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A Call for Unity

The Prophet Jesus' (pbuh) Characteristics

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According to the Qur'an

The Qur'an contains a great deal of information about
the Prophet Jesus (pbuh). For example, he was born without
a father, following the good tidings that an angel revealed to

Mary, and performed miracles, by Allah's will, such as speak-
ing with people while still an infant. Throughout his life, he
was an exemplary servant of Allah and called people to be-
come genuine servants of Allah.
The following are some of the Prophet Jesus' (pbuh) fea-
tures:
- The Prophet Jesus (pbuh) is the word and Messenger of

Allah:
O People of the Book! Do not go to excess in your reli-
gion. Say nothing but the truth about Allah. The
Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, was only the Messenger of
Allah and His Word, which He cast into Mary, and a
Spirit from Him. (Surat An-Nisa: 171)
- He was given the name Jesus, the Messiah (pbuh):
When the angels said: "Mary, your Lord gives you good
news of a Word from Him. His name is the Messiah,
Jesus son of Mary, of high esteem in this world and the
Hereafter, and one of those brought near." (Surah Al
'Imran: 45)

- He is a sign for humanity:
… and she [Mary], who protected her chastity. We

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