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Prophets

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Questions (9)

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Theology & Belief

All religions basically teach their followers to do good deeds. Why should a person only follow Islam?

While many religions share common moral teachings, the critical difference lies in theology and the concept of God. All major religions, in their original form, taught the worship of One God (monotheism). Over time, human interpolations introduced polytheism, idolatry, and the deification of prophets and saints. Islam offers the purest, unaltered monotheism and a preserved scripture — the Qur'an remains unchanged since its revelation, unlike other religious texts which have undergone modifications.

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Comparative Religion

In what ways was Prophet Muhammad ﷺ similar to Moses, as Deuteronomy 18 prophesied?

Deuteronomy 18:18 prophesies a prophet 'like Moses from among their brethren.' When tested against six key biographical criteria, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ matches all six — natural birth, marriage with children, natural death, bringing a new law, worldly leadership, and acceptance by his own people. Jesus (peace be upon him) matches none of the six criteria, making Muhammad ﷺ the unique and precise fulfillment of this prophecy.

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Comparative Religion

Is Isaiah 29:12 a prophecy about Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?

Islamic scholars identify Isaiah 29:12 as a precise description of the first revelation received by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The verse reads: 'And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned.' This is a verbatim match to the moment Angel Jibreel commanded 'Iqra!' (Read!) and the Prophet ﷺ responded 'Ma ana bi-qari'' (I am not learned) — the exact exchange recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari.

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Prophets

Is Jesus God, the Son of God, or a Prophet?

According to both the Bible and the Qur'an, Jesus was a mighty Prophet and Messenger of God — not God Himself nor literally God's son. The Bible records that Jesus prayed to God, called God 'greater than me,' and declared the greatest commandment to be 'The Lord our God, the Lord is one.' The Qur'an honors Jesus as the Messiah, born miraculously, but worships God alone.

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Prophets

What does Islam say about Jesus (Isa)?

Islam reveres Jesus (Isa ibn Maryam) as one of the greatest prophets and the Messiah. Muslims believe in his virgin birth, his miracles, and his return before the Day of Judgment, but do not accept his divinity or crucifixion as understood in Christianity.

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Theology & Belief

What is the concept of God in Islam?

Islam teaches pure, uncompromising monotheism (Tawhid). God (Allah) is One, Unique, All-Powerful, Most High, and Perfect. He has no partners, equals, rivals, sons, daughters, or family. He does not do ungodly acts, does not have human limitations, and nothing in creation resembles Him. This clear, uncomplicated concept of God is considered the foundation of the entire faith.

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Prophets

What was the original message that Jesus preached?

Jesus preached the same message as every Prophet before him: worship the One True God alone. When asked about the greatest commandment, Jesus replied: 'The Lord our God, the Lord is one' (Mark 12:29) — a direct quote from the Old Testament. He never claimed divinity or asked people to worship him. Islam teaches that Jesus confirmed the message of Moses and the earlier Prophets.

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Prophets

Who is Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and what was his character like?

Muhammad ﷺ is the final Prophet sent by God to all of humanity. His character was described by his wife Aisha as 'a reflection of the Qur'an.' He was known for extraordinary mercy, forgiveness, humility, equality, and gentleness — even celebrated by non-Muslim scholars like Mahatma Gandhi and George Bernard Shaw as one of history's greatest figures.

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Theology & Belief

Why should someone consider Islam?

Islam offers a direct, personal relationship with the Creator without any intermediaries; a clear, evidence-based faith supported by the preserved Qur'an; a practical and balanced way of life covering spiritual, social, and personal well-being; and a universal, timeless message — the same core monotheistic message brought by all Prophets throughout history.

Articles (2)

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Biblical Prophecies on the Advent of Muhammad ﷺ, the Prophet of Islam

Evidence from the Bible pointing to the coming of the final Prophet

Islamic Research Foundation

The Biblical prophecies on the advent of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ are evidence of the truth of Islam for people who believe in the Bible. This article examines prophecies from Deuteronomy, Isaiah, John, and Genesis that point to a prophet like Moses — from among the Ishmaelites — into whose mouth God would put His words.

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Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the Bible, Torah, and World Scriptures: The Complete Evidence

How the Torah, Gospels, Hindu Vedas, and Buddhist scriptures all prophesied the final Messenger of God

TheOpenQuran Research

Is Muhammad ﷺ mentioned in the Bible, Torah, and world scriptures? Yes — and this is the complete evidence. From Deuteronomy 18:18 and Isaiah 42 to Song of Solomon's 'Muhammadim' in Hebrew, the Gospel of John's Comforter, the Hindu Bhavishya Purana naming him explicitly, the Vedas' Narasansha, and the Buddhist six-criteria prophecy — every major tradition points to one man.

Qur'an Verses (4)

Qur'an
Surah Aal-Imran (3:45)

إِذْ قَالَتِ الْمَلَائِكَةُ يَا مَرْيَمُ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُبَشِّرُكِ بِكَلِمَةٍ مِّنْهُ اسْمُهُ الْمَسِيحُ عِيسَى ابْنُ مَرْيَمَ وَجِيهًا فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ وَمِنَ الْمُقَرَّبِينَ

Idh qalat il-mala'ikatu ya Maryamu innallaha yubashshiruki bikalimatin minhu ismuhu al-Masihu 'Isa ibnu Maryama wajihan fid-dunya wal-akhirati wa min al-muqarrabin

[And mention] when the angels said, 'O Mary, indeed Allah gives you good tidings of a word from Him, whose name will be the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary — distinguished in this world and the Hereafter and among those brought near [to Allah].'

This verse announces the birth of Jesus to Mary through angelic proclamation. Notable is the title 'a word from Him' (kalimatin minhu), which refers to God's creative command 'Be!' (kun), not to a co-eternal divine attribute. The title 'al-Masih' (the Messiah) is used in the Qur'an eleven times for Jesus.
Qur'an
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:136)

قُولُوٓا۟ ءَامَنَّا بِٱللَّهِ وَمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْنَا وَمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَىٰٓ إِبْرَٰهِـۧمَ وَإِسْمَـٰعِيلَ وَإِسْحَـٰقَ وَيَعْقُوبَ وَٱلْأَسْبَاطِ وَمَآ أُوتِىَ مُوسَىٰ وَعِيسَىٰ وَمَآ أُوتِىَ ٱلنَّبِيُّونَ مِن رَّبِّهِمْ لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍ مِّنْهُمْ وَنَحْنُ لَهُۥ مُسْلِمُونَ

Qulu amanna billahi wa ma unzila ilayna wa ma unzila ila Ibrahima wa Isma'ila wa Ishaqa wa Ya'quba wal-Asbati wa ma utiya Musa wa 'Isa wa ma utiya an-Nabiyyuna min Rabbihim la nufarriqu bayna ahadin minhum wa nahnu lahu Muslimun

Say, 'We have believed in Allah and what has been revealed to us and what has been revealed to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the Descendants, and what was given to Moses and Jesus and what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and we are Muslims in submission to Him.'

This verse articulates one of Islam's most distinctive theological positions: belief in all prophets without exception. Muslims are required to affirm the divine missions of Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and all prophets — making no distinction in their status as God's messengers. The phrase 'we make no distinction between any of them' means that rejecting any prophet is tantamount to rejecting the divine message itself. This comprehensive acceptance of previous revelation is unique among the Abrahamic faiths.
Qur'an
Surah Al-Ankabut (29:46)

وَلَا تُجَـٰدِلُوٓا۟ أَهْلَ ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ إِلَّا بِٱلَّتِى هِىَ أَحْسَنُ إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا۟ مِنْهُمْ ۖ وَقُولُوٓا۟ ءَامَنَّا بِٱلَّذِىٓ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْنَا وَأُنزِلَ إِلَيْكُمْ وَإِلَـٰهُنَا وَإِلَـٰهُكُمْ وَٰحِدٌ وَنَحْنُ لَهُۥ مُسْلِمُونَ

Wa la tujadilu ahla al-Kitabi illa billati hiya ahsan, illal-ladhina zalamu minhum. Wa qulu amanna billadhi unzila ilayna wa unzila ilaykum wa ilahuna wa ilahukum wahid wa nahnu lahu Muslimun

And do not argue with the People of the Scripture except in a way that is best, except for those who commit injustice among them, and say, 'We believe in that which has been revealed to us and revealed to you. And our God and your God is one; and we are Muslims in submission to Him.'

This verse establishes the etiquette of interfaith dialogue in Islam. The phrase 'except in a way that is best' (illa billati hiya ahsan) mandates that engagement with Jews and Christians must be conducted with respect and intellectual courtesy — not hostility or ridicule. The theological foundation for this civility is remarkable: 'Our God and your God is one.' This shared monotheistic identity is presented as common ground from which meaningful dialogue can occur.
Qur'an
Surah At-Tahrim (66:12)

وَمَرْيَمَ ٱبْنَتَ عِمْرَٰنَ ٱلَّتِىٓ أَحْصَنَتْ فَرْجَهَا فَنَفَخْنَا فِيهِ مِن رُّوحِنَا وَصَدَّقَتْ بِكَلِمَـٰتِ رَبِّهَا وَكُتُبِهِۦ وَكَانَتْ مِنَ ٱلْقَـٰنِتِينَ

Wa Maryama ibnat 'Imran allati ahsanat farjaha fa nafakhna fihi min ruhina wa saddaqat bikalimati Rabbiha wa kutubihi wa kanat min al-qanitin

And Mary, the daughter of Imran, who guarded her chastity, so We blew into her garment through Our angel, and she believed in the words of her Lord and His scriptures and was of the devoutly obedient.

This is the final verse of Surah At-Tahrim and presents Mary (Maryam) as the ultimate exemplar of faith — not just for women but for all believers. The masculine form 'al-qanitin' (the devoutly obedient) rather than the feminine 'al-qanitat' is deliberately used to indicate that her status transcends gender. The Qur'an names no other woman by name except Mary, and she is the only woman given an entire surah (Surah 19: Maryam). This verse is significant in interfaith dialogue as it shows that Islam and Christianity share deep reverence for Mary, though they differ on the nature of Jesus.

Hadith (6)

Hadith
Sahih al-Bukhari 4981
Sahih

مَا مِنَ الأَنْبِيَاءِ نَبِيٌّ إِلاَّ أُعْطِيَ مَا مِثْلُهُ آمَنَ عَلَيْهِ الْبَشَرُ، وَإِنَّمَا كَانَ الَّذِي أُوتِيتُهُ وَحْيًا أَوْحَاهُ اللَّهُ إِلَيَّ، فَأَرْجُو أَنِّي أَكْثَرُهُمْ تَابِعًا يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ

Ma min al-anbiya'i nabiyyun illa u'tiya ma mithluhu amana 'alayhi al-bashar, wa innama kana alladhi utituhu wahyan awhahu Allahu ilayya, fa arju anni aktharuhum tabi'an yawm al-qiyamah

The Prophet said: 'There was no prophet among the prophets but was given miracles because of which people had security or had belief, but what I was given was the Divine Revelation which Allah revealed to me. So I hope that my followers will be more than those of any other prophet on the Day of Resurrection.'

Narrated by Abu Hurairah

This hadith distinguishes the Qur'an as the Prophet Muhammad's enduring miracle. While previous prophets received temporal miracles (parting of the sea, healing the blind), the Prophet Muhammad's primary miracle is the Qur'an itself — a literary and spiritual miracle that continues to exist and can be verified by anyone across time.
Hadith
Sahih Muslim 155
Sahih

وَالَّذِي نَفْسِي بِيَدِهِ لَيُوشِكَنَّ أَنْ يَنْزِلَ فِيكُمُ ابْنُ مَرْيَمَ حَكَمًا عَدْلاً

Walladhi nafsi biyadihi la yushikanna an yanzila fikum ibnu Maryama hakaman 'adlan

The Prophet said: 'By the One in Whose hand is my soul, the son of Mary will descend among you as a just judge. He will break the cross, kill the swine, and abolish the jizyah.'

Narrated by Abu Hurairah

This hadith describes the Islamic eschatological belief in the return of Jesus (Isa ibn Maryam) before the Day of Judgment. The breaking of the cross symbolizes the clarification of Jesus's true nature — he will deny having claimed divinity. His role as 'a just judge' emphasizes that he will rule by divine law.
Hadith
Sahih al-Bukhari 3442
Sahih

أَنَا أَوْلَى النَّاسِ بِابْنِ مَرْيَمَ، وَالأَنْبِيَاءُ أَوْلاَدُ عَلاَّتٍ، لَيْسَ بَيْنِي وَبَيْنَهُ نَبِيٌّ

Ana awla an-nasi bi ibni Maryam, wal-anbiya'u awladu 'allat, laysa bayni wa baynahu nabiyy

The Prophet said: 'I am the nearest of all the people to the son of Mary, and all the prophets are paternal brothers, and there has been no prophet between me and him (i.e. Jesus).'

Narrated by Abu Hurairah

This hadith establishes the special bond between Prophet Muhammad and Jesus (Isa ibn Maryam). The phrase 'paternal brothers' (awladu 'allat) means they share the same father (i.e. the same divine message) but have different mothers (i.e. different laws and communities). The fact that no prophet was sent between them highlights their unique closeness in the prophetic chain. Also narrated in Sahih Muslim (2365).
Hadith
Sahih al-Bukhari 3286
Sahih

كُلُّ بَنِي آدَمَ يَطْعُنُ الشَّيْطَانُ فِي جَنْبَيْهِ بِإِصْبَعِهِ حِينَ يُولَدُ، غَيْرَ عِيسَى بْنِ مَرْيَمَ، ذَهَبَ يَطْعُنُ فَطَعَنَ فِي الْحِجَابِ

Kullu bani Adama yat'unu ash-Shaytanu fi janbayhi bi isba'ihi hina yulad, ghayra 'Isa ibn Maryam, dhahaba yat'unu fa ta'ana fil-hijab

The Prophet said: 'When any human being is born, Satan touches him at both sides of the body with his two fingers, except Jesus, the son of Mary, whom Satan tried to touch but failed, for he touched the placenta-cover instead.'

Narrated by Abu Hurairah

This hadith affirms the unique spiritual purity of Jesus and his mother Mary. In a parallel narration in Sahih Muslim (2366), the Prophet adds 'and his mother' to the exception, and Abu Hurairah cites Quran 3:36 where Mary's mother prayed: 'I seek Your protection for her and her offspring against Satan the accursed.' This divine protection is one of the miracles that distinguishes Jesus in Islamic tradition.
Hadith
Sahih al-Bukhari 3444
Sahih

رَأَى عِيسَى ابْنُ مَرْيَمَ رَجُلاً يَسْرِقُ فَقَالَ لَهُ أَسَرَقْتَ قَالَ كَلاَّ وَاللَّهِ الَّذِي لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ‏.‏ فَقَالَ عِيسَى آمَنْتُ بِاللَّهِ وَكَذَّبْتُ عَيْنِي

Ra'a 'Isa ibnu Maryama rajulan yasriqu fa qala lahu: a saraqta? Qala: Kalla, wallahi alladhi la ilaha illa Huwa. Fa qala 'Isa: Amantu billahi wa kadhdhab-tu 'ayni

The Prophet said: 'Jesus, seeing a man stealing, asked him: Did you steal? He said: No, by Allah, besides Whom there is none who has the right to be worshipped. Jesus said: I believe in Allah and suspect my eyes.'

Narrated by Abu Hurairah

This hadith reveals Jesus's profound respect for the sanctity of an oath taken in Allah's name. Even though he witnessed the act with his own eyes, Jesus chose to accept the man's sworn oath over his own eyesight — demonstrating extraordinary trust in the divine name and a generous interpretation of human behavior. It illustrates the character of Jesus as depicted in Islamic tradition: gentle, trusting, and deeply reverent of Allah.
Hadith
Sahih al-Bukhari 3446
Sahih

إِذَا أَدَّبَ الرَّجُلُ أَمَتَهُ فَأَحْسَنَ تَأْدِيبَهَا وَعَلَّمَهَا فَأَحْسَنَ تَعْلِيمَهَا ثُمَّ أَعْتَقَهَا فَتَزَوَّجَهَا فَلَهُ أَجْرَانِ

Idha addaba ar-rajulu amatahu fa ahsana ta'dibaha wa 'allamaha fa ahsana ta'limaha thumma a'taqaha fa tazawwajaha falahu ajran

The Prophet said: 'If a person teaches his slave girl good manners properly, educates her properly, and then manumits and marries her, he will get a double reward. And if a man believes in Jesus and then believes in me, he will get a double reward. And if a slave fears his Lord (i.e. Allah) and obeys his masters, he too will get a double reward.'

Narrated by Abu Musa al-Ash'ari

This hadith promises a double reward to those who first believed in Jesus and then accepted the message of Prophet Muhammad. It validates Jesus's original mission and honors those who followed him — while recognizing that Muhammad's message is a continuation of the same divine guidance. This hadith is significant for interfaith understanding, as it affirms that following Jesus as a messenger of God is recognized and rewarded in Islam.