Islamic Scientific Schools

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. This is the true concept of the Muslim Messiah, described in Qur'an and Sunnah (the sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad). According to Islamic belief, the Messiah promised in the Torah was indeed sent as Jesus the Christ, the son of Mary (peace be upon them). Throughout the Quran, Jesus, known as Isa (Esau) ibn Maryam in Arabic, is repeatedly identified as a messenger of Allah, emphasizing his role as a prophet rather than the son of God. This distinction is crucial in Islamic theology, as associating partners with Allah, such as claiming that Jesus is the literal son of God, is considered a grave sin known as shirk. This is the true concept of the Muslim Messiah. In this article, we shall delve into the characteristics of the Muslim Messiah as described in the Qur’an and Sunnah. The belief that Jesus Christ (peace be upon him), along with all other prophets of God (peace be upon them), were Muslims and that they pr...