Messiah's ascension

The position of Isa (AS) is unique among the three monotheistic religions. Whereas Jews reject him completely, Muslims believe him as a Messenger of Allah (ST) and the Christians believe in him as the 'Son of God'. Whereas Jews consider his birth illegitimate , Christians and Muslims believe that he was born to the Virgin Marry [Maryam (AS)]. Whereas the Jews of his time believed that they killed Isa (AS) , Christians believe that he died on the cross, later resurrected, was raised to the heaven, and will return and rule the world. Muslims believe that he was neither killed, nor crucified. A majority of Muslims believe that he did not die a natural death, but still lives in the body in the heaven and will return to rule the world. A minority holds the view that he a suffered a natural death, but not on the cross. The author has explained his conception in his paper (in Academia.edu) titled " The Conception of Jesus (Isa AS) – An Explanation based on the Quran and Science ". The objective of this paper was to discern if Isa (AS) suffered a natural death or was raised to heaven in body and will return. The author's analysis of the Quranic verses using a holistic approach (also called a scientific approach) to the Quranic verses regarding the event suggests the following: (1). The verses cited most often to support the return of Isa (AS) cannot be justified for his return. (2). The Quranic term used for the ascension of Isa (AS) within the scope of its Quranic usage, is limited to ascension of the soul, not the body. It is no different from the term used for the extraction of soul from the body of a normal human being implying a natural death. The only difference being that his soul is closer to Allah (ST) than the souls of others. (3). A comparison of the departure of Isa (AS) with the statements used for the demi se of the Prophet (SAW) in the Quran and the statement Isa (AS) will make on the Day of Judgement also suggests that he has already passed away.

JESUS - ISA IS DEAD AND WILL NEVER COME BACK - THERE IS NO SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST, 2024

The document argues that the concept of Jesus' second coming lacks foundation in the Quran. It asserts that Jesus (Isa a.s.) is dead and will not return, challenging both Christian and Muslim Adventist beliefs. The author provides Quranic verses to support claims of Jesus' mortality and the finality of Muhammad's prophethood. It critiques the reliance on myths and traditions that deviate from the Quranic teachings. The text emphasizes the importance of understanding the Quran as the ultimate guide for Muslims.

Epistemé: Jurnal Pengembangan Ilmu Keislaman

The perspective on Isa al-Masih or Jesus has been one point of separation and a source of endless tension between Islam and Christianity. While Western tradition believes that Isa al-Masih is the son of God, Islam ensures that Isa is the son of a human being, a servant of God or a prophet and a messenger of God. This paper is not intended to resolve this debate, but through a thematic study by examining verses that reveal about Isa al-Masih in any verses in the Qur'an, wants to show that despite theological differences in the views of Isa al-Masih between Islam and Christianity cannot be avoided, however the meeting points between Islam and Christianity is very strong and that is in the Qur'an called Kalimatun sawa' which makes both emphasize peace rather than conflict. Isa al-Masih is seen by Christians and Muslims as a respected figure and has a prophetic mision of freeing the weak and oppressed people. Therefore, in Islamic tradition, Isa al-Masih is considered as the apostle of ulul azmi or the liberator Prophet.

Through a detailed look at the references to the person of 'Isa in the Qur'an and Jesus in the Bible we see what are essentially two almost uniquely different people. These differences impact what we know of their roles and their purposes. Ultimately, 'Isa points to Muhammed, as John the Baptist points to Jesus, with 'Isa bringing correction to a supposedly corrupted gospel. These differences lead to different soteriological and eschatological roles for these two "Jesus" characters. Nevertheless, given the high regard given in Islam towards 'Isa, this regard can create a bridge for dialogue with a Muslim about the person of Jesus, not by attempting to eliminate their differences, as some Christian mission movements are doing, but rather through revealing the significant implications of these differences through looking at Jesus in the Bible. Despite this, the major theological differences of Jesus being God and the Trinity pose significant missiological challenges even when dealt with gracefully.

Episteme: Jurnal Pengembangan Ilmu Keislaman, 2019

The perspective on Isa al-Masih or Jesus has been one point of separation and a source of endless tension between Islam and Christianity. While Western tradition believes that Isa al-Masih is the son of God, Islam ensures that Isa is the son of a human being, a servant of God or a prophet and a messenger of God. This paper is not intended to resolve this debate, but through a thematic study by examining verses that reveal about Isa al-Masih in any verses in the Qur'an, wants to show that despite theological differences in the views of Isa al-Masih between Islam and Christianity cannot be avoided, however the meeting points between Islam and Christianity is very strong and that is in the Qur'an called Kalimatun sawa' which makes both emphasize peace rather than conflict. Isa al-Masih is seen by Christians and Muslims as a respected figure and has a prophetic mision of freeing the weak and oppressed people. Therefore, in Islamic tradition, Isa al-Masih is considered as the apostle of ulul azmi or the liberator Prophet.

HUMANUS DISCOURSE, 2024

This paper exegeted Qur’an chapter 5:110 (Surah 5:110), and a few others, as well as some passages of the Bible, in order to ascertain the true and correct personality of Al Masih Isa, otherwise known as Jesus Christ in the Bible. This became necessary because of the incongruent positions that have been attributed to Al Masih Isa by both the Muslim and Christian scholars which has resulted in a long debate among them due to hermeneutical differences. The exegetical approach adopted was to consider the textual evidences of textsthat relate to Isa in the Qur’an, and also considered similar texts that relate to Jesus in the Bible. The works of other scholars and their commentaries in respect of the person of Isa were also considered. This paper finally concluded that Isa is Allah in human form, and that is why only the two -Allah and Isa- were the only Creators both in the Qur’an and the Bible, without anyone else. This paper would make it possible for the Muslims as well as the people of other faiths to give Isa His rightful place in the realm of religion and spiritual discourses.

Dr. Zia ul Haq, 2022

The purpose of this research is to conduct a comparative analysis of the Messiah in Semitic religious discourse, focusing on Muslims' specially the Sunni school of thought. The notion of Mahdism is generally recognized in all three major sematic faiths. Muslims scholars, particularly Shiites, believe in Mahdi and see him as the cornerstone of their faith, to the point where Shiites theology is difficult to fathom without it. We argued in this article that the Shiites' concept of Mahdism is derived from both Jewish theological literature, which is based on the concept of a savior who will arrive at the end of time, and Christian theology, which considers Jesus as a Redeemer who came for the salvation of Humanity after grave sin. Sunnis, who constitute the majority of Muslims, hold a different view of Messiah. The objective of this study was to establish the actual Sunni Muslim position on the issue of Mahdism and salvation, as obtained from authentic sources of Islam.

Ancient Jew Review, 2021

The Ascension of Isaiah is 'having a moment'-increasingly receiving the attention it deserves, from those working across the spectrum of disciplinary interests and approaches to ancient texts. As an early Christian apocalyptic text with various distinctive features-a seven-storied cosmology, a quirky angelomorphic christology, and a hierarchical trinitarianism-the Ascension of Isaiah is now recognised as an important, if under-researched, source for understanding early Christian thought. Its adaptation of a Jewish monotheistic framework to encompass the worship of Jesus 'the Lord Christ' as 'the Lord God' (9:5) constitutes important evidence for our understanding of the origins and development of Christ-devotion and 'christological monotheism'. Jesus is presented as the pre-existent, only-begotten Son of the Heavenly Father, who is divinely commissioned to descend from the right hand of God through the seven heavens, in the guise of a holy angel, and then to descend further to the earth in the form of a man, and finally to descend into Sheol in the form of an angel of lawlessness (10:7-15). These metamorphoses function to conceal 'the Beloved One's true heavenly identity and thereby facilitate his defeat of Satan, Sammael, Beliar and all their angels who oppressively rule the world and the realm below. They will slay him on the cross, 'not knowing who He is', thinking that he is flesh and a man, only for him to slay them in a surprise attack, and ascend to his heavenly throne in undisguised glory, along with the liberated spirits of the faithful departed (9:12-16). The plot is akin to a cosmic spy drama: the heavenly agent descends undercover on His Majesty's secret service with a strategic mission to assassinate the enemy and liberate the world. In Sheol, they can't kill him, because he's already dead. The narrative framework of this 'polymorphic'[1] christology may be represented graphically as follows:

This paper aims to introduce the reader to th message of islam in general and to the beliefs regarding the Messiah, Jesus ﷺ specifically. In order to do this, we will look at the Islamic concept of who Jesus ﷺ was, who he is and who he will be. Along with this, we will look at the message he taught to his people and the context in which he taught it. After this, God willing, we will examine the message of Islam in light of Jesus’ teachings before ending with the clear guidance of the Qur’an and the Prophetic teachings in this regard.

Journal of the Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi Society, 2015