Islam and belief in Jesus

Status of the Prophet Isa/Jesus in Islam
In Islam, Prophet Isa is highly respected as one of the important prophets and messengers of Allah. He is not God or the Son of God, but rather a human being entrusted with a special mission by Allah to convey messages and revelations to humanity. Not believing in him means that a person's faith as a Muslim is not valid and can be questioned. Prophet Isa was born miraculously to Maryam (Mary) without the involvement of a father. This birth is a testament to the power of Allah but not meant to imply the greatness or divinity of Prophet Isa.

What is the Teaching of Jesus?
In Islam, Prophet Isa (Jesus) was given the Injil (Gospel) and called upon humanity to believe in the oneness of Allah and to obey Him. He continued and confirmed the messages of earlier prophets like Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), Prophet Musa (Moses), Prophet Daud (David), Prophet Sulaiman (Solomon), Prophet Ayub (Job), Prophet Yusuf (Joseph), and Prophet Yahya (John the Baptist). They all consistently conveyed Allah's guidance with the same message, emphasizing obedience to Allah's laws and the belief in monotheism (the belief in and worship of the one true God, Allah).

No Divine Status: Unlike in some other beliefs, in Islam, Prophet Isa is not considered divine or the son of God. Islam emphasizes strict monotheism (Tawhid), and associating partners with Allah is considered a grave sin.

Denial of the Crucifixion of Jesus
The Quran explicitly denies the crucifixion of Prophet Isa (Jesus). Surah An-Nisa' (4:157-158) states: "And [for] their saying, 'Indeed, we have killed the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, the messenger of Allah.' And they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; but [another] was made to resemble him to them. [...] But Allah raised him to Himself." This means that Islam teaches that Prophet Isa was not crucified or killed, but rather Allah saved him, and he is still alive.

Return at the End of Times
It is indeed a belief among Muslims that Prophet Isa (Jesus) will return to the world in the end times. He will come back as a just leader who will combat injustice, correct misconceptions about himself, and call upon humanity to follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad and worship Allah alone. This belief in the return of Prophet Isa is an important aspect of Islamic eschatology (beliefs about the end times) and reflects his continued role in guiding and leading people toward righteousness in the future.

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