Prophet Isa AS
Is a Prophet who was born without a father. However, due
to the power of Allah SWT, Siti Mary became pregnant and giving birth to Prophet
Jesus AS. In the journey of his Syiar he
did confront the people who rejected all his teachings until there is a murder
plan for him. But later, Judas was crucified because his face was changed to
resemble the as Prophet Jesus. Meanwhile, Prophet Jesus As, has not died until
now, because he was taken to heaven by Allah SWT.
The Story of Prophet Isa AS
(Jesus) Isa’s (AS) mother, (Mary) Maryam (AS), was a special
child from birth. When she was born, her mother prayed to Allah (SWT) that she
and her descendants stay safe from the clutches of Satan.
But when she delivered her, she said,
"My Lord, I have delivered a female."
And Allah was most
knowing of what she delivered,
"And the male is
not like the female. And I have named her Mary, and I seek refuge for her in
You and [for] her descendants from Satan, the expelled [from the mercy of Allah
]." (Surah Al-Imran:36)
Soon after she was left under the guardianship of Zechariah
(AS) by her mother so that she could spend her life worshipping Allah (SWT).
She was a very pious and chaste woman.
The birth of Prophet Isa (AS) was no ordinary birth, it was
a miracle! When Maryam (AS) found out that she was expecting a child, she was
very confused;
“She 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.’” (Surah Al-Imran:47)
Thereafter, Maryam (AS) submitted to the will of Allah (SWT)
and secluded herself from society and gave birth to Isa (AS) under a date palm
tree, which served as her source of nourishment during labor. When she returned
to her people with a son in hand, she was denounced and condemned for
supposedly falling in sin but that did not deter Maryam as her faith in Allah
(SWT) was supreme and unrelenting. Allah (SWT) did not leave Maryam (AS) alone,
He had granted several miracles to the child, Isa (AS), who was a miracle
himself. As the people were doubting Maryam (AS), Isa (AS) spoke from his
cradle, thereby astonishing the people and confirming Maryam’s (AS) story.
Hence, Jesus was born.
Apart from talking since infancy Prophet Isa (AS) had other
gifts from Allah (SWT);
Isa (AS) was a miracle from Allah (SWT) for the people of
Israel.
Jesus became one of the greatest prophets of God, and
was sent to the Children of Israel in order to confirm the teachings of his
predecessor, the Prophet Moses. His birth was a miracle, and, like all
prophets of God, he was granted several miracles. He approached his
people, telling them:
“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 the clay (that which is) like the form
of a bird, then I breathe into it and it becomes a bird by permission of God.
And I cure the blind (from birth) and the leper, and I give life to the
dead – by permission of God. 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. And (I have come) confirming what was before me of the Torah
and to make lawful for you some of what was forbidden to you. And I have
come to you with a sign from your Lord, so fear God and obey me. Indeed,
God is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. That is the straight path.”
(Quran 3:49-51)
The Quran continues the story of Jesus by relating several incidents of his life and his disciples.
“But when Jesus felt (persistence in) disbelief from them, he said, ‘Who are my supporters for (the cause of) God?’ The disciples said,” We are supporters for God. We have believed in God and testify that we are Muslims (submitting to Him.) Our Lord, we have believed in what You revealed and have followed the messenger (i.e., Jesus), so register us among the witnesses (to truth).” (Quran 3:52-53)
In another incident, after which an entire surah (chapter) of the Quran is named, the disciples of Jesus asked him for another miracle.
“(And remember) when the disciples said, ‘O Jesus, Son of Mary, can your Lord send down to us a table (spread with food) from the heaven?’ (Jesus) said, ‘Fear God, if you should be believers.’ They said, ‘We wish to eat from it and let our hearts be reassured and know that you have been truthful to us and be among its witnesses.’ Said Jesus, the son of Mary, ‘O God, our Lord, send down to us a table (spread with food) from the heaven to be for us a festival for the first of us and the last of us and a sign from You. And provide for us, and You are the best of providers.’” (Quran 5:112-114)
God sent them the table they had asked for, but not without a warning.
“God said, ‘Indeed, I will sent it down to you, but whoever disbelieves afterwards from among you – then indeed will I punish him with a punishment by which I have not punished anyone among the worlds.’” (Quran 5:115)
The story of Jesus never really ends in the Quran, as we are told that Jesus was not killed, but that rather, God raised His beloved prophet up to Him.
“(Mention) when God said, ‘O Jesus, indeed I will take you and raise you to Myself and purify (i.e., free) you from those who disbelieve and make those who follow you (in submission to God alone) superior to those who disbelieve until the Day of Resurrection. Then to Me is your return, and I will judge between you concerning that in which you used to differ. And as for those who disbelieved, I will punish them with a severe punishment in this world and the Hereafter, and they will have no helpers.’ But as for those who believed and did righteous deeds, He will give them in full their rewards, and God does not like the wrongdoers.” (Quran 3:55-57)
The Quran also points out that Jesus was neither killed nor crucified. Speaking of the Children of Israel, God faults their accusations against Mary as well as their claim that they killed Jesus.
“And (We cursed them) for their disbelief and their saying against Mary a great slander. And (for) their saying, ‘Indeed, we have killed the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, the messenger of God.’ 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, God raised him to Himself. And ever is God Exalted in Might and Wise.” (Quran 4:156-158)
The Quran confirms that Jesus was raised up by God, and the Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, reassured us that Jesus will be sent down to earth once again before the Day of Judgment. In a saying of Prophet Muhammad, narrated by Abu Hurairah, the Prophet said:
“By the One in Whose hand is my self, definitely the son of Maryam will soon descend among you as a just judge, and he will break the cross, kill the pig, and abolish the jizyah (tribute), and wealth will be so abundant that no one will accept it, until a single prostration will be better than the world and everything in it.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)
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