islam view of jesus's life
His mother was The Virgin Mariam (Mary) the daughter of Imran (father) and Hinnah (mother). When Hinnah carried Mariam in her womb she vowed to offer Mariam to God by letting her serve Him in one of His houses of worship. When Mariam was born her mother wrapped her in a piece of cloth, and took her to Al-Aqsa Mosque where she was handed over to the priests.
When the priests looked at her, and found out that she was the daughter of their lord and leader Imran they all wanted to take care of her. Although Zachariah the prophet (P.B.U.H.) was the person in charge of sacrificial offerings he was not allowed to take charge of Mariam’s matter this time. After a long quarrel over her, they all decided that the person who wins the lottery is the one that takes her in.
Zachariah won, and sponsored Mariam. He gave her a place to live, assigned her a female caretaker and personally watched over her until she was old enough to take care of herself and didn’t need the caretaker anymore.
When Zachariah came to Mariam in her place of worship he used to find fruits that would normally grow in other seasons. When he asked her where she acquired these fruits from, she would say that it was from God Almighty. The following verse relates the story of Mariam after she was born and offered by her mother to God:
"So her Lord accepted her with gracious acceptance and caused her to grow an excellent growth and made Zachariah her guardian. Whenever Zachariah visited her in the chamber, he found with her provisions. He said, ‘O Mary whence hast thou this?’ She replied, ‘It is from ALLAH.’ Surely ALLAH gives to whomsoever HE pleases without measure." (CH 3: Vr 37)
Angels used to always come to Mariam and tell her of her purity, and chastity. They also used tell her that God has chosen her above the women of the world, and that He has protected her from all types of corruption. She was constantly inspired to work harder and apply herself more in worship, supplication, and prostration for God. The Quran says, "And remember when the angels said, ‘ALLAH has chosen thee and purified thee and chosen thee above all women of the time. `O Mary, be obedient to thy Lord and prostrate thyself and worship the one God with those who worship HIM.’" (Ch 3: Vr 42-43)
How was Jesus born?
The following verses from the Chapter 19 (Mariam) narrate the story of the birth of Jesus Christ the prophet who was born without a father:
And relate the story of Mary as mentioned in the Book, when she withdrew from her people to an eastern place; [16] And screened herself off from them. Then WE sent OUR angel to her and he appeared to her in the form of a well proportioned man. [17] She said, "I seek refuge with the Gracious God from thee if indeed thou dost fear HIM." [18] The angel said, "I am only a messenger of thy Lord, that I may give thee glad tidings of a righteous son." [19] She said, "How can I have a son when no man has touched me, neither have I been unchaste?" [20] The angel said, "Thus it shall be." But says thy Lord, "It is easy for ME; and WE shall do so that WE may make him a Sign unto men, and a mercy from US, and it is a thing decreed." [21]
So she conceived him, and withdrew with him to a remote place. [22] And the pains of child-birth drove her unto the trunk of a palm-tree. She said, "O, would that I had died before this and had become a thing quite forgotten!" [23] Then the angel called her from beneath her, saying, "Grieve not. Thy Lord has placed a rivulet below thee; [24] "And shake towards thyself the trunk of the palm-tree; it will drop upon thee fresh ripe dates; [25] "So, eat and drink and cool thine eye. And if thou seest any man, say, ‘I have vowed a fast to the Gracious God; I will, therefore, not speak this day to any human being.’" [26]
Then she brought him to her people, mounted. They said, "O Mary, surely, thou hast committed a monstrous thing! [27] "O sister of Aaron, thy father was not a wicked man, nor was thy mother an unchaste woman!" [28] Thereupon she pointed to him. They said, "How can we talk to one who is a child in the cradle?" [29] Jesus said, "I am a servant of ALLAH. HE has given me the Book, and has made me a Prophet; [30] And HE has made me blessed wheresoever I may be, and has enjoined upon me Prayer and almsgiving so long as I live; [31] And HE has made me dutiful towards my mother, and has not made me arrogant and graceless; [32] And peace was on me the day I was born, and peace will be on me the day I shall die, and the day I shall be raised up to life again." [33] That was Jesus, son of Mary. This is a statement of the truth concerning which they entertain doubt. [34]
This was the story behind Jesus’ birth. Two of the most magnificent miracles were connected to his birth: the first was the birth to a chaste mother, and without the need for a father. This miracle shows that God has the ability to do anything He wishes. God says after the above verse, "It does not befit the Majesty of ALLAH to take unto Himself a son. Holy is HE. When HE decrees a thing, HE says to it, ‘Be,’ and it comes into being.’" (Ch 19, Vr 35). The idea of Sonship is ambiguous. What does it mean for God to have a son when everything in this world is His creation, and a mere command of His?
The other miracle was that Jesus spoke when he was in the cradle. God gave him the ability to talk to people to fend off any accusations made to his virtuous mother, and to notify the world that he was a prophet of God. That was Jesus. He was sent to tell people about the true God. The One and only One God of this universe. It was people who then changed this idea, and took Jesus as the Son of God. The Quran relates, "said Jesus, ‘Surely, ALLAH is my Lord and your Lord, so worship HIM alone, this is the right path.’" (Ch 19: Vr 36).
Who was Jesus sent to?
Jesus was sent to the entire world. It is known that the total number of prophets that God sent were 124,000. Five of these prophets were considered to be the best, and they were called o-loo Al-Azm. These prophets were Nooh (Noah) Ibraheem (Abraham), Mousa (Moses), Ee-saa (Jesus), and Muhammad (Peace be upon them all, and Muhammad’s progeny). Being one of the five o-loo Al-Azm prophets meant that Jesus was sent to the entire world of mankind and Jin (other beings living amongst us that can see us without us seeing them).
2007-01-19 01:37:41
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answered by Anonymous
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Since Jesus was God in human form, He was perfect, even as a baby, child or teenager. Being fully human, fully God, He had every temptation, human emotion, etc., as we do. The thing is that He never sinned, even when faced with temptation and emotion. I would love to have seen Him as a child, as a teenager, as a man walking the face of the Earth. But I know Him now and will be with Him throughout eternity - that is more than enough for me.
2007-01-19 01:40:42
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answered by padwinlearner 5
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Well the authors of the canonized bible felt that the characters past was best left a mystery by not including the stories of the characters youth. Perhaps you should seek out and read the Gospel of Thomas, which does include the youth of Jesus.
Either way Jesus is still a literary creation and not real, and either way there is no god.
2007-01-19 01:37:39
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answered by vertical732 4
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Well, the Bible says that He was a plain looking man and He grew up in a poor part of Israel--Nazarene. He grew up learning the trade of carpentry. God decided to take the form of a common man, not a rich guy. I'm sure as a kid he experienced the same kinds of things most kids experience. Friends, laughter and playing outside. I'm sure He also experience sad things. God did this so that He can relate to us on every level.
As far as friends. We know that the Apostles gave their lives for Him. Most of them died in martydom. He was also betrayed by a friend.
Yes, I hope to meet Him. Jesus died and then arose from the dead so that we can have access to God. I commune with Him everyday in real life, I will meet Him in heaven when I die.
2007-01-19 01:48:48
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answered by Anonymous
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Jesus was sent to the world to know it as a child, teenager, and man - not as a god. He learned what it was like to be human, he understood humanity, and understanding leads to forgiveness.
Through his humanity- he acts the final advocate with the father to gain forgiveness for humanity's sins.
So yes, I find it refreshing to imagine Him needing milk from mother, learning to walk and talk, having friends, learning to be a carpenter from his father. Yes, in his later years he did realize what he was on earth to do.
2007-01-19 01:41:51
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answered by Anonymous
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Speculation is pointless. All that we need to know about Jesus at this time is in the Bible. However, one thing the Bible does tell us is that Jesus is NOT God; he is the Son of God. See Luke 1:32, 35.
2007-01-19 02:16:24
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answered by LineDancer 7
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fallen angel suits you right you are doing exactly what the real fallen angel the devil did by mocking and making fun of the one that saved so many that even the fallen angel wouldn't be able or willing to do on the cross as for Jesus having friends no one really knows but he may of when he was in his young youth before his mission of 30 stared before he met his followers his twelve he did want to mess up what was about to do i image he kept himself hidden because the people of that time were out to get anyone that thought they were to save the world and make what were in their eyes were promises unkept. No he was not spoiled child. oh i suggest the Jesus of Nazareth there one part when his earthy father Joesph tells Jesus at the age of three to get closer to God you can climb a ladder his earthy father knew what Jesus was all to do when Jesus climbs that ladder to see or visit with his heavenly father God almighty then he grows and obeys his parents before he to start his mission to save the world. like the children of today but one the are not SAVIOURS just kindly people to give their lives to save our freedom .
2007-01-19 02:10:18
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answered by clear morning 2
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i just love your question... i know i'm not at those days wen he were here with us but i still can see how nice he was just like you said playing with his little friends.... may be crying wen his man bit him ,,..you know hi was a human.... we can see in ( Luke 2:41-46) and when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it...... as you can see hi was a little problem lol is wonderful read his life as human, and wen he come back to us, and told us everything is ok know he is with his father
if you want to talk you can e-mail me God Bless you
2007-01-19 01:47:49
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answered by Leo S 2
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I have long suspected that Jesus felt with His hands, this is not confirmed in scripture but is a reasonable assumption in my opinion. I'm glad I could help You out, take care.
2007-01-19 01:41:56
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answered by Anonymous
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Yawn. Jesus was more than likely a spoiled, smart alec with no friends.
2007-01-19 01:31:17
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answered by Anonymous
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He probably would have been like any other Jewish child at the time.
If he knew his destiny at that time, no one knows.
However, if he knew, he would have accepted it but probably thought, dying is gonna suck...
2007-01-19 01:54:03
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answered by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5
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