I have been reading answers to the question "Why did God sacrifice himself to save humanity from himself?" and there were a couple of people (sumon1confused & zarah j) who referred to Jesus as "(p.b.u.h.)". I take it from their answers that they don't think much of Jesus. But is their anacronym meant to be derogatory and offensive? What do they mean by writing that? Any answers would be helpful, thanks.
2007-03-18 18:06:33 · 13 answers · asked by windsorbins 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
muslim people think very highly of Jesus. He is written of in the quran. muslim people love Jesus, most of us americans don't know this. that is why they say PBUH. peace be upon him.
2007-03-18 18:10:21 · answer #1 · answered by Rosalind S 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Most of the above answers have answered correctly. All Muslims refer to the Prophets with the words peace be upon him, and shorten it when writing with the acronym (p.b.u.h). The Prophet Jesus (pbuh) is refered to in this way as is the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh).
It is a sign of deep respect.
Peace from a Buddhist...
2007-03-18 18:59:07 · answer #2 · answered by Gaz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Peace be Upon Him
A devout Muslim will say this every time he mentions the Prophet, Mary, PBUH, Jesus, PBUH, Adam, pbuh, Solomon, PBUH, Moses, pbuh, any of the women close to the Mohammed, Etc etc.
2007-03-18 18:11:27 · answer #3 · answered by Noor al Haqiqa 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Peace Be Upon Him
2007-03-18 18:10:00 · answer #4 · answered by Ievianty 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It means 'Peace be upon Him'. It's well wishing. It gets rather robotic after reading what they have to say time and time again. And I think that some of them try to do it to show everyone how wonderfully spiritual they are. A spiritual show offiness.
2007-03-18 18:12:42 · answer #5 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
"Peace be upon him." It is used as a term of respect, actually. Jesus is a prophet in Islam.
2007-03-18 18:09:39 · answer #6 · answered by N 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Actually... it is apparently an acronym of respect.
It means: "Peace Be Upon Him"
See sources for info.
2007-03-18 18:09:04 · answer #7 · answered by p37ry 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Ooh. I just figured this one out by looking. Peace be upon him?
Yes, okay, I was right. It sounded right.
2007-03-18 18:08:46 · answer #8 · answered by juhsayngul 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
what is an anacroym? It think you are combining anarchronism and acronym. The first is something outside its place in time and the second are letters representing other words.
2007-03-18 18:11:18 · answer #9 · answered by paladin.macroberts 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think it means either "peace be unto him" or "praise be unto him"
2007-03-18 18:09:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋