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Articles of FaithArticles of Faith

It is one of the articles of Faith that all Muslims believe It is one of the articles of Faith that all Muslims believe in the Prophets of Allah. in the Prophets of Allah.

The articles of faith are : The articles of faith are : Belief in Allah (He is the creator).Belief in Allah (He is the creator). Belief in the Angels.Belief in the Angels. Belief in the Prophets of Allah.Belief in the Prophets of Allah. Belief in the Books of Allah. Belief in the Books of Allah.

(Psalms, Torah, Gospel, Quran) (Psalms, Torah, Gospel, Quran) Belief in Predestination.Belief in Predestination. Belief in the Day of Judgment.Belief in the Day of Judgment. Belief in Life after Death.Belief in Life after Death.

Prophets in the QuranProphets in the Quran

According to a saying of Prophet Mohammed According to a saying of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) the number of prophets is 124,000. (PBUH) the number of prophets is 124,000.

The Quran mentions 25 most prominent by name.The Quran mentions 25 most prominent by name. Allah’s guidance to mankind which began with Allah’s guidance to mankind which began with

Adam (PBUH) was completed with Mohammed Adam (PBUH) was completed with Mohammed (PBUH).(PBUH).

““The messenger believeth in what hath been The messenger believeth in what hath been revealed to him from his Lord, as do men of faith, revealed to him from his Lord, as do men of faith, each one (of them) believeth in Allah, His Angels, each one (of them) believeth in Allah, His Angels, His books, and His Messengers. ‘We make no His books, and His Messengers. ‘We make no distinction (they say) between one and another of distinction (they say) between one and another of his Messengers.’ And they say: We hear and we his Messengers.’ And they say: We hear and we obey: (we seek) thy forgiveness, Our Lord, and to obey: (we seek) thy forgiveness, Our Lord, and to thee is the end of all journeys.”thee is the end of all journeys.” (Quran 2 v285) (Quran 2 v285)

Allah sent MessengersAllah sent Messengers

““We did aforetime send Messengers before We did aforetime send Messengers before thee; of them there are some whose story thee; of them there are some whose story we have related to thee and some whose we have related to thee and some whose story we have not related to thee. It was not story we have not related to thee. It was not (possible) for any messenger to bring a Sign (possible) for any messenger to bring a Sign except by the leave of Allah..”except by the leave of Allah..” (Quran (Quran 40 v78)40 v78)

““We have sent thee inspiration, as we sent We have sent thee inspiration, as we sent it to Noah and the Messengers after him: we it to Noah and the Messengers after him: we sent inspiration to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, sent inspiration to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob and the tribes, to Jesus, Job, Jonah, Jacob and the tribes, to Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron and Soloman and to David we gave Aaron and Soloman and to David we gave the Psalms.”the Psalms.” (Quran 4 v163) (Quran 4 v163)

Prophets mentioned in Prophets mentioned in QuranQuran Adam (Adam)Adam (Adam) Idris (Enoch)Idris (Enoch) Nuh (Noah)Nuh (Noah) HudHud Salih (Salih)Salih (Salih) Ibrahim (Abraham)Ibrahim (Abraham) Ismail (Ishmael)Ismail (Ishmael) Ishaq (Issac)Ishaq (Issac) Lut (Lot)Lut (Lot) Yaqub (Jacob)Yaqub (Jacob) Yusuf (Joseph)Yusuf (Joseph) ShuaibShuaib Ayyub (Job)Ayyub (Job)

Musa (Moses)Musa (Moses) Harun (Aaron)Harun (Aaron) Dhul-kifl (Ezekiel)Dhul-kifl (Ezekiel) Dawud (David)Dawud (David) Sulaiman (Soloman)Sulaiman (Soloman) Ilias (Elias)Ilias (Elias) Al-Yasa (Elisha)Al-Yasa (Elisha) Yunus (Jonah)Yunus (Jonah) Zakariyya (Zechariah)Zakariyya (Zechariah) Yahya (John)Yahya (John) Isa (Jesus)Isa (Jesus) MuhammedMuhammed (Peace Be Upon Them)(Peace Be Upon Them)

The Status of Jesus in The Status of Jesus in IslamIslam

In Islam, Jesus (PBUH) is regarded as one of the greatest Messengers of In Islam, Jesus (PBUH) is regarded as one of the greatest Messengers of Allah.Allah.

He is among those who received Divine Books as well as suffering He is among those who received Divine Books as well as suffering greatly whilst delivering Allah’s message.greatly whilst delivering Allah’s message.

““Therefore patiently persevere as did all messengers of firm resolution; Therefore patiently persevere as did all messengers of firm resolution; and be in no haste about the (unbelievers).”and be in no haste about the (unbelievers).” (Quran 46 v 35) (Quran 46 v 35)

The 5 Messengers of The 5 Messengers of firm resolutionfirm resolution as mentioned above are: Abraham, as mentioned above are: Abraham, Noah, Moses, Jesus and Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Them). They were Noah, Moses, Jesus and Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Them). They were elevated to this rank for their endurance without flinching in their faith elevated to this rank for their endurance without flinching in their faith of Allah, in fact the more they were humiliated the stronger their faith in of Allah, in fact the more they were humiliated the stronger their faith in God became.God became.

Haddith : “If anyone testifies that none has the right to be worshipped Haddith : “If anyone testifies that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, who has no partners and that Mohammed (PBUH) is His but Allah alone, who has no partners and that Mohammed (PBUH) is His slave and Messenger and that Jesus (PUBH) is Allah’s slave and His slave and Messenger and that Jesus (PUBH) is Allah’s slave and His Messenger and His Word which was bestowed on Mary and a spirit Messenger and His Word which was bestowed on Mary and a spirit created by Him, and that Paradise is the truth and Hell is the truth, created by Him, and that Paradise is the truth and Hell is the truth, Allah will admit him to Paradise with the deeds which he had done even Allah will admit him to Paradise with the deeds which he had done even if those were few” (Bukhari #3435)if those were few” (Bukhari #3435)

Haddith : “I am the nearest of all the people to the son of Mary and all Haddith : “I am the nearest of all the people to the son of Mary and all the Prophets are paternal brothers and there has been no Prophet the Prophets are paternal brothers and there has been no Prophet between me and him (Jesus). (Bukhari #3442)between me and him (Jesus). (Bukhari #3442)

““We made the son of Mary and his mother as a Sign..”We made the son of Mary and his mother as a Sign..” (Quran 23 v50) (Quran 23 v50)

Mary, Jesus’s MotherMary, Jesus’s Mother

A chapter of Quran is named after her. A chapter of Quran is named after her. Chapter 19: MaryamChapter 19: Maryam

Mary’s mother had prayed to Allah for a child Mary’s mother had prayed to Allah for a child and vowed she would make him a servant for and vowed she would make him a servant for the Holy house in Jerusalem (she thought she the Holy house in Jerusalem (she thought she would have a son).would have a son).

Allah answered her prayer, she conceived & Allah answered her prayer, she conceived & delivered Mary.delivered Mary.

““Behold! The angels said: ‘O Mary! Allah hath Behold! The angels said: ‘O Mary! Allah hath chosen thee and purified thee – chosen thee chosen thee and purified thee – chosen thee above the women of all nations’. O Mary! above the women of all nations’. O Mary! Worship the Lord devoutly: prostrate thyself Worship the Lord devoutly: prostrate thyself and bow down (in prayer) with those who bow and bow down (in prayer) with those who bow down’.”down’.” (Quran 3 v 42 & 43) (Quran 3 v 42 & 43)

Mary’s BirthMary’s Birth

““Allah did choose Adam and Noah, the family of Allah did choose Adam and Noah, the family of Abraham and the family of Imran above all Abraham and the family of Imran above all people.”people.”

““Behold! Wife of Imran said: ‘O my Lord! I do Behold! Wife of Imran said: ‘O my Lord! I do dedicate into thee what is in my womb for thy dedicate into thee what is in my womb for thy special service: so accept this of me: for thou special service: so accept this of me: for thou hearest and knowest all things’. When she was hearest and knowest all things’. When she was delivered , she said : ‘O my Lord! Behold! I am delivered , she said : ‘O my Lord! Behold! I am delivered of a female child!’ And Allah knew delivered of a female child!’ And Allah knew best what she brought forth – ‘And is not the best what she brought forth – ‘And is not the male like the female. I have named her Mary, male like the female. I have named her Mary, and I commend her and her offspring to thy and I commend her and her offspring to thy protection from Satan the Rejected.”protection from Satan the Rejected.” (Quran 3 v 33 & 35 - 36)(Quran 3 v 33 & 35 - 36)

Mary’s upbringingMary’s upbringing

““Right graciously did her Lord accept her: Right graciously did her Lord accept her: He made her grow in purity and beauty: to He made her grow in purity and beauty: to the care of Zakariya (PBUH) she was the care of Zakariya (PBUH) she was assigned. Every time that he entered the assigned. Every time that he entered the (mihrab – place of prayer) to see her , he (mihrab – place of prayer) to see her , he found her supplied with sustenance * He found her supplied with sustenance * He said: ‘O Mary! Whence (comes) this to you?’ said: ‘O Mary! Whence (comes) this to you?’ She said: ‘From Allah: for Allah provides She said: ‘From Allah: for Allah provides sustenance to whom he pleases without sustenance to whom he pleases without measure.’measure.’ (Quran 3 v37) (Quran 3 v37)

* Summer fruit in winter and winter fruit in * Summer fruit in winter and winter fruit in summer.summer.

Glad tidingsGlad tidings

““Behold! The Angels said: ‘O Mary! Behold! The Angels said: ‘O Mary! Allah giveth thee glad tidings of a Allah giveth thee glad tidings of a Word from Him: his name will be Christ Word from Him: his name will be Christ Jesus, the son of Mary, held in honour Jesus, the son of Mary, held in honour in this world and the Hearafter and (of in this world and the Hearafter and (of the company) of those nearest to the company) of those nearest to Allah. He shall speak to the people in Allah. He shall speak to the people in childhood and in maturity and he shall childhood and in maturity and he shall be (of the company) of the righteous.”be (of the company) of the righteous.” (Quran 3 v45 & 46) (Quran 3 v45 & 46)

Mary’s replyMary’s reply

““She said: ‘O my Lord! How shall I She said: ‘O my Lord! How shall I have a son when no man hath have a son when no man hath touched me?’ He said: ‘ Even so; touched me?’ He said: ‘ Even so; Allah createth what he willeth: Allah createth what he willeth: when he hath decreed a matter, when he hath decreed a matter, he but saith to it, ‘Be’ and it is!” he but saith to it, ‘Be’ and it is!” (Quran 3 v47)(Quran 3 v47)

A Sign unto menA Sign unto men

““Relate in the Book (the story of) Mary, when Relate in the Book (the story of) Mary, when she withdrew from her family to a place in the she withdrew from her family to a place in the East. She placed a screen (to screen herself) East. She placed a screen (to screen herself) from them; then we sent to her Our angel and from them; then we sent to her Our angel and he appeared before her as a man in all he appeared before her as a man in all respects. She said: ‘I seek refuge from thee to respects. She said: ‘I seek refuge from thee to (Allah) most gracious: (come not near) if thou (Allah) most gracious: (come not near) if thou dost fear Allah.’ He said: ‘Nay, I am only a dost fear Allah.’ He said: ‘Nay, I am only a messenger from thy Lord (to announce) to thee messenger from thy Lord (to announce) to thee the gift of a pure son.’ She said: ‘How shall I the gift of a pure son.’ She said: ‘How shall I have a son, seeing that no man has touched me have a son, seeing that no man has touched me and I am not unchaste?’ He said: ‘So (it will be): and I am not unchaste?’ He said: ‘So (it will be): thy Lord saith, ‘that it is easy for Me and we thy Lord saith, ‘that it is easy for Me and we wish to appoint him as a sign unto men and a wish to appoint him as a sign unto men and a mercy from Us’ It is a matter so decreed.”mercy from Us’ It is a matter so decreed.” (Quran 19 v16 -21) (Quran 19 v16 -21)

Jesus’s BirthJesus’s Birth

““So she conceived him and she retired with So she conceived him and she retired with him to a remote place. And the pains of him to a remote place. And the pains of childbirth drove her to the trunk of a palm childbirth drove her to the trunk of a palm tree; she cried (in her anguish): Ah! Would tree; she cried (in her anguish): Ah! Would that I had died before this! Would that I had that I had died before this! Would that I had been a thing forgotten. But (a voice) cried to been a thing forgotten. But (a voice) cried to her from beneath the (palm tree): ‘Grieve her from beneath the (palm tree): ‘Grieve not! For thy Lord hath provided a rivulet not! For thy Lord hath provided a rivulet beneath thee and shake towards thyself the beneath thee and shake towards thyself the trunk of the palm tree, it will let fall fresh ripe trunk of the palm tree, it will let fall fresh ripe dates upon thee. So eat and drink and cool dates upon thee. So eat and drink and cool (thine) eye and if thou dost see any man, say, (thine) eye and if thou dost see any man, say, ‘I have vowed a fast to (Allah) most gracious ‘I have vowed a fast to (Allah) most gracious and this day will I enter into no talk with any and this day will I enter into no talk with any human being.”human being.” (Quran 19 v22-26) (Quran 19 v22-26)

Jesus defends his Jesus defends his mothermother ““At length she bought the (babe) to her people, carrying him At length she bought the (babe) to her people, carrying him

(in her arms), they said: ‘O Mary! Truly a strange thing hast (in her arms), they said: ‘O Mary! Truly a strange thing hast thou brought! O sister of Aaron! Thy father was not a man of thou brought! O sister of Aaron! Thy father was not a man of evil, nor was thy mother a woman unchaste! But she pointed evil, nor was thy mother a woman unchaste! But she pointed to the babe. They said: ‘How can we talk to one who is a to the babe. They said: ‘How can we talk to one who is a child in the cradle? He said: ‘I am a servant of Allah: He hath child in the cradle? He said: ‘I am a servant of Allah: He hath given me revelation and made me a prophet: and He hath given me revelation and made me a prophet: and He hath made me blessed wheresoever I be and hath enjoined on made me blessed wheresoever I be and hath enjoined on me prayer and zakat as long as I live; (He hath made me) me prayer and zakat as long as I live; (He hath made me) kind to my mother and not overbearing or unblest; So peace kind to my mother and not overbearing or unblest; So peace is on me the day I was born, the day that I die and the day is on me the day I was born, the day that I die and the day that I shall be raised up alive!”that I shall be raised up alive!” (Quran 19 v27 – 33) (Quran 19 v27 – 33)

Haddith : “None spoke in the cradle but three…” The first Haddith : “None spoke in the cradle but three…” The first was Jesus….” The other two spoke to reveal their true was Jesus….” The other two spoke to reveal their true parentage. (Bukhari #3436)parentage. (Bukhari #3436)

Allah is One!Allah is One!

““In the name of Allah, most In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful.gracious, most merciful.

Say: He is Allah, the One and Only; Say: He is Allah, the One and Only; Allah, the Eternal, Absolute; Allah, the Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not nor is He He begetteth not nor is He

begotten; begotten; And there is none like unto Him.”And there is none like unto Him.”

(Quran 112) (Quran 112)

Jesus’s early lifeJesus’s early life

He stayed in Egypt for some time He stayed in Egypt for some time before going to live in Nasirah.before going to live in Nasirah.

He spoke Syriac (the language of He spoke Syriac (the language of the people of Palestine at that the people of Palestine at that time)time)

At school he studied the Torah & At school he studied the Torah & memorized it.memorized it.

He was a pious worshiper following He was a pious worshiper following the rules of the Torah which was the rules of the Torah which was revealed to Prophet Moses (PBUH).revealed to Prophet Moses (PBUH).

Jesus’s missionJesus’s mission

““And Allah will teach him the book and And Allah will teach him the book and wisdom, the Torah and the Gospel. And wisdom, the Torah and the Gospel. And (appoint him) a messenger to the (appoint him) a messenger to the Children of Israel, (with his message).”Children of Israel, (with his message).” (Quran 3 v48 & 49) (Quran 3 v48 & 49)

“ “ (I have come to you) to attest the (I have come to you) to attest the Torah which was before me and to make Torah which was before me and to make lawful to you part of what was (before) lawful to you part of what was (before) forbidden to you; I have come to you forbidden to you; I have come to you with a sign from your Lord . So fear with a sign from your Lord . So fear Allah and obey me.”Allah and obey me.” (Quran 3 v50) (Quran 3 v50)

Jesus’s DisciplesJesus’s Disciples

““It is Allah who is my Lord and your Lord; It is Allah who is my Lord and your Lord; then worship Him. This is a way that is then worship Him. This is a way that is straight. When Jesus found unbelief on their straight. When Jesus found unbelief on their part he said: ‘Who will be my helpers to part he said: ‘Who will be my helpers to (the work of) Allah? Said the Disciples: ‘We (the work of) Allah? Said the Disciples: ‘We are Allah’s helpers, we believe in Allah and are Allah’s helpers, we believe in Allah and do thou bear witness that we are Muslims. do thou bear witness that we are Muslims. Our Lord! We believe in what thou hast Our Lord! We believe in what thou hast revealed and we follow the Messenger; revealed and we follow the Messenger; then write us down among those who bear then write us down among those who bear witness. And (the unbelievers) plotted and witness. And (the unbelievers) plotted and planned and Allah too planed and the best planned and Allah too planed and the best of planners is Allah.”of planners is Allah.” (Quran 3 v51 – 54) (Quran 3 v51 – 54)

Revelation of Revelation of ProphethoodProphethood Allah sent the revelation of Prophethood to Jesus Allah sent the revelation of Prophethood to Jesus

when he was 30.when he was 30. Jesus (PBUH), like all the prophets, performed Jesus (PBUH), like all the prophets, performed

miracles as proof of his Prophethood.miracles as proof of his Prophethood. Many of his miracles were in curing illnesses Many of his miracles were in curing illnesses

since the people of that time were famous for since the people of that time were famous for being knowledgeable in medicine. He cured being knowledgeable in medicine. He cured those seemingly incurable diseases e.g. leprosy those seemingly incurable diseases e.g. leprosy & blindness. He also brought a dead man back to & blindness. He also brought a dead man back to life.life.

Surah Al-Ma’idah (Q 5 v112-115). Jesus asks Surah Al-Ma’idah (Q 5 v112-115). Jesus asks Allah for a table from Heaven set with provisions.Allah for a table from Heaven set with provisions.

He used to travel from place to place calling He used to travel from place to place calling people to Worship Allah.people to Worship Allah.

Jesus’s MiraclesJesus’s Miracles

“ ‘“ ‘I have come to you with a sign from I have come to you with a sign from your Lord, in that I make for you out of your Lord, in that I make for you out of clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, and breath into it, and it becomes a and breath into it, and it becomes a bird by Allah’s leave. And I heal those bird by Allah’s leave. And I heal those born blind, and the lepers, and I bring born blind, and the lepers, and I bring the dead to life by Allah’s leave; And I the dead to life by Allah’s leave; And I declare to you what ye eat, and what declare to you what ye eat, and what ye store in your houses.’ Surely ye store in your houses.’ Surely therein is a sign for you if ye did therein is a sign for you if ye did believe.”believe.” (Quran 3 v49) (Quran 3 v49)

The Gospel / The Gospel / InjilInjil

““And in their footsteps we sent Jesus the son And in their footsteps we sent Jesus the son of Mary, confirming the Torah that had come of Mary, confirming the Torah that had come before him: we sent him the Gospel: therein before him: we sent him the Gospel: therein was guidance and light and confirmation of was guidance and light and confirmation of the Torah that had come before him: a the Torah that had come before him: a guidance and an admonition to those who guidance and an admonition to those who fear Allah.”fear Allah.” (Quran 5 v 46) (Quran 5 v 46)

Muslims believe what is called “The Bible” Muslims believe what is called “The Bible” today contains some true stories but it is not today contains some true stories but it is not the original text which was revealed to Jesus. the original text which was revealed to Jesus. (PBUH).(PBUH).

His AscensionHis Ascension

““They said in boast that ‘We killed Christ Jesus, the son of Mary, They said in boast that ‘We killed Christ Jesus, the son of Mary, the Messenger of Allah’ but they killed him not, nor crucified the Messenger of Allah’ but they killed him not, nor crucified him. Only a likeness of that was shown to them. And those who him. Only a likeness of that was shown to them. And those who differ therein are full of doubts with no (certain) knowledge. But differ therein are full of doubts with no (certain) knowledge. But only conjecture to follow, for a surety they killed him not. Nay only conjecture to follow, for a surety they killed him not. Nay Allah raised him up unto Himself; and Allah is exalted in Power, Allah raised him up unto Himself; and Allah is exalted in Power, Wise.” Wise.” (Quran 4 v157&158)(Quran 4 v157&158)

““Behold! Allah said: ‘O Jesus! I will take thee and raise thee to Behold! Allah said: ‘O Jesus! I will take thee and raise thee to Myself and clear thee (of falsehoods) of those who blaspheme; I Myself and clear thee (of falsehoods) of those who blaspheme; I will make those who follow thee superior to those who reject will make those who follow thee superior to those who reject faith, to the Day of Resurrection: then shall ye all return unto faith, to the Day of Resurrection: then shall ye all return unto me and I will judge between you of the matters wherein ye me and I will judge between you of the matters wherein ye dispute. As to those who reject faith, I will punish them with dispute. As to those who reject faith, I will punish them with severe chastisement in this world and in the Hereafter nor will severe chastisement in this world and in the Hereafter nor will they have anyone to help. As to those who believe and work they have anyone to help. As to those who believe and work righteousness Allah will pay them (in full) their reward; But righteousness Allah will pay them (in full) their reward; But Allah loveth not those who do wrong. This is what we rehearse Allah loveth not those who do wrong. This is what we rehearse unto thee of the signs and the message of Wisdom.”unto thee of the signs and the message of Wisdom.” (Quran 3 (Quran 3 v55 - 58) v55 - 58)

Jesus’s Descent to Jesus’s Descent to Earth.Earth. Jesus (PBUH) is alive in Heaven and will Jesus (PBUH) is alive in Heaven and will

descend to earth before the Day of descend to earth before the Day of Judgment. His descent will be one of the Judgment. His descent will be one of the great signs that Judgment Day is very near.great signs that Judgment Day is very near.

After his descent he will live for 40 years on After his descent he will live for 40 years on earth ruling with the Shariah (of Prophet earth ruling with the Shariah (of Prophet Mohammed [PBUH]). He will kill the Dajjal. Mohammed [PBUH]). He will kill the Dajjal. He will perform Hajj. He will marry and He will perform Hajj. He will marry and have children. He will die and be buried . have children. He will die and be buried .

No more than a No more than a ProphetProphet ““The similitude of Jesus before Allah is as that of The similitude of Jesus before Allah is as that of

Adam, He created him from dust, then said to him, Adam, He created him from dust, then said to him, ‘Be’ and he was.”‘Be’ and he was.” (Quran 3 v59) (Quran 3 v59)

““Christ the son of Mary was no more than a Christ the son of Mary was no more than a Messenger; many were the Messengers that passed Messenger; many were the Messengers that passed away before him. His mother was a woman of truth. away before him. His mother was a woman of truth. They had both to eat their (daily) food. See how They had both to eat their (daily) food. See how Allah doth make His Signs clear to them…”Allah doth make His Signs clear to them…” (Quran (Quran 5 v75)5 v75)

““When Jesus came with clear signs, he said: ‘Now I When Jesus came with clear signs, he said: ‘Now I have come to you with wisdom and in order to have come to you with wisdom and in order to make clear to you some of the (points) on which ye make clear to you some of the (points) on which ye dispute: therefore fear Allah and obey me. For dispute: therefore fear Allah and obey me. For Allah, he is my Lord and your Lord: so worship Him: Allah, he is my Lord and your Lord: so worship Him: this is a Straight Way.’”this is a Straight Way.’” (Quran 43 v63 & 64 ) (Quran 43 v63 & 64 )

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