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18 Prophet Jesus (pbuh): A Prophet, Not A Son, of God

Who would deliberately renounce the religion of Abraham except some-
one who reveals himself to be aa fool? We chose him in this world, and in
the Hereafter he will be one of the righteous. When his Loord said to
him: "Become a Muslim," he [Abraham] said: "I am a Muslim who has
submitted to the Lord oof all the worlds." Abraham directed his sons to
this, as did Jacob: "My sons. God has chosen this religion for you, so do
not die except as Muslims." Or were you present when death came to
Jacob and h he asked his sons: "What will you worship when I have gone?"

They said: "We will worship your God, thhe God of your forefathers
Abraham, Ishmael and Isaac – one God. We are Muslims submitted to
Him." (S Surah Al 'Imran: 130-133)

As we have seen, Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) haneef religion is com-
mon to Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Jews regard him as the prophet of
all Jews and say that they are following his path. Like them, Christians
also regard Prophet Abraham (pbuh) as one of their prophets. Faith, love,
and respect for this great prophet are as important to Jews and Christians
as they are to Muslims:
Who could have a better religion than someone who submits himself
compl letely to God, is a good-doer, and follows the religion of Abraham,
a man of pure natural belief? Godd took Abraham as an intimate friend.
(Surat an-Nisa': 125)

As commanded by our Lord, Muslims believe in what was revealed

to all of the prophets and make no distinction between them:
Say: "We believe in God and what has be een sent down to us; what was
sent down to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes; what
Moses s and Jesus were given; and what all the Prophets were given by
their Lord. We do not differentiate b between any of them. We are
Muslims submitted to Him." (Surat al-Baqara: 136)

However, those who are closest to Prophet Abraham (pbuh), who is
a role model for all believers with his joyous faith in and deep love of