What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus?

mathematics), were transmitted to medieval Europe from the Muslim
world. Sophisticated instruments which were to make possible
the European voyages of discovery, such as the astrolabe, the
quadrant, and good navigational maps, were also developed by
Muslims.
What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus?
Muslims respect and revere Jesus (peace be upon him). They
consider him one of the greatest of God’s messengers to mankind.
The Qur’an confirms his virgin birth, and a chapter of the Qur’an
is entitled ‘Maryam’ (Mary). The Qur’an describes the birth of
Jesus as follows:

(Remember) when the angels said: “O
Mary, God gives you good news of a word
from Him (God), whose name is the Messiah
Jesus, son of Mary, revered in this world and
the Hereafter, and one of those brought near
(to God). He will speak to the people from his
cradle and as a man, and he is of the righteous.”
She said: “My Lord, how can I have a
child when no mortal has touched me?” He
said: “So (it will be). God creates what He
wills. IfHe decrees a thing, He says to it only,
‘Be!’ and it is.”  (Qur’an, 3:45-47)
Jesus was born miraculously by the command of God which
had brought Adam into being without a father. God has said:

The case of Jesus with God is like the case
of Adam. He created him from dust, and then
He said to him, “Be!” and he came into being.
 (Qur’an, 3:59)
During his prophetic mission, Jesus performedmany miracles.
God tells us that Jesus said:
What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus?
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