i mean. if jesus is the son of god for xtains, and muslims dont feel this way. how did he come about to be born? was it still a virgin birth?
2007-03-23 23:02:46 · 5 answers · asked by Kiah Kalillah 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Muslims believe that Jesus (called 'Isa in Arabic) was the son of Mary, and was conceived without the intervention of a human father. The Qur'an describes that an angel appeared to Mary, to announce to her the "gift of a son" (19:19). She was astonished at the news, and asked: "How shall I have a son, seeing that no man has touched me, and I am not unchaste?" (19:20). When the angel explained to her that she had been chosen for the service of God, and that God had ordained the matter, she devoutly submitted herself to His will.
The Qur'an speaks of Mary (called Miriam in Arabic) not only as the mother of Jesus, but as a righteous woman in her own right.
"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. She said, 'I seek refuge from you to God Most Gracious! Do not come near me, if you fear God!' He said, 'No, I am only a messenger from your Lord, (to announce) to you the gift of a holy son.' She said, 'How shall I have a son, seeing that no man has touched me, and I am not unchaste?' He said, 'So (it will be). Your Lord says, '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'" (19:16-21)
"Behold! The angels said, 'Oh Mary! God has chosen you and purified you, chosen you above the women of all nations. Oh Mary! Worship your Lord devoutly. Prostrate yourself, and bow down (in prayer) with those who bow down'" (3:42-43).
"And (remember) she who guarded her chastity. We breathed into her of Our spirit, and We made her and her son a sign for all peoples (21:91).
[While describing people who were good examples for others] "...And Mary, the daughter of 'Imran, who guarded her chastity. And We breathed into (her body) of Our spirit. She testified to the truth of the words of her Lord and of His Revelations, and was one of the devout (servants)" (66:12).
"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 God makes His signs clear to them; yet see in what ways they are deluded away from the truth!" (5:75).
2007-03-23 23:06:54 · answer #1 · answered by Kynnie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Mariam (Mary) was a virgin when she gave birth to Prophet Isa peace be upon him (or as you call him, Jesus). God doesn't have to be the father of Prophet Isa pbuh for him to be born because God does as he wishes, he says be! and it will be.
Jibril (Angel Gabriel) told her, "I am the Messenger of your Lord to you. I was sent to give you a pious child who is pure from sins." Maryam told him, "How would I have a son? I have no husband, and I am not an adulterer or a fornicator." Jibril told her, "Creating a son without a father is an easy matter to Allah. Allah will make him a sign for the people and an indication of the Power of Allah. He will send him as a mercy from Him and an endowment to the one who follows him and believes in him. Creating him is a matter Allah willed and destined, so it will not be blocked or changed."
If you would like to know more about Prophet Isa's birth and life according to the Islamic belief check out this website : http://imrannazir.tripod.com/islam/christ/isa.html
If you would like to know more about Maryam, his mother you could go here : http://www.womaninthequran.com/
2007-03-23 23:38:49 · answer #2 · answered by Mawarda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Muslims believe in the Virgin birth of Jesus (pbuh).
She [Mary (pbuh)] said: "O my Lord! How shall I have a son when no man hath touched me?" He said: "Even so: Allah createth what He willeth: When He hath decreed a plan, He but saith to it, 'Be,' and it is! (Quran 3:47)
But Jesus is not the sone of God.
The similitude of Jesus before Allah is as that of Adam; He created him from dust, then said to him: "Be". And he was. (Quran 3:59)
2007-03-23 23:18:18 · answer #3 · answered by By Any Means Necessary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
islam accepts it was a vergin birth but there were no muslims about at the time of the birth
2007-03-23 23:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They probably think it's about as bogus as the Jews, atheists, and all other non-Christians think it is. :P
2007-03-23 23:06:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋