Jesus (PBUH) Will Return, Why Not Muhammad (PBBUH)?

According to the Islamic belief, Jesus (may the peace of Allah be upon him) will return as a prophet before the end of times. However, it is important to note that Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is considered the Last and Final Prophet of Islam, making it impossible for him to return after his death. Muslims strongly believe that Jesus will return as a Messenger of Allah who will refute the misconceptions and wrong beliefs regarding his earlier years on earth.

As narrated in various Hadiths (sayings of Prophet Muhammad), Jesus will kill the Antichrist. Although there are differences between Islamic and Christian beliefs about Jesus’ return, the former encourages all its followers to respect Christ and consider him one of the greatest messengers sent by Allah.

Islam regards Jesus (may the peace of Allah be upon him) as one of the greatest Prophets of Allah. Muslims believe in his miraculous birth without a father, his ability to perform miracles by Allah’s Power, and his ascension to heaven without facing death. In Islam, Jesus is expected to return to this world, and his return is an important aspect of Islamic beliefs about the end of times. However, Islam differs from Christianity in the nature and timing of Jesus’ return.

In Islam, it is believed that Jesus will return to establish justice and peace on earth. He will descend from the heavens, accompanied by the angels, at a time when the world will be engulfed in chaos and tyranny. His role will be to unite people under the banner of Islam and establish a just and ethical society. The Quran mentions Jesus’ return in several ayahs, including the following:

“And indeed, Jesus will be [a sign for] knowledge of the Hour, so be not in doubt of it, and follow Me. This is a straight path.”

(Al-Zukhruf 43:61)

“He (Jesus) said, ‘I am indeed a servant of Allah. He has given me revelation and made me a prophet; and He has made me blessed wheresoever I be, and has enjoined on me Prayer and Charity as long as I live; (He) has made me kind to my mother, and not overbearing or miserable; so peace is on me the day I was born, the day I die, and the day I shall be raised up to life (again)!’”

(Maryam 19:30-33)

However, the Islamic view of Jesus’ return and his role in the end of times differs from the Christian view, which regards Jesus’ return as the final judgment day. Islam does not regard Jesus as a divine figure, but rather as a Prophet of Allah. Therefore, Muslims do not believe that Jesus will return to save humanity in the sense that Christians understand it.

As for why Muhammad will not return, Islam holds the view that he was the Last Prophet sent by Allah to guide the entire humanity until the Day of Judgement. The Quran says:

“Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but (he is) the Messenger of Allah, and the Seal of the Prophets: and Allah has full knowledge of all things.”

(Al-Ahzab 33:40)

This previous ayah indicates that Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was the Last Prophet of Allah, and there will be no other prophets after him. Therefore, his role as a prophet has been fulfilled, and he will not return to earth.