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

doubt about it. They have no real knowledge of it, just conjecture. But
they certainly did not kill him. (Surat an-Nisa': 157)

In the continuation of this verse the situation of Prophet Jesus
(pbuh) is revealed thus:
God raised him up to Himself. God is Almighty, All-Wise. (Surat an-
Nis sa': 158)

The truth revealed in the Qur'an is clear. Incited by the Jews, the
Romans sought to kill Prophet Jesus (pbuh) but failed to do so. The ex-
pression "but it was made to seem so to them" makes their failure to do
so crystal clear. God showed people someone who resembled Prophet

Jesus (pbuh) and then raised him to His presence. Furthermore, our Lord
also states that those who claim that he actually died have no knowledge
of the truth of the matter. (For details, see Harun Yahya, Prophet Jesus
(pbuh) Did Not Die, Istanbul: Global Publishing, 2005]
In the early years of Christianity, several ideas emerged regarding
the crucifixion. It is known that, just as revealed in the Qur'an, some
Christian sects believed that he was not crucified at all.
From what we know of his life, message, and prayers, Prophet Jesus

(pbuh) was a prophet of God, a guide to the true path, and a messenger
sent down by God to warn his people. This is confirmed by He said: "I
am the servant of God. He has given me the Book and made me a
Prophet" (Surah Maryam: 30), as well as the following verses:
And when Jesus son of Mary said: "O Tribe of Israel, I am the
Messenger of Go od to you, confirming the Torah that came before me
and giving you the good news of a Messenger afterr me, whose name is
Ahmad." When he brought them the Clear Signs, they said: "This is
downright magicc." (Surat as-Saff: 6)

It is not right for any human being that God should give him the Book
and Judg gment and Prophethood, and then that he should say to people: