (Mary's) vagina in order to conceive Jesus. | ||
{{quote |1=[http://tafsir.com/default.asp?sid=66&tid=54466 Tafsir 'ibn Kathir - Quran 66:12]|2= | {{quote |1=[http://tafsir.com/default.asp?sid=66&tid=54466 Tafsir 'ibn Kathir - Quran 66:12]|2= | ||
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==No More Than a Messenger== | ==No More Than a Messenger== | ||
The Qur'an designates Jesus as a "rasul" (رسول) "messenger" or "apostle", putting him on the same level as the prophet Muhammad | The Qur'an designates Jesus as a "rasul" (رسول) "messenger" or "apostle", putting him on the same level as the prophet Muhammad in this regard. This is, in effect, an attack on the trinitarian, god-unity conception of him in orthodox Christianity, which is underscored by how he is placed together with the other "messengers". | ||
{{Quote| {{Quran|5|75}}|Christ the son of Mary was no more than a messenger; many were the messengers that passed away before him. His mother was a woman of truth. They had both to eat their (daily) food. See how Allah doth make His signs clear to them; yet see in what ways they are deluded away from the truth!}} | {{Quote| {{Quran|5|75}}|Christ the son of Mary was no more than a messenger; many were the messengers that passed away before him. His mother was a woman of truth. They had both to eat their (daily) food. See how Allah doth make His signs clear to them; yet see in what ways they are deluded away from the truth!}} | ||
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===Canonical Christian Scriptures=== | ===Canonical Christian Scriptures=== | ||
The doctrine of Jesus' escape from the crucifixion starkly contrasts with all of the writings of Paul the apostle, as well as the canonical gospels, which along with the testimony of some Roman historians such as Tacitus and Josephus constitute our earliest testimony on the life of Jesus. The Roman historians | The doctrine of Jesus' escape from the crucifixion starkly contrasts with all of the writings of Paul the apostle, as well as the canonical gospels, which along with the testimony of some Roman historians such as Tacitus and Josephus constitute our earliest testimony on the life of Jesus. The aforementioned Roman historians agree with the gospels that Jesus was executed by the Roman state, and modern historians tend to rate the reality of the crucifixion as the single most certainly true aspect of the gospels. | ||
<big>'''Gospels'''</big> | <big>'''Gospels'''</big> | ||
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==The Return of Isa== | ==The Return of Isa== | ||
Muslim | Muslim apocalyptic literature says that Jesus will return as a Muslim and will break the cross (destroy Christianity), kill swine (This may be a reference to the destruction of the Jews, as the [[Qur'an]] says Jews were once turned into apes and pigs<ref>{{Quran|5|60}}</ref>), and advance the cause of [[Islam]]. He will also abolish the [[jizyah]], which will leave Jews and Christians with only two options, to convert to Islam or face execution and enslavement. Verse 9:29 calls for the subduing of Jews and Christians. | ||
{{Quote|{{Quran|9|29}}|Fight those who believe not in Allah or the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, '''(even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the jizya with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued'''.}} | {{Quote|{{Quran|9|29}}|Fight those who believe not in Allah or the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, '''(even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the jizya with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued'''.}} | ||
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===Hadith=== | ===Hadith=== | ||
Islam carries over its | Islam carries over its apocalyptic tradition from Christianity. As such the hadith teaches that Jesus will come back to fight for Islam. | ||
{{Quote|{{Abudawud|37|4310}}|Narrated AbuHurayrah: | {{Quote|{{Abudawud|37|4310}}|Narrated AbuHurayrah: | ||
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Allah’s Apostle said, “By Him in Whose Hands my soul is, surely (Jesus,) the son of Mary will soon descend amongst you and will judge mankind justly (as a Just Ruler); he will break the Cross and kill the pigs and there will be no Jizya (i.e. taxation taken from non Muslims). Money will be in abundance so that nobody will accept it, and a single prostration to Allah (in prayer) will be better than the whole world and whatever is in it.” Abu Huraira added “'''If you wish, you can recite (this verse of the Holy Book): — ‘And there is none Of the people of the Scriptures (Jews and Christians) But must believe in him (i.e Jesus as an Apostle of Allah and a human being) Before his death. And on the Day of Judgment He will be a witness Against them'''.” (4.159) (See Fateh Al Bari, Page 302 Vol 7)}} | Allah’s Apostle said, “By Him in Whose Hands my soul is, surely (Jesus,) the son of Mary will soon descend amongst you and will judge mankind justly (as a Just Ruler); he will break the Cross and kill the pigs and there will be no Jizya (i.e. taxation taken from non Muslims). Money will be in abundance so that nobody will accept it, and a single prostration to Allah (in prayer) will be better than the whole world and whatever is in it.” Abu Huraira added “'''If you wish, you can recite (this verse of the Holy Book): — ‘And there is none Of the people of the Scriptures (Jews and Christians) But must believe in him (i.e Jesus as an Apostle of Allah and a human being) Before his death. And on the Day of Judgment He will be a witness Against them'''.” (4.159) (See Fateh Al Bari, Page 302 Vol 7)}} | ||
As in Christian | As in Christian apocalyptic literature, on judgment day Jesus will judge the people by the words of the Qur'an. | ||
{{Quote|{{Bukhari|4|55|658}}|Narrated Abu Huraira: | {{Quote|{{Bukhari|4|55|658}}|Narrated Abu Huraira: | ||
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Allah’s Apostle said “How will you be when the son of Mary (i.e. Jesus) descends amongst you and he will judge people by the Law of the Quran and not by the law of Gospel (Fateh-ul Bari page 304 and 305 Vol 7)}} | Allah’s Apostle said “How will you be when the son of Mary (i.e. Jesus) descends amongst you and he will judge people by the Law of the Quran and not by the law of Gospel (Fateh-ul Bari page 304 and 305 Vol 7)}} | ||
It is further worth noting that the life and purpose of Jesus as outlined in the Islamic scriptures a great deal from the narrative presented regarding Jesus in Christian scriptures. | It is further worth noting that the life and purpose of Jesus as outlined in the Islamic scriptures differs a great deal from the narrative presented regarding Jesus in Christian scriptures. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||