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The Life and Mission of Jesus

Very little is known about the early years of Jesus' life. The Virgin Mary gave birth to him
in Palestine. All Muslims believe in and respect Jesus because of the numerous references
to him in the Qur'an and the prophetic sayings which describe him as one of Allah's
greatest prophets.
The essence of Jesus' teachings was based on the belief in a unique God and worshipping
none but Him. In addition, he preached love and peace and performed several miracles,
which he never attributed to himself. In fact, he always said that he had done all that by
God's leave.[1] In John 5/30, Jesus is quoted as saying, "I can of Myself do
nothing." Luke 11/20 reads, "But if I cast out demons with the finger of
God..." Jesus used to pray to God, Creator of the heavens and earth. Upon bringing
Lazarus back to life, John 11/41-42 states, "And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said,
'Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. And I know that You always hear
Me, but because of the people who are standing by I said this, that they may
believe that You sent Me.'" Simon (Peter), a major disciple, says, "Men of Israel,
hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles,
wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you
yourselves also know." (Acts 2/22) Even those people who witnessed those miracles
knew that they were approved by God and that Jesus was a prophet of God. In the case
of the widow's son, whom Jesus brought back to life by God's leave, those present
proclaimed that "a great prophet has risen up among us; and, God has visited
His people."(Luke 7/16).
The Qur'an mentions Jesus, Son of Mary, by name 25 times, whereas it mentions the
name of Prophet Muhammad only 5 times. The Qur'an (3/42-62) says, "And
[mention] when the angels said, 'O Mary,[2] indeed Allah has chosen you and
purified you and chosen you above the women of the worlds. O Mary, be
devoutly obedient to your Lord and prostrate and bow with those who bow [in
prayer].' That is from the news of the unseen which We reveal to you, [O
Muhammad]. And you were not with them when they cast their pens as to
which of them should be responsible for Mary. Nor were you with them when
they disputed. [And mention] when the angels said, 'O Mary, indeed Allah gives
you good tidings of a Word[3] from Him, whose name will be the Messiah,
Jesus, Son of Mary, distinguished in this world and the hereafter and among
those brought near [to Allah]. He will speak to the people in the cradle and in