Page 29 - Prophet Jesus (Pbuh): A Prophet Not A Son, Of God

he New Testament frequently emphasizes God's in-
finite power and might, and describes Prophet Jesus
(pbuh) as a messenger of God with human characteris-
tics. Those few expressions that purportedly support belief in the trinity,

as we will show below, clearly contradict the New Testament as a whole.
All of this evidence reveals that trinitarian belief emerged long after
Prophet Jesus (pbuh) was raised to God's presence. However, first we
need to look at how the Qur'an, the only source from which people can
obtain totally accurate information about Christianity and Prophet Jesus
(pbuh), treats this belief.
The Qur'an states that the Gospel was revealed as a confirmation of
the Torah:
And We sent Jesus son of Mary following in their footsteps, confirming
the Torah that came bef fore him. We gave him the Gospel containing

guidance and light, confirming the Torah that came beforee it, and as
guidance and admonition for those who guard against evil. (Surat al-
Ma'ida: 46)

By proclaiming this revelation, Prophet Jesus (pbuh) corrected the
errors that had crept into the Torah. The Qur'an, revealed to Prophet
Muhammad (may God bless him and grant him peace), states that both
the Gospel and the Torah are true, but that their original forms have been
corrupted. One of its verses reveals that the Qur'an confirms and conserves:
And We have sent down the Book to you with truth, confirming and con-
serving the previous Books. So juddge between them by what God has
sent down and do not follow their whims and desires, deviating from the
Truth that has come to you. We have appointed a law and a practice for
every one of you. Had God d willed, He would have made you a single com-
munity. But He wanted to test you regarding what has c come to you. So