Jesus In Islamic thought
Mary and Jesus in old Persian Shi'a miniature.Jesus is described by various means in the Qur'an. The most common reference to Jesus occurs in the form of "Ibn Maryam" (son of Mary), sometimes preceded with another title. Jesus is also recognised as a prophet (nabi) and messenger (rasul) of God. The terms wadjih ("worthy of esteem in this world and the next"), mubarak ("blessed", or "a source of benefit for others"), `abd-Allah (servant of God) are all used in the Qur'an in reference to Jesus.
Another title frequently mentioned is al-Masih which translates to "the Messiah". This does not correspond to the Christian concept of Messiah, as Islam regards all prophets, including Jesus, to be mortal and without any share in divinity.
Muslim exegetes explain the use of the word masiah in the Qur'an as referring to Jesus' status as the one anointed by means of blessings and honors; or as the one who helped cure the sick, by anointing the eyes of the blind, for example. Qur'anic verses also employ the term "kalimat Allah" (meaning the "word of God") as a descriptor of Jesus, which is interpreted as a reference to the creating word of God, uttered at the moment of Jesus' conception; or as recognition of Jesus' status as a messenger of God, speaking on God's behalf.
Other Links:
Jesus (A.S.) Rediscovered (part 1)
Jesus (A.S.) Rediscovered (part 2)
Jesus in Islam-part 1
Birth of Jesus (A.S)
Birth of the Soul of God
