Muslim Jesus

Arabic is a vast language with more than 1.5 billion words as opposed to the English language with a mere 650 thousand words. As such its  the most descriptive language ever and its morphology bears testimony to it. For example, the work dars means lesson or lecture and the person task with it, is a Mu-darsis (Mudaris), like wise the word athaan means the call to prayer and the one who is task with it, is a Mu-atheen (Muatheen), like wish the word Islam means submitter and the one task with it, is a Mu-islam (Muslim). Hence all believer who submit to the will of God, in the Arabic language is called a Muslim. Jesus Submittted his will to God Almighty.

In the Islamic tradition, Jesus, son of Mariam (Mary), holds a significant place as one of the mightiest messengers sent to the people of his time. According to the Qur'an, Jesus was sent to the Children of Israel, including the Sadducees, Pharisees, and Sanhedrin, who had deviated from the true path and were in need of guidance. The Qur'an mentions that three prophets were sent to reform them: Zakariah, John the Baptist, and Jesus.

The story of Jesus' miraculous birth is prominently featured in Islamic teachings. The Qur'an narrates that the angel Gabriel appeared to Mariam, informing her that she would conceive and give birth to a son, even though she was chaste and unmarried. This immaculate conception was a sign of God's power and mercy, and it came at a time when Zakariah, another prophet, had prayed to God for a son. Despite his old age and his wife's barrenness, God answered Zakariah's prayer and granted him a son, John the Baptist, as a sign of His blessings and favors.

During his lifetime, Jesus performed numerous miracles, as described in the Qur'an. He healed the sick, restored sight to the blind, and even raised the dead by God's permission. These miracles were a testament to Jesus' prophethood and his special status as a messenger of God.

One of the most significant events in the Islamic narrative of Jesus' life is the denial of his crucifixion. According to the Qur'an, Jesus was not crucified, but it was made to appear so. Instead, God raised him up to Himself, and he will return at the end of time as a sign of the Day of Judgment.

In the Qur'an, Jesus is mentioned by name in various verses, highlighting his importance as a prophet and messenger of God. These mentions encompass his birth, ministry, miracles, and his eventual return. Here are some of the Qur'anic verses that mention Jesus:

"And [mention] when the angels said, 'O Mariam, indeed Allah has chosen you and purified you and chosen you above the women of the worlds.'" (Qur'an 3:42)

"And [mention] when the angels said, 'O Mariam, indeed Allah gives you good tidings of a word from Him, whose name will be the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mariam - distinguished in this world and the Hereafter and among those brought near [to Allah ].'" (Qur'an 3:45)

"And [make him] a messenger to the Children of Israel, [who will say], 'Indeed I have come to you with a sign from your Lord in that I design for you from clay [that which is] like the form of a bird, then I breathe into it and it becomes a bird by permission of Allah . And I cure the blind and the leper, and I give life to the dead - by permission of Allah . And I inform you of what you eat and what you store in your houses. Indeed in that is a sign for you, if you are believers.'" (Qur'an 3:49)

"But they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; but [another] was made to resemble him to them. And indeed, those who differ over it are in doubt about it. They have no knowledge of it except the following of assumption. And they did not kill him, for certain." (Qur'an 4:157)

These verses, along with others in the Qur'an, present a comprehensive narrative of Jesus' life, ministry, and eventual return, emphasizing his status as a beloved prophet and messenger of God.

WHO WAS JESUS

WHO WAS JESUS 

In the realm of theological inquiry, the question of Jesus' identity has long been a subject of profound contemplation and debate. For adherents of Christianity, Jesus Christ is not merely a historical figure or a moral teacher, but the central figure of their faith, believed to be the incarnate Word of God. Within the rich tapestry of Christian belief, Jesus occupies a unique and exalted position, embodying the divine attributes of love, mercy, and redemption.

Central to the Christian understanding of Jesus is the belief in his divinity. Christians affirm that Jesus is indeed God, part of the Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This concept, known as the doctrine of the Trinity, asserts that Jesus shares in the divine nature of God the Father, while also being distinct in personhood. The Gospel of John illuminates this profound truth, declaring, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1). This passage encapsulates the Christian conviction that Jesus, as the Word made flesh, is both fully God yet fully human.

Furthermore, Christians affirm Jesus' role as the Son of God, a title that conveys both his divine nature and his unique relationship with the Father. In the Gospels, Jesus refers to God as his Father, and he speaks of himself as the Son sent by the Father to accomplish the divine purpose of salvation. This intimate relationship between Jesus and God the Father is exemplified in Jesus' prayer life, where he regularly communicates with the Father through heartfelt prayers.

Throughout the New Testament, Jesus is referred to by various names and titles that underscore his divine identity. He is called the Messiah, the Savior, the Lamb of God, and the Light of the World, Teacher, among others. These designations serve to highlight different aspects of Jesus' mission and ministry, revealing his role as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the embodiment of God's redemptive plan for humanity.

For Christians, the proof of God's existence is not merely a matter of intellectual argumentation but is deeply rooted in personal faith and spiritual experience. Through prayer and contemplation, believers encounter the presence and love of God in their lives, finding solace, guidance, and strength in communion with the divine. As Jesus himself proclaimed, "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them" (Matthew 18:20). This assurance of God's presence in the midst of prayer underscores the intimate relationship between believers and their heavenly Father.

In considering the question of Jesus' identity, Christians turn to the words and teachings of Jesus himself, finding profound wisdom and truth in his messages. Jesus' words are seen not merely as the words of a wise teacher but as the very words of God spoken in human form. His teachings on love, forgiveness, and compassion reflect the heart and character of God, inviting believers into a deeper understanding of the love of God revealed in Christ.

For Christians, Jesus is not simply a historical figure or a moral exemplar but the incarnate Word of God, the Son of God, and the Savior of the world. Through prayer, contemplation, and the study of Scripture, believers encounter the divine presence of Jesus and find assurance in the love and grace of God revealed in him. As believers continue to wrestle with questions of faith and theology, they are drawn ever closer to the profound mystery of the God who became flesh and dwelt among us, revealing his love and redemption for all humanity.

RED SHIFT - ABSOLUTE PROOF OF GOD

Since time immemorial astronomers wrestled with basic questions concerning the universe. Prior to the invention of the telescope, all man could do, was wonder about the origins of the universe. It was generally  believed that the universe had always been in existence, that its size was fixed , totally unchanging. When American astronomer, Vesto Slipher,  discovered that the galaxies were moving away from earth at huge velocities, astronomers changed their beliefs about the universe.  Slipher,  provided the first evidence supporting an expanding-universe.

Some four years later  Albert Einstein offered the theory that the universe must be either expanding or contracting but final conformation  of the expanding-universe  was presented American astronomer Edwin Hubble as late as 1929. This expansion of the universe was labeled "The Big Bang Theory". Subsequently cosmologists and astronomers verified this by means of red-shift. The results not only proving the earth had a beginning but that the debris from the "Big Bang" hasn't stopped traveling away from the point of the explosion in all directions, meaning that the "Big Bang" is still in progress, it is totally current.

Never before in the past 100 years were any these measurements possible, let alone prior to that, however there is absolute proof of this event in the Qur'an, revealed and compiled some 1434 years ago in which this world is referred to as the ever expanding. “And the heaven We created with might, and indeed We are (its) expander” (Quran 51:47). Here GOD Almighty makes it clear that He is responsible for ever expanding universe. However, there is also another Qur'anic verse which warns of the contraction of the universe. "On that Day, We shall roll up the heaven like a written scroll is rolled. As We originated the first creation, so will We bring it back again. This is a binding promise on Us which We shall assuredly fulfill." (Quran 21:104)

These two Qur'anic verses is sufficient proof that GOD exists. The renown atheist Richard Dawkins and numerous other atheists  must be  totally oblivious of these passages and the numerous other scientific roofs in the Qur'an, to make the bizarre claims " There probably is no God".

It clearly seems that Richard Dawkins  and Christopher Hitchens (author of there is no God)  and their 85,000 strong Atheist church of unbelief are still struggling with the word "probably" implying that Atheism is a calling of uncertainty. They make statements that "There is no God", yet they don't believe it themselves. But regardless of this, they are blatantly inviting UK citizens with adverts on buses to "Stop worrying and enjoy life", calling them to a  life of  vice and immorality.

Albert Camus says:- "I would rather live my life as if there is a god and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is." It would be sufficient for Atheist to take heed.

The following verse is another truism that can be established by those who know - the expert astronomers and scientists.  Atheists with so much uncertainty in their lives, owe it to themselves to read the Qur'an, even if it is just a translation. However no translation does justice to the vastness of the Arabic language. “Have those who disbelieved not considered that the heavens and the earth were a joined entity, then We separated them, and made from water every living thing?  Then will they not believe?” (Qur'an 21:30)