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Global Peace – An Islamic Perspective ACET– Global Peace Project

THE PROPHET JESUS (PEACE BE UPON HIM)

After Prophet Moses, the second most mentioned prophet in the Quran is Prophet Jesus. There

is an entire chapter about Mary and the birth of her son, the prophet Jesus. The Bible is also

considered to be a revelation by God a Holy Book by Muslims. Time and again, Prophet
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Jesus has been mentioned in the Quran as one of God’s most beloved prophets.

“The likeness of Jesus in Allah’s eye is as the likeness of Adam. He created him of dust, then

He said to him “Be!” and he is.” (3:59, Translation from the Quran)

“He (Jesus) said: I am Allah’s servant. He has given me the Book and has made me a prophet.”

(19:30, Translation from the Quran)

Muslims believe that God revealed His word to Prophet Jesus to teach and remind people

about the One True God, just as He did with Prophet Moses.

“And in their footsteps We sent Jesus the son of Mary, confirming the Law that had come

before him: We sent him the Gospel: therein was guidance and light, and confirmation of

the Law that had come before him: a guidance and an admonition to those who fear Allah.”

(5:46, Translation from the Quran)

The Quran follows the Christian belief of Prophet Jesus’ miraculous birth. In the Quran, Mary

is revered as pure, with the Quran telling of Prophet Jesus’ birth, and how the angels came to
Mary to tell her of God’s gift to her.

“Behold! The angels said: O Mary! Allah hath chosen thee and purified thee – chosen thee

above the women of all nations.” (3:42, Translation from the Quran)

“O Mary! Allah giveth thee glad tidings of a Word from Him: his name will be Christ Jesus,
the son of Mary, held in honour in this world and the Hereafter and of (the company of) those

nearest to Allah.” (3:45, Translation from the Quran)

Of all the prophets before or after, Prophet Jesus was known to have performed the most
miracles, and he is considered one of the most beloved prophets of God. In addition to his

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