What do Muslims think of Christ?

Question

and what do they think about Christmas, for that matter...? just curious, not judging anyone

Answer 1

First of all "whynotask" I do thank you for answering the question, but please don't put an information that is not true. As Muslims we are forbidden to Rank the prophets only Allah/God knows their rank. So we do not consider Jesus PBUH(peace be upon him) minor by any means.

As for the question, Thank you for asking us about our beliefs and not taking them from another source like some other people do.

Islam honors all the prophets who were sent to mankind. Muslims respect all prophets in general, but Jesus in particular, because he was one of the prophets who foretold the coming of Muhammad. Muslims, too, await the second coming of Jesus. They consider him one of the greatest of Allah's prophets to mankind. A Muslim does not refer to him simply as "Jesus," but normally adds the phrase "peace be upon him" as a sign of respect.

No other religion in the world respects and dignifies Jesus as Islam does. The Qur'an confirms his virgin birth (a chapter of the Qur'an is entitled "Mary"), and Mary is considered to have been one of the purest women in all creation. The Qur'an describes Jesus' birth as follows:

"Behold!' the Angel said, God has chosen you, and purified you, and chosen you above the women of all nations. Mary, God gives you good news of a word from Him, whose name shall be the Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, honored in this world and in the Hereafter, and one of those brought near to God. He shall speak to the people from his cradle and in maturity, and he shall be of the righteous. She said: "My Lord! How shall I have a son when no man has touched me?' He said: "Even so; God creates what He will. When He decrees a thing, He says to it, 'Be!' and it is." [3:42-47]

Muslims believe that Jesus was born immaculately, and through the same power which had brought Eve to life and Adam into being without a father or a mother.

"Truly, the likeness of Jesus with God is as the likeness of Adam. He created him of dust, and then said to him, 'Be!' and he was." [3:59]

During his prophetic mission, Jesus performed many miracles. The Qur'an tells us that he said:

"I have come to you with a sign from your Lord: I make for you out of clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, and breathe into it and it becomes a bird by God's leave. And I heal the blind, and the lepers, and I raise the dead by God's leave." [3:49]

Muhammad and Jesus, as well as the other prophets, were sent to confirm the belief in one God. This is referred to in the Qur'an where Jesus is reported as saying that he came:

"To attest the law which was before me, and to make lawful to you part of what was forbidden you; I have come to you with a sign from your Lord, so fear God and obey me." [3:50]

Prophet Muhammad emphasized the importance of Jesus by saying: "Whoever believes there is no god but Allah, alone without partner, that Muhammad is His messenger, that Jesus is a servant and messenger of God, His word breathed into Mary and a spirit emanating from Him, and that Paradise and Hell are true, shall be received by God into Heaven. [Bukhari]

Also a bit about Mary PBUH(peace be upon her)

n the Quran, Mary's story begins while she is still in her mother's womb. The mother of Mary, said: "O my Lord! I do dedicate into Thee what is in my womb for Thy special service: So accept this of me: For Thou hearest and knowest all things." (Quran 3:35).

She wanted the baby in her womb to serve only the Creator. When Mary was delivered, she said: "O my Lord! Behold! I am delivered of a female child!" (Quran 3:36). She had expected her baby to be a male child who would grow up to be a scholar or religious leader. However, God had a better plan. God is the best of planners. Quran 3:36 continues "…and God knew best what she brought forth- 'And no wise is the male like the female. I have named her Mariam, and I commend her and her offspring to Thy protection from Satan, the Rejected.'" Mariam literally means "maidservant of God."

In Quran 3:37, God states that He accepted Mary as her mother had asked. He made Mary grow in purity and beauty. She was assigned to the care of a priest named Zacharias. This is interesting considering few women were given this opportunity.

"Every time that he entered (her) chamber to see her, he found her supplied with sustenance. He said: 'O Mary! Whence (comes) this to you?' She said: 'From God. for God provides sustenance to whom He pleases without measure.'" (Quran 3:37). Upon hearing Mary's answer, "There did Zakariya pray to his Lord, saying: 'O my Lord! Grant unto me from Thee a progeny that is pure: for Thou art He that heareth prayer!'" (Quran 3:38).

The Quran discusses Mary's miraculous conception as well. "Relate in the Book (the story of) Mary, when she withdrew from her family to a place in the East. She placed a screen (to screen herself) from them; then We sent her Our angel, and he appeared before her as a man in all respects." (Quran 19:16-17). After seeing the angel, she said: "I seek refuge from thee to (God) Most Gracious: (come not near) if thou dost fear God." (Quran 19:18). The angel Gabriel responded: "Nay, I am only a messenger from thy Lord, (to announce) to thee the gift of a pure son." (Quran 19:19). Her next response is expected. She asked: "How shall I have a son, seeing that no man has touched me, and I am not unchaste?" (Quran 19:20). The Angel Gabriel said: "So (it will be): thy Lord saith, 'That is easy for Me: and (We wish) to appoint him as a Sign unto men and a Mercy from Us.' It is a matter (so) decreed." (Quran 19:21). Mary then becomes pregnant.

I really like this verse which shows the status of Mary PBUH in Islam:

66:12 And [We have propounded yet another parable of God-consciousness in the story of] mary, the daughter of Imran, [who guarded her chastity, whereupon We breathed of Our spirit into that [which was in her womb], and who accepted the truth of her Sustainer’s words - and [thus,] of His revelations - and was one of the truly devout.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

the way i understand it...muslims believe that Christ was a prophet and human in nature. they do not believe that Christ was divine AND human. Also the muslims believe that mohammad was a prophet who came after Christ and is the last and greatest of the prophets......this is a main reason for the quarrels between Christians and muslims.

Answer 4

Muslism do not believe in physical form of God and do not subscribe to such beliefs. Rest of the judgement and thoughts is very very specific to individuals and not generic in nature.
As far as celebration goes, many celebrate for the fun involved, but may be not from the religious point of view. Purely for the enjoyment and partying etc.

Answer 5

We see Jesus as a very special Prophet. We don't celebrate Christmas but I love the holidays! :)

Answer 6

They consider him a prophet and not the son of God.
The don't think much about Christmas one way or the other.
-What do you think of Ramadan?

Answer 7

muslims believe that Jesus was just a minor prophet, below Mohamed in rank.



They believe Christmas is but a pagan event.

The Quaran states "Not Jesus, but a look alike, was substituted and crucified at the Cross." -4:157
THIS IS BLASPHEMY - AND A LIE! No proof can be offered at all.

Answer 8

yes, as the others said, they respect Him, but they don't necessarily believe in Him. they think He was a prophet. but He wasn't a prophet. He was the Son of God. no offense or anything to anyone, but i know it's true

Answer 9

They respect Him, but they don't celebrate Christmas!

Answer 10

They say they respect Him, and that HE was a prophet, but they do not believe anything HE said, or taught. It confuses me.

Answer 11

they highly respect jesus; he's a prophet and he is surely in heaven
christmas; they dont celebrate it, but they dont think its wrong