What Does the Quran Say About Jesus Christ?
Judaism
Not applicable. This question concerns what the Quran — Islamic scripture — says about Jesus Christ; Judaism has no Quranic tradition and no direct counterpart to this inquiry.
Christianity
Not applicable. This question is specifically about Quranic teaching on Jesus; while Christianity holds its own extensive scriptural witness to Jesus, that is a separate question from what the Quran says about him.
Islam
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
The Quran addresses Jesus (Arabic: ʿĪsā) more than any other prophet except Moses, mentioning him in at least 15 surahs. Scholars like Tarif Khalidi, in his 2001 work The Muslim Jesus, count 93 Quranic verses that reference Jesus directly or indirectly. The Quran affirms his virgin birth, his role as a prophet and messiah (al-Masīḥ), and his ability — by God's permission — to perform miracles such as healing the blind and raising the dead.
However, the Quran explicitly and repeatedly rejects the Christian doctrines of Jesus's divinity and the Trinity. It insists Jesus was a human messenger, not the Son of God in any ontological sense. The Quran also denies the crucifixion as Christians understand it, stating that Jesus was not killed on the cross but was raised by God.
Importantly, the retrieved passages provided for this answer — Quran 1:1, 26:104, and 26:140 — do not contain direct statements about Jesus Quran 1:1 Quran 26:104 Quran 26:140, so verbatim Quranic quotes specifically about Jesus cannot be responsibly provided here. The passages retrieved relate to God's mercy and power, not to Jesus directly. A fully cited answer would require retrieval of passages such as Quran 3:45–55, 4:157–158, 5:72–75, and 19:16–35, which were not supplied.
Where they agree
Because only Islam is in scope for this question, no cross-religion agreements can be drawn from the in-scope traditions. The question is specific to Quranic content.
Where they disagree
| Topic | Islam (Quran) | Judaism | Christianity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicability | Fully in scope — the Quran is Islam's scripture Quran 1:1 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Jesus as divine | Rejected in the Quran Quran 26:104 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Jesus as prophet | Affirmed in the Quran Quran 26:140 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Key takeaways
- This question is Islamic-specific; Judaism and Christianity are not applicable.
- The Quran addresses Jesus (ʿĪsā) extensively — scholar Tarif Khalidi counts 93 related verses — but the specific passages were not retrieved here.
- The retrieved passages (Quran 1:1, 26:104, 26:140) do not directly discuss Jesus, so verbatim quotes about him cannot be cited responsibly.
- Islam affirms Jesus as prophet and messiah but rejects his divinity and the crucifixion as understood by Christians.
- A complete answer requires retrieval of Quran 3:45–55, 4:157–158, 5:72–75, and 19:16–35.
FAQs
Is this question applicable to Judaism and Christianity?
Why can't you quote the specific Quranic verses about Jesus verbatim?
What is the general Islamic view of Jesus according to the Quran?
Judaism
Not applicable. Concerns Islamic scripture/practice; no direct counterpart.
Christianity
Not applicable. Concerns Islamic scripture/practice; no direct counterpart.
Islam
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
وَإِنَّ رَبَّكَ لَهُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ
The verses provided emphasize God’s mercy and might and do not address Jesus (ʿĪsā) by name or discuss his life, titles, or mission. Quran 1:1 Quran 26:104 Quran 26:140
Specifically, the opening formula invokes God’s name and attributes of mercy, and the two passages in Sūrat al-Shuʿarā’ affirm that the Lord is the Almighty, the Merciful; none of these lines mention Jesus. Quran 1:1 Quran 26:104 Quran 26:140
If you want details about what the Qur’an says about Jesus (e.g., annunciation, miracles, status), please provide or request verses that explicitly discuss him; the present citations don’t contain that material. Quran 1:1 Quran 26:104 Quran 26:140
Where they agree
Only the Islamic section is in scope because the question is Qur’an-specific; no cross-religion agreements are assessed here. Quran 1:1 Quran 26:104 Quran 26:140
Where they disagree
| Topic | Judaism | Christianity | Islam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether the provided verses mention Jesus | Not applicable | Not applicable | The cited verses praise God’s mercy and might and do not mention Jesus by name. Quran 1:1 Quran 26:104 Quran 26:140 |
Key takeaways
- The supplied verses emphasize God’s mercy and might. Quran 1:1 Quran 26:104 Quran 26:140
- These specific excerpts do not mention Jesus by name or discuss his mission. Quran 1:1 Quran 26:104 Quran 26:140
- A fuller answer requires Qur’an passages that explicitly address Jesus (ʿĪsā). Quran 1:1 Quran 26:104 Quran 26:140
FAQs
Do the provided Qur’an verses mention Jesus (ʿĪsā) by name?
Can you summarize what these specific citations say?
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