Lecture Notes on Islam and Jesus (Isa)

Introduction

• Praise: Begin with praise to Allah and salutations on the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
• Blessings: Ask for blessings upon Prophet Muhammad's wives, family, companions, and all of humanity.

Overview of Jesus (Isa) in Islam

• Purpose: Understanding what Islam says about Jesus (Isa) (PBUH).
• Surahs Named: Several surahs are named after Mary (Maryam) and Jesus’s family (Aal Imran).
• Preparation of Mary (Maryam):
  • Dedicated by her mother for worship.
  • Grew under the guardianship of Zakaria (PBUH).

Life of Mary (Maryam)

• Birth: Her father Imran is a pious man, passed away, leaving her an orphan.
• Dedication: She was dedicated to worship and was a pious girl under Zakaria's mentorship.
• Miracles: Experienced miracles early on, angels informed her of her purity.
• Chosen by Allah: Informed she will bear a child, Isa (PBUH), through a miraculous conception.

Annunciation and Conception

• Divine Message: Angel Gabriel (Jibril) informs her of Isa’s birth, his purity, and his prophethood.
• Miraculous Birth: Conceives Isa without a human father, emphasizing God’s power.
• Jesus's Birth: Birth takes place under a date palm tree where Mary receives sustenance from Allah.
• Societal Reactions: Faces accusations from her community, pointing to Isa who speaks in her defense.

Jesus's (Isa) Early Life and Miracles

• Miraculous Speech: Isa speaks from the cradle, declaring his prophethood.
• Clearing Misconceptions: Asserts his role as a servant of Allah, not divine himself.
• Miracles: Heals the blind, cures lepers, revives the dead with Allah’s permission.

Rejection and Plot Against Jesus

• Divide in Followers: Some accept him as a prophet while others reject and plot against him.
• Betrayal: Judas betrays Isa (PBUH) leading to a plot to crucify him.
• Ascension: Allah saves Isa by raising him to heaven, confusing those attempting to kill him.

Islamic Beliefs and Contrasts with Christianity

• Rejected Concepts: Islam rejects Jesus being divine or the son of God.
• Crucifixion: Believes Jesus was not crucified but was taken up by Allah.
• End Times: Jesus (Isa) will return before the Day of Judgment, defeat the Antichrist, and die a natural death.

Conclusion

• Monotheism: Islam emphasizes worship of Allah alone without intermediaries.
• Consistency: All prophets preached the oneness of Allah.
• Finality: Jesus is a respected prophet in Islam, not part of divinity.
• Call to Action: Worship Allah directly, seek forgiveness, and adhere to the teachings of all prophets.