Who is Jesus- prophet or more?

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I washed my hand of this topic long ago.. but how strange that you conceive the Quran to be 'just a book' and at the same time use it to make a case when you have no clue how it should be used?
Sobhan Allah.. I am amused more and more each day.... Reminds me of a member we had here named king David..used to use this verse to prove that Israel belongs to the Jews and that God's promise to them will be fulfilled

وَلَقَدْ نَجَّيْنَا بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ مِنَ الْعَذَابِ الْمُهِينِ {30}
[Pickthal 44:30] And We delivered the Children of Israel from the shameful doom;

مِن فِرْعَوْنَ إِنَّهُ كَانَ عَالِيًا مِّنَ الْمُسْرِفِينَ {31}
[Pickthal 44:31] (We delivered them) from Pharaoh. Lo! he was a tyrant of the wanton ones.

وَلَقَدِ اخْتَرْنَاهُمْ عَلَى عِلْمٍ عَلَى الْعَالَمِينَ {32}
[Pickthal 44:32] And We chose them, purposely, above (all) creatures.

وَآتَيْنَاهُم مِّنَ الْآيَاتِ مَا فِيهِ بَلَاء مُّبِينٌ {33}
[Pickthal 44:33] And We gave them portents wherein was a clear trial.

forgetting in the process that Israel was Jacob PBUH and that Bani Israel are his 12 sons and have nothing to do with the secular zionist state of today...

what can you do but shrug your shoulders and smile?
 
If a muslim is asked 'do you believe in Jesus' he will say YES
If a christian is asked 'do you believe in Jesus' he will say YES

Yet they will both say the other does not, this is because the word believe carries subtle differences within these different societies.

Similarly, if a muslim is asked, is JEsus the word of God he will say YES
if a Christian is asked is Jesus the word of God he will say YES

But do they mean the same thing? An objective and rational mind would investiage and not misinterpret e such language to preach their religion.

On another note
Seeing as all the earliest sources agreed, its safe to assume its really what Jesus taught (Q) and makes more sense with other things that appear in Q material ie. Love thy neighbour, turn other cheek, leave all as it is (Paul) etc.

The earliest sources meaning? The Q, the Letters of Paul and the current 4 Gospels?

I think its safe to assume Historical Jesus was as credible as a prophet/messiah as ll the other messiahs/sons of God/prophets and even competiting Jesus' of the timeperiod ;)

We are to assume that a because couple of sources some of which are authors which copied the same sources which are used to 'prove' multiple attestation, indicate that it must be true?
 
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Adam (peace upon him) was also fatherless, will Christians then say about him what they say about 'Isaa (Jesus), peace upon him?

Virgin birth suprises me.I can understand when it comes to creation of adam since the matter is about beginning of humanity. he sinned and died. but what made God to break the natural cycle of birth and death that too for Jesus alone ? when the natural cycle of birth and death was already in motion for thousand of years, what made God to intervene suddenly that too for the person of Jesus chirst? :hmm:
 
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Virgin birth suprises me.I can understand when it comes to creation of adam since the matter is about beginning of humanity. he sinned and died. but what made jesus exceptional to the point that made God to break the natural cycle of birth and death for Jesus alone ? when the natural cycle of birth and death was already in motion for thousand of years, what made God to intervene suddenly that too for the person of Jesus chirst? :hmm:

The birth of Jesus is exceptional, no doubt about that, but that doesn't make him The Creator. The problem is also this - as Christians claim Jesus is God, then they say "God died on the cross", so are you about to say that "God didn't exist" for some time? This kinda logic surely proves that God The Creator and Jesus are two completely different entities. But the Christians claim they are the same. Now that's an unsolvable paradox.
 
Virgin birth suprises me.I can understand when it comes to creation of adam since the matter is about beginning of humanity. he sinned and died. but what made jesus exceptional to the point that made God to break the natural cycle of birth and death for Jesus alone ? when the natural cycle of birth and death was already in motion for thousand of years, what made God to intervene suddenly that too for the person of Jesus chirst? :hmm:

Why was the natural process of using boats broken by God when He split the sea for Moses? Why, when the natural cycle of using boats was already in motion for thousand of years. :hmm:
 
I don't really see the point in having a debate about this. There is a chasm of difference in the way Christians and Muslims view Jesus. Rehashing the same old theological dispute only leads to argument and pointless back and forth.
 
I don't really see the point in having a debate about this. There is a chasm of difference in the way Christians and Muslims view Jesus. Rehashing the same old theological dispute only leads to argument and pointless back and forth.
Once, I did a search on this subject on this site, I stopped counting the threads after first 2 pages of same thing. to comment on your post, I think it fills the need for drama and exitement

PS. they are not even containing these "debaters" within comparative religion forum any longer (as was the norm in distant past)
 
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Why was the natural process of using boats broken by God when He split the sea for Moses? Why, when the natural cycle of using boats was already in motion for thousand of years. :hmm:

Thankyou malaikah.nice try.But we are talking about why Jesus stands exceptional with the 'ALL factor' among all.when God divided the red sea there was a purpose and reason :to save Israel from the apporaching enemy, What was the purpose of virgin birth? It seems the purpose looks the same -To save people from the coming Judgement.

She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,because he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"—which means, "God with us." (Matthew1: 21-23)

The angels said: O Mary! Allah giveth thee glad tidings of a word from Him, whose name is the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, illustrious in the world and the Hereafter, and one of those brought near(Quran 3:45)

Thy Lord saith: It is easy for Me. And that We may make of him a revelation for mankind and a mercy from Us, and it is a thing ordained.(Quran 19:21)

And (Jesus) shall be a Sign (for the coming of) the Hour (of Judgment) (Quran 43:61)- Yusufali translation.

Peace
 
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Thankyou malaikah.nice try.But we are talking about why Jesus stands exceptional with the 'ALL factor' among all.when God divided the red sea there was a purpose and reason :to save Israel from the apporaching enemy, What was the purpose of virgin birth? It seems the purpose looks the same -To save people from the coming Judgement.

She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,because he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"—which means, "God with us." (Matthew1: 21-23)

The angels said: O Mary! Allah giveth thee glad tidings of a word from Him, whose name is the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, illustrious in the world and the Hereafter, and one of those brought near(Quran 3:45)

Thy Lord saith: It is easy for Me. And that We may make of him a revelation for mankind and a mercy from Us, and it is a thing ordained.(Quran 19:21)

And (Jesus) shall be a Sign (for the coming of) the Hour (of Judgment) (Quran 43:61)- Yusufali translation.

Peace
since you insist on preachin in our refutation forum, here is your "god" as described in NT.

"God" was created from the seed of David: "Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of
the SEED of David according to the flesh." (Romans, 1:3)

The Powerless "God"
(Jesus) said: "I can of mine own self do nothing." (John, 5:30)

"God" Was Ignorant of the Time. Jesus said: "But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the
angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father." (Mark, 13:32)

"God" Was Ignorant of the Season: "And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he (Jesus) was
hungry: and seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find anything thereon: and
when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet." (Mark, 11:12-13)

"God" Learnt Through Experience: "Learned he obedience by the things which he sufered." (Hebrews, 5:8)

Spiritual Development of "God": "And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom." (Luke,
2:40)

Mental, Physical and Moral Development of "God": "And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor
with God and man." (Luke, 2:52)

"God" Was 12 Years Old When His Parents Took Him to Jerusalem: "Now his parents went to Jerusalem
every year at the feast of the passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the
custom of the feast." (Luke, 2:41-42)

"God" Was the Son of Joseph: "Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, we have found him, of whom
Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph" (John, 1:45)

Brothers and Brothers-in-law of "God": "And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their
synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty
works? Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and
Simon, and Judas? And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence hath this man all these things? (Matthew,
13:54-56)

"God" was the fruit of the loins of David: "Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with
an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne."
(Acts, 2:30)

The Ancestors of "God": "The generations of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham." (Matthew,
1:1)

The Gender of "God": "And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was
called Jesus." (Luke, 2:21)

How Mary Conceived and Delivered "God". Mary conceived Jesus like any other woman: "The days were
accomplished that she should be delivered," (Luke, 2:6) which means that she went through all the normal
stages of pregnancy. Nor was her delivery any different from other expectant mothers: "And she being with
child cried, travelling in birth, and pained to be delivered." (Revelation, 12:2)

"God" Suckled The Paps of a Woman: "And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the
company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou
hast sucked." (Luke, 11:27)

The Country of Origin of "God": "Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king.
(Matthew, 2:1)

The Occupation of "God": "Jesus was a carpenter by trade." (Mark, 6:3), "and the son of a carpenter."
(Matthew, 13:55)

The Transport of "God": "Behold, thy king cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass." (Matthew, 21:5)

The Transport of "God": "And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon." (John, 12:14)

The Wining and Dining of "God": "The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, behold a man
gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners." (Matthew, 11:9; Luke, 7:34)

The Poverty of "God": "And Jesus saith unto him, the foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but
the Son of man hath not where to lay his head." (Matthew, 8:20)

The Meagre Possessions of "God": "Shoes of Jesus" (Luke, 3:16), "Garments and coat of Jesus" (John, 19:23)

"God" Was a Devout Jew: "And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed
into a solitary place, and there prayed." (Mark, 1:35)

"God" Was a Loyal Subject and taxpayer: Jesus was a good citizen, he was loyal to Caesar. He said: "Render therefore unto
Caesar

The Devil Tempted "God" For 40 Days: "And immediately the spirit driveth him into the wilderness. And he
was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan." (Mark, 1:12-13)

The Devil Tempted "God" Continuously: "And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from
him for a season." (Luke, 4:13)

Like the Sinners, "God" Was Tempted In All Things: "But (he) was in all points tempted like as we are, yet
without sin." (Hebrews, 4:15)

True God Cannot be Tempted With Evil: "God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man."
(James, 1:13)

Only The Ungodly Are Tempted With Evil: "But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own
lust, and enticed." (James, 1:14)
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The Confession and Repentance of "God": before the beginning of his public ministry: "Jesus was baptized by
John the Baptist" (Matthew, 3:13), "which signified the confession of sins" (Matthew, 3:6), "and repentance
from sins (Matthew, 3:11).

"God" Did Not Come to Save the Sinners: "And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve
asked of him the parable. And he said unto them, unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of
God: but unto them that without, all these things are done in parables: That seeing they may see, and not
perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their
sins should be forgiven them." (Mark, 4:10-12)

THE RACIST "GOD"

"God" Was a Tribal Jew: "The lion of the tribe of Juda." (Revelation, 5:5)

"God" Came For The Jews Only: "But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the
house of Israel." (Matthew, 15:24)

Racial Discrimination of "God": "These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the
way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: But go rather to the lost sheep of the
house of Israel." (Matthew, 10:5-6)

According to "God", The Gentiles Are Dogs: "It is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs."
(matthew, 15:26)

The Kingdom of "God": And he (Jesus) shall reign over THE HOUSE OF JACOB for ever; and of his
kingdom there shall be no end." (Luke, 1:33)

The Titles of "God": "The king of the Jews" (Matthew, 2:2), "The king of Israel" (John, 1:49; 12:13)

A "GOD" UNLIKE THE GOD

A Hungry "God":
"And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungered."
(Matthew 4:2), "Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered." (Matthew, 21:18), "and on the
morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry." (Mark, 11:12)

A Thirsty "God": "(He) saith, I thirst." (John, 19:28)

A Sleepy "God": "He was asleep." (Matthew, 8:24), "He fell asleep" (Luke, 8:23), "And he was in the hinder
part of the ship, asleep on a pillow." (Mark, 4:38)

A Tired "God": Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well." (John, 4:6)

A Groaning "God":
"He groaned in the spirit, and was troubled." (John, 11:33), "Jesus therefore again
groaning in himself cometh to the grave." (John, 11:38)

A Weeping "God": "Jesus wept " (John 11:35)

A Sorrowing "God": "And (he) began to be sorrowful and very heavy." (Matthew 26:37). "Then saith he unto
them, my soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death." (Matthew, 26:38)

A Hysterical "God": "And (he) began to be soreamazed and to be very heavy." (Mark, 14:33)

A Weak "God": "And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him." (Luke, 22:43)
THE WARRING "GOD"

The Strong-Arm Method of "God": "And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein,
and them that bought." (Luke, 19:45). "And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem,
and found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: and
when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen;
and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables." (John, 2:13-15)

The "God" of War: Jesus said: "Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but
a sword." (Matthew, 10:34)

The Sabre-Rattling "God": Jesus said: "And he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one."
(Luke, 22:36)

The "GOD" ON THE RUN

"God" Was Panic-Stricken:
"After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry,
because the Jews sought to kill him." (John, 7:1)

"God" Walked in Fear of the Jews: "Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to
death. Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews." (John, 11:53-54)

"God" Has Shown a Clean Pair of Heels: "Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their
hand." (John, 10:39)

"God" Fled in Disguise: "Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the
temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by." (John, 8:59)

THE CAPTURE OF "GOD"

A Friend Betrayed the Secret Hiding Place of "God":
"And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place:
for Jesus off-times resorted thither with his disciples. Judas then, having received a band of man and officers
from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons." (John, 18:2-3)
"God" Was Arrested, Bound and Led Away: "Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took
Jesus, and bound him, and led him away." (John, 18:12-13)

"God" Was Humiliated: "And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him. And when they had
blindfolded him, they struck him on the face." (Luke, 22:63-64). "Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted
him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands." (Matthew, 26:67)

"God" Was Defenseless: "One of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand", he said:
"Why smitest thou me?" (John, 18:22-23)

"God" Was Condemned to Death: "And they all condemned him to be guilty of death." (Mark, 14:64). "They
answered and said, he is guilty of death." (Matthew, 26:66)
The Dumb and Docile "God": "He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his
shearer, so opened he not his mouth." (Acts, 8:32)

THE END OF "GOD"

The Dying "God":
"And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost." (Mark, 15:37)
The "God" That Was Supposed Dead and Defunct: "Christ died." (Romans, 5:6). "He was dead". (John,
19:33)

The Corpse of "God":
"he (Joseph of Arimathaea) went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered." (Matthew, 27:58)

The Shroud of "God": "And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth." (Matthew,
27:59)

The Orbituary of The Late And Lamented "God": "Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified
God, saying, certainly this was a righteous man." (Luke, 23:47)

EPILOGUE

This post is for the sake of Muslim kids on this site who are in danger of being misled by clever threads

According to these self-appointed apostles of Christ, Jesus is God because: (i) "HE SHARED THE NATURE
OF GOD", and (ii) because "IN EVERY WAY HE IS LIKE GOD". But according to the quotations of the
Bible given above, we find that Jesus did neither SHARE THE NATURE OF GOD nor is he IN EVERY
WAY LIKE GOD. He is, therefore, definitely NOT God! The onus to prove that Jesus is God now rests with
these Christians. Either they must prove that Jesus is God, or they must admit that they are polytheists, (believers in
more than one God).

DESPITE ALL THEIR TRICKERY, THEY WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO PROVE THAT JESUS IS GOD!!

These preachers in Christ, will never succeed in convincing the Muslims that Jesus was anything
other than a natural man and a Prophet of God, sent unto the house of Israel to bear the good news of the
coming of the KINGDOM OF GOD!

Note: adapted with modifications from an epilogue by Brother Ahmed Deedat, renamed to Attributes of Trinitarian god as collected by Br.Ahmed Deedat from NT and made my own.
 
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since you insist on preachin in our refutation forum, here is your "god" as described in NT


Hi NoName. peace to you. As per the bible, God takes human form for a specific purpose to save mankind from the Judgement of penalty of Sin. ie: Hell and death. He came to atone for the sins of mankind.when Jesus christ was on earth, he was Son of God in flesh.This union is described as hypostatic union -the union of divine and matter.But he limited himself in his divine nature and lived like a human being depending upon God the father and the holy spirit and yet without sin. Therefore you will find the human traits in Jesus like eating,drinking,sleeping,praying,crying etc.At the same time you will find divine manifestations out of him. Finally he died and raised from the dead and ascended to heaven and will come back again to judge the living and dead.(Philippians 2:5-8)

One day we all are going to stand before his judgement seat.Those who had put their trust in his sacrificial act on the cross and resurrection and received him as lord and savior through repentance will find eternal life in heaven.But those who has rejected him will find himself under his Judgement to eternal hell.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son.This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil.(John 3:16-19)
 
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Isn't there a verse in the bible were Jesus is on the cross and he cries to God saying "Why have you forsaken me?" What is that all about? According to Christians, I thought he wanted to be on the cross??
 
Thankyou malaikah.nice try.But we are talking about why Jesus stands exceptional with the 'ALL factor' among all.when God divided the red sea there was a purpose and reason :to save Israel from the apporaching enemy, What was the purpose of virgin birth? It seems the purpose looks the same -To save people from the coming Judgement.

She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,because he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"—which means, "God with us." (Matthew1: 21-23)

The angels said: O Mary! Allah giveth thee glad tidings of a word from Him, whose name is the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, illustrious in the world and the Hereafter, and one of those brought near(Quran 3:45)

Thy Lord saith: It is easy for Me. And that We may make of him a revelation for mankind and a mercy from Us, and it is a thing ordained.(Quran 19:21)

And (Jesus) shall be a Sign (for the coming of) the Hour (of Judgment) (Quran 43:61)- Yusufali translation.

Peace

U forgot to make bold part of the verse where it says..one of those brought near.

So, not the only one, but one of those, one of those, one of (perhaps?) many? See, that doesn't make Jesus unique, peace upon him.
 
Isn't there a verse in the bible were Jesus is on the cross and he cries to God saying "Why have you forsaken me?" What is that all about? According to Christians, I thought he wanted to be on the cross??

Wanted to be on the Cross? Wanted had nothing to do with it. It was the Will of God. As for what Christ meant by the verse, it has to do with Christ taking the sins of the world onto Himself. God did abandon Christ during His time on the Cross, as God will not look upon sin. David said the same thing when God's presence left him. In order to accept Christ's suffering as atonement for the sins of the world, God the Father withdrew His presence from Christ during His time on the Cross...perhaps before, we certainly don't know enough to say for certain. Anyway, that is the theological explanation, you don't have to believe it.
 
Wanted to be on the Cross? Wanted had nothing to do with it. It was the Will of God. As for what Christ meant by the verse, it has to do with Christ taking the sins of the world onto Himself. God did abandon Christ during His time on the Cross, as God will not look upon sin. David said the same thing when God's presence left him. In order to accept Christ's suffering as atonement for the sins of the world, God the Father withdrew His presence from Christ during His time on the Cross...perhaps before, we certainly don't know enough to say for certain. Anyway, that is the theological explanation, you don't have to believe it.

Tell me, is it OK then to go around killing people with machine guns (like it became a trend in america)? Just if you believe in Jesus (that he died on the cross for the sins of humanity as Christians believe)?

No matter what you do, he will save you?

Say you have 2 children (I'm paraphrasing what one of our Shaikhs said), 1 completely innocent and another one a little beast, who does all the evil. And when you come home and see the damage that the evil one did, you decide to beat your innocent child instead? Hmmmm. Please be truthful in your answer.

PS Do you think that's justice?

It's like, say, your neighbour's wife commits adultery, and you know about this, so you beat your own wife who did nothing? How come?
 
Wanted to be on the Cross? Wanted had nothing to do with it. It was the Will of God. As for what Christ meant by the verse, it has to do with Christ taking the sins of the world onto Himself. God did abandon Christ during His time on the Cross, as God will not look upon sin. David said the same thing when God's presence left him. In order to accept Christ's suffering as atonement for the sins of the world, God the Father withdrew His presence from Christ during His time on the Cross...perhaps before, we certainly don't know enough to say for certain. Anyway, that is the theological explanation, you don't have to believe it.

So Jesus didn't want to be on the cross...so he had to obey his "father". But that draws the following conclusions:

1. Jesus had no idea what so ever that the cross "is coming" (his knowledge wasn't ultimate)
2. Jesus' will and "his father's" will are 2 different wills showing we are talking about 2 different entities
3. Jesus had to obey "his alleged father", which means Jesus is not equal to "his father", which further means Jesus is a subordinate of "his alleged father"

So, is Jesus God the Creator or a bit less (at least this!) than God or just a normal human, a messenger of God the Creator? It's your call.
 
U forgot to make bold part of the verse where it says..one of those brought near.

So, not the only one, but one of those, one of those, one of (perhaps?) many? See, that doesn't make Jesus unique, peace upon him.

I appreciate your eargerness to look at that particular word but you must check other translations that make it more clear.

Jesus, Son of Mary; high honored shall he be in this world and the next, near stationed to Allah. (Quran 3:45)

his name will be Christ Jesus, the son of Mary, held in honor in this world and the Hereafter and of those nearest to Allah"(Quran 3:45)

Anyways we are discussing about the virgin birth, ascension, sinless life,miracles, second coming which make him unique.

Peace
 
Tell me, is it OK then to go around killing people with machine guns (like it became a trend in america)? Just if you believe in Jesus (that he died on the cross for the sins of humanity as Christians believe)?

No matter what you do, he will save you?

Say you have 2 children (I'm paraphrasing what one of our Shaikhs said), 1 completely innocent and another one a little beast, who does all the evil. And when you come home and see the damage that the evil one did, you decide to beat your innocent child instead? Hmmmm. Please be truthful in your answer.

PS Do you think that's justice?

It's like, say, your neighbour's wife commits adultery, and you know about this, so you beat your own wife who did nothing? How come?
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complete letter at

http://www.islamicboard.com/comparative-religion/38652-love-quran-2.html#post681799
 
Isn't there a verse in the bible were Jesus is on the cross and he cries to God saying "Why have you forsaken me?" What is that all about? According to Christians, I thought he wanted to be on the cross??

Yes,he wanted to be on the cross that is the reason he came into this world. let me repeat what I said earlier,As per the bible, God the son takes human form for a specific purpose to save mankind from the Judgement of penalty of Sin. ie: Hell and death. He came to atone for the sins of mankind.when Jesus christ was on earth, he was Son of God in flesh.This union is described as hypostatic union -the union of divine and matter.But he limited himself in his divine nature and lived like a human being depending upon God the father and the holy spirit and yet without sin. Therefore you will find the human traits in Jesus like eating,drinking,sleeping,praying,crying on the cross "why have you forsaken me etc.At the same time you will find divine manifestations out of him. Finally he died and raised from the dead and ascended to heaven and will come back again to judge the living and dead.(Philippians 2:5-8).

In short,he was seperated for a while on the cross because he was taking our punishment,our sins, our place so that we can have eternal life in heaven.
 

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