Muslims, do you believe that Jesus is the Messiah?

Thats the main point of difference between the christians and the muslims. the former believe that jesus(pbuh) is the messiah mentioned in the jewish scriptures,and the muslims believe that muhammad(pbuh) is that messiah.further, the christians believe that jesus is the son of god and a person can attain salvation if he believes in jesus.we muslims believe that jesus was a prophet of Allah(swt) and no divinity is attributed to him.as for the jews, they are still waiting for their messiah.

format_quote Originally Posted by khushnood

no,muslims don't believe that jesus is the messiah.thats the main point of difference between the christians and the muslims. the former believe that jesus(pbuh) is the messiah mentioned in the jewish scriptures,and the muslims believe that muhammad(pbuh) is that messiah.

Huh? I'm pretty sure we believe Jesus is the messiah sis...

(What does messiah mean anyway?)

We called Jesus as "Isa Al Masih"...

according to wikipedia Al Masih means "the anointed one" ... it's also being said as Arabic term for "Messiah"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masih

I seek refuge in Allah (The One God) from the Satan (devil) the cursed, the rejected

With the name of ALLAH (swt) -The Bestower Of Unlimited Mercy, The Continously Merciful


Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh (May the peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you)



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format_quote Originally Posted by khushnood

no,muslims don't believe that jesus is the messiah.thats the main point of difference between the christians and the muslims.

well sis , I think , the main difference between Christians & Muslims is we believe in One God only & don't associate partner with Him. Christians worship 2 more dieties besides God.

to my knowledge , Muslims do believe that Jesus (p) is Messiah.......i m almost 100 % sure that it is mentioned in Quran. May be , it's not the same meaning that Christians believe but Jesus (p) permorfed many miracles includeing cured sick persons by touching them.......the word Messiah came from that .......Insha Allah , i will try to find more info later


i found some info

pl. visit the site.....interesting for both Muslims & Chrsitians

http://www.jesuswillreturn.com

Jesus, the Prophet and Messiah, is alive and will return to the Earth in the near future.


We are Muslims who love Jesus, believe in all his miracles and noble morality, know that he will come back to the world again to save humanity and we are eagerly waiting for this great and blessed event to happen.


We believe that Jesus would come back to the earth miraculously in the last days and bring peace, justice and happiness by uniting Christians and Muslims in a common religion and morality.

Come, let us prepare together for the second coming of Jesus.

IN the translation of Quran , chapter 4 , verse 171 , Yusuf Ali
used the word Christ , PICKTHAL used Messiah.


O People of the Scripture!

Do not exaggerate in your religion nor utter aught concerning Allah save the truth. The Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, was only a messenger of Allah, and His word which He conveyed unto Mary, and a spirit from Him.

So believe in Allah and His messengers, and say not "Three" - Cease! (it is) better for you! - Allah is only One Allah.

Far is it removed from His Transcendent Majesty that He should have a son. His is all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. And Allah is sufficient as Defender


4:172 The Messiah will never scorn to be a slave unto Allah, nor will the favoured angels. Whoso scorneth His service and is proud, all such will He assemble unto Him

format_quote Originally Posted by Muslim Woman

, Muslims do believe that Jesus (p) is Messiah.......i m almost 100 % sure that it is mentioned in Quran.

Me too... I believe that Jesus is the Messiah... if the term "Al Masih" means the same thing with "Messiah"

A`udhu Billahi mina Shaytanir Rajeem,

Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem

Assalamu alaykum wa'rahma-tullahi, wa'barakatahu


gee, i wonder what the Qur'an says:

The Family of Imran
[3.45] When the angels said: O Marium, surely Allah gives you good news with a Word from Him (of one) whose name is the '. Messiah, Isa son of Marium, worthy of regard in this world and the hereafter and of those who are made near (to Allah).

The Women
[4.157] And their saying: Surely we have killed the Messiah, Isa son of Marium, the apostle of Allah; and they did not kill him nor did they crucify him, but it appeared to them so (like Isa) and most surely those who differ therein are only in a doubt about it; they have no knowledge respecting it, but only follow a conjecture, and they killed him not for sure.

[4.171] O followers of the Book! do not exceed the limits in your religion, and do not speak (lies) against Allah, but (speak) the truth; the Messiah, Isa son of Marium is only an apostle of Allah and His Word which He communicated to Marium and a spirit from Him; believe therefore in Allah and His apostles, and say not, Three. Desist, it is better for you; Allah is only one God; far be It from His glory that He should have a son, whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth is His, and Allah is sufficient for a Protector.

[4.172] The Messiah does by no means disdain that he should be a servant of Allah, nor do the angels who are near to Him, and whoever disdains His service and is proud, He will gather them all together to Himself.


The Dinner Table
[5.17] Certainly they disbelieve who say: Surely, Allah-- He is the Messiah, son of Marium. Say: Who then could control anything as against Allah when He wished to destroy the Messiah son of Marium and his mother and all those on the earth? And Allah's is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and what is between them; He creates what He pleases; and Allah has power over all things,

[5.72] Certainly they disbelieve who say: Surely Allah, He is the Messiah, son of Marium; and the Messiah said: O Children of Israel! serve Allah, my Lord and your Lord. Surely whoever associates (others) with Allah, then Allah has forbidden to him the garden, and his abode is the fire; and there shall be no helpers for the unjust.

[5.75] The Messiah, son of Marium is but an apostle; apostles before him have indeed passed away; and his mother was a truthful woman; they both used to eat food. See how We make the communications clear to them, then behold, how they are turned away.


The Immunity
[9.30] And the Jews say: Uzair is the son of Allah; and the Christians say: The Messiah is the son of Allah; these are the words of their mouths; they imitate the saying of those who disbelieved before; may Allah destroy them; how they are turned away!

[9.31] They have taken their doctors of law and their monks for lords besides Allah, and (also) the Messiah son of Marium and they were enjoined that they should serve one God only, there is no god but He; far from His glory be what they set up (with Him).

just in case anyone had any doubts...

Woodrow described him best as chipmunk.

format_quote Originally Posted by Muezzin

Often exhibits turd-like characteristics

Turd can be cool. Or not

Muslims believe Jesus as as the Messiah, Al-Masih, the one Chosen by Allah, to kill the Antichrist, the False Messiah (Al-Masih Dajjal). We do not believe Jesus Messiah as Son of God.

Quite simply the original Hebrew/Arabic/Aramaic definition of Messiah is the anointed one. That does not equate to the modern Christian concept of savior.

So yes we do believe that Isa(as) was one of the anointed ones. He was a very special Prophet(PBUH) and there were many signs given that he was given the true Injil to share with the people. Sadly, at the first council of Ephesus in 437 the Early catholic church elevated him to the role of savior and son of god. Later in the Nicene councils the concept of a trinity was finalized.

As a Result of the Catholic Church, only translations of the early scriptures that can be twisted to support that dogma have been retained.

the Early Christians considered themselves Jews and the concept of a Prophet being a savior or a god would never have been considered Jewish thought and the early Christians would not have seen themselves as Jews if that was their belief.

format_quote Originally Posted by khushnood

no,muslims don't believe that jesus is the messiah.thats the main point of difference between the christians and the muslims. the former believe that jesus(pbuh) is the messiah mentioned in the jewish scriptures,and the muslims believe that muhammad(pbuh) is that messiah.further, the christians believe that jesus is the son of god and a person can attain salvation if he believes in jesus.we muslims believe that jesus was a prophet of Allah(swt) and no divinity is attributed to him.as for the jews, they are still waiting for their messiah.

where did you get that from?

Is Jesus the Messiah?

yes,Muslims believe that but ahmadis don't

Why do you believe that Jesus is the Messiah?

Because Quraan and Ahdith tell me

here are a number of versed where Jesus PBUH is refred to as the Messiah just follow the verse and chapter number
Page 1/1
Al-i-'Imran 3 Verse 45 1/11


Surah Name Surah Verse
Al-i-'Imran 3 45
An-Nisaa 4 157
An-Nisaa 4 171
An-Nisaa 4 172
Al-Maidah 5 17
Al-Maidah 5 72
Al-Maidah 5 75
Al-An'am 6 86
At-Tauba 9 30
At-Tauba 9 31
Sad 38 48

Recitation Al-Husari Al-Hudhaifi





Behold! the angels said: "O Maryam! Allah giveth Thee glad tidings of a Word from Him: his name will be Al-Masih 'Isa. The son of Maryam, held in honour in this world and the Hereafter and of (the company of) those nearest to Allah;


I have posted a whole thread here before of what it means to be (almaseeh) annoinnted.. to wash with fragrant oil as they did kings...

Jesus as the Messiah by Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Deedat

The word CHRIST is derived from the Hebrew word Messiah, Arabic-Masih. Root word m-a-s-a-h-a, meaning to rub, to massage, to anoint. Priests and kings were anointed when being consecrated to their offices. But in its translated, Grecian form "CHRIST", it seems unique:befitting Jesus only. The Christian has a knack of transmuting baser metals into shining gold. What he is wont to do is to translate names into his own language like "cephas" to Peter, "messiah" to Christ. How does he do that? Very easily MESSIAH in Hebrew means anointed. The Greek word for anointed is "christos". Just lop off the 'os' from christos and you are left with christ. Now change the little 'c' to a capital 'C', and "hey, presto!" he has created a unique (?) name! Christos means ANOINTED, and anointed means APPOINTED in its religious connotation. Jesus (pbuh) was appointed (anointed) at his baptism by John the Baptist, as God's Messenger.Every Prophet of God is so anointed or appointed. The Holy Bible is replete with the "anointed" ones. In the original Hebrew - made a "messiah". Let us keep to the English translation - "anointed." Not only were prophets and priests and kings anointed (christos-ed), but borns, and cherubs and lamp-posts also.

I am the God of Beth-el, where you ANOINTED a pillar.....

Genesis 31:13

If the priest that is ANOINTED do sin....

Leviticus 4:3

And Moses....ANOINTED the tabernacle and all things that was therein...

Leviticus 8:10

...THE LORD SHALL....EXALT THE HORN OF HIS ANOINTED

1 Samuel 2:10

Thus saith the Lord to his ANOINTED to Cyrus....

Isaiah 45:1

Thou art the ANOINTED cherub....

Ezekiel 28:14




There are a hundred more such references in the Holy Bible. Everytime you come across the word ANOINTED in your English Bible, you can take it that that word would be christos in the Greek translations, and if you take the same liberty with the word that the Christians have done, you will have - Christ Cherub, Christ Cyrus, Christ Priest and Christ Pillar, etc.

SOME TITLES EXCLUSIVE
Although, every prophet of God is an ANOINTED one of God - a Messiah, the title "Masih" or "Messiah" or its translation "CHRIST" is exclusively reserved for Jesus, the son of Mary, in both Islam and in Christianity. This is not unusual in religion. There are certain other honorific title which may be applied to more than one prophet, yet being made exclusive to one by usage: like "Rasul-lullah", meaning Messenger of God, which title is applied to both Moses (19:51) and Jesus (61:6) in the Holy Quran. Yet "Rasul-lullah" has become synonymous only with the Prophet of Islam among Muslims.

Every prophet is indeed a FRIEND OF GOD, but its Arabic equivalent "Kha- lil-lullah" is exclusively associated with Father Abraham. This does not mean that the others are not God's friends. "Kalimul-lah" (One who spoke with God) is never used for anyone other than Moses, yet we believe that God spoke with all His Messengers, including Jesus and Muhummed (May the Peace and Blessings of God be upon all His servants). Associating certain titles with certain personages only, does not make them exclusive or unique in any way. We honour all in varying terms.

i'm confused by this thread. i know messiah means annointed.
my question is why is jesus "the" messiah?
how is he different from other prophets, aside from being one of the more important ones?

He was anointed by John the Baptist... it isn't exclusive to Jesus (PBUH) as you can see several other places in the bible where the term "anointed" was mentioned! Basically he was the awaited prophet... and I believe he was in fact related to John the Baptist (yahaya) -- so it seems natural that he would anoint him like they did kings during that time...

peace

oh, ok - thanks. it was the use of the word "the" messiah that made me wonder. (because it implies exclusivity.)

Well he was THE one to be annointed at the time and not some other impostor.. if that makes the word more exclusive?... but as you can see the term is mentioned in several other places in the bible ---

I am the God of Beth-el, where you ANOINTED a pillar.....

Genesis 31:13

If the priest that is ANOINTED do sin....

Leviticus 4:3

And Moses....ANOINTED the tabernacle and all things that was therein...

Leviticus 8:10

...THE LORD SHALL....EXALT THE HORN OF HIS ANOINTED

1 Samuel 2:10

Thus saith the Lord to his ANOINTED to Cyrus....

Isaiah 45:1

Thou art the ANOINTED cherub....

Ezekiel 28:14

i know the word and how it is used in the bible. when you say "the" messiah, it seems as though there were many annointed ones but jesus was "the" annointed one. (something special and different from all the others.)
if i don't shut up i am soon going to get even more confused.

format_quote Originally Posted by snakelegs

i know the word and how it is used in the bible. when you say "the" messiah, it seems as though there were many annointed ones but jesus was "the" annointed one. (something special and different from all the others.)
if i don't shut up i am soon going to get even more confused.

Well.. if you consider that the anointed ones at the time were all just regular kings--- but Jesus came with the gospel to rule by G-D's law-- you can see why there is exclusivity in that from any other anointed king... I don't see the harm of asking?... I know you are not asking out of malice, but to learn... I learned about this very topic because I too one day asked!

peace

thanks, purest!