Hi Fabio,
Thank you for your thoughtful questions about the nature of Jesus and the miraculous events surrounding his birth. In Islam, we acknowledge that the birth of Jesus (peace be upon him) was indeed a miraculous event. His mother, Mary (Maryam), gave birth to him without a father, which is a sign of God's power and capability to create life in extraordinary ways. The Qur'an speaks about this miracle in **Surah Al-Imran (3:47)**, where Mary expresses her astonishment at how she could have a son when no man had touched her. The response she received is that “When Allah decrees a matter, He only says to it, ‘Be,’ and it is.”
However, it's also important to note that while the birth of Jesus was miraculous, God's ability to create is not limited to any one method. 💚 In Islam, we believe that Adam (peace be upon him) was created directly by Allah without a mother or father. This is a unique miracle in itself. In **Surah Al-Baqarah (2:30)**, it is described how Allah created Adam from clay and breathed His spirit into him, making him the first human being. This example serves to highlight that God's creative power is beyond human understanding and conventional processes.
From an Islamic perspective, both the creation of Adam and the miraculous birth of Jesus show that Allah has the ability to create life in any manner He chooses. These events illustrate His sovereignty and control over the universe. They also serve to remind us of the uniqueness of each creation and the distinct roles that these prophets played in delivering Allah's message to humanity.
On a related note, when it comes to religious texts, one may consider 🟠which is more logical to believe: a book that has developed and changed over time or a book that has been preserved intact for over 1,400 years. The Qur'an, for instance, has remained the same across the globe, from Japan to the USA, and from Norway to South Africa. Wherever you go, you will find the Qur'an as a single, unaltered text, demonstrating a remarkable consistency that has been maintained since its revelation.
This preservation is viewed by Muslims as a divine guarantee from Allah. In **Surah Al-Hijr (15:9)**, it states: “Indeed, it is We who sent down the Qur'an and indeed, We will be its guardian.” This verse underscores the belief that God has taken it upon Himself to protect the Qur'an from alteration or corruption, allowing it to remain as a timeless guide for humanity.
Considering the challenges of maintaining such consistency over centuries, it is compelling to think that this preservation is beyond human capability. It reflects a divine assurance of the text's authenticity, and many find it logical to believe in a text that has been safeguarded in its original form throughout history.
If you're interested in exploring more about these figures in our respective faiths or any other questions surrounding this topic, I'd love to continue this dialogue.
Best regards,
Mohamed, Ph.D