How Does Islam View Jesus (PBUH)?

According to Islam, Jesus (may the peace of Allah be upon him) is an honorable Prophet and Messenger of Allah. The belief of him being the son of Allah (Exalted be He) is rejected. This notion contradicts the Islamic belief in the absolute Oneness of Allah, which briefly states that there is only one God who created all things and protect and provide for all beings.

Muslims believe that Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary through a miraculous birth with no father, which was a sign of Allah’s Power. According to Islamic teachings, Jesus performed miracles like healing the sick and raising the dead with the Permission of Allah, not by his own power or authority. Muslims also believe that Jesus was not crucified but was raised to heaven alive and will return in the last days. 

Islam regards Jesus as one of the most important prophets. Muslims believe that he was born of the Virgin Mary, who is one of the most respected women in Islam. They also believe that Jesus performed miracles through the power of Allah, including healing the sick and raising the dead. Prophet Jesus is also granted a high degree of respect in Islamic culture and holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims.

However, the essential difference between Christianity and Islam regarding Jesus is that Islam does not believe that he is the son of Allah (Exalted be He). Allah is believed to be above the need of having offspring or partners. “Say, ‘He is Allah, the One and Only; Allah, The Self-Sufficient Master; He neither begets nor is born, and there is nothing like Him.’” (Al-Ikhlas 112:1-4) From the Islamic perspective, giving birth and having children is a distinct characteristic of humans and a wide range of other creatures. Allah is above any human qualities or needs such as marriage, offspring, or family. Such issues pertain to creatures. It is indeed blasphemous to ascribe offspring or partners to the Almighty Allah. Therefore, Muslims reject the concept of the Trinity, which connects Allah with Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

The belief in the Oneness of Allah, known as Tawhid, is the principal tenet of Islam, while associating a partner or equal with Allah is considered the most cardinal sin in this religion. Muslims believe that the word "son" as used in the Bible does not have a literal meaning but rather a symbolical term indicating a close or faithful relationship with Allah (Exalted be He). In the Quran, Prophet Jesus is referred to as "The Messiah, son of Mary," who called his people to believe in Allah and to follow His Message and guidance.

Moreover, Muslim scholars have argued against the concept of Jesus being the son of Allah by referring to historical evidence from the Bible itself. They believe that Jesus (may the peace of Allah be upon him) never claimed to be the son of Allah. They also hold that this belief was later inserted into Christianity. Therefore, it is more a matter of interpretation rather than historical facts or authentic religious evidence.