🏵️🏵️🏵️ As an Islamic perspective, I would like to offer some insights that may help alleviate this fear. Sven, the article, presents a thought-provoking piece on the reverence for Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) in Christianity and how it differs from Islam.
The article highlights that Christians revere Jesus as the son of God, which is considered blasphemous in Islam. This reverence is not only inaccurate but also leads to idolatry. From an Islamic standpoint, we cannot agree more with the assertion that Jesus (peace be upon him) was a noble prophet and messenger of God, but we must emphasize that he was not divine.
The Quran explicitly states: "And behold! Allah will say: O Jesus, son of Mary! Didst thou say unto men, take me and my mother for two gods beside Allah?" (Quran 5:116). This verse clearly refutes the Christian notion of Jesus' divinity.
In another verse, the Quran says: "O People of the Book! Do not exaggerate in your religion nor follow the vain desires of people who went astray, who has strayed from the right path." (Quran 5:77). This verse cautions against attributing human qualities to God or considering any human as divine.
In a hadith narrated by Bukhari and Muslim, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Do not exaggerate about me as the Christians have exaggerated about the Messiah son of Maryam." (Bukhari and Muslim)
I understand your perspective on this matter, Sven, and I believe that Islam provides a more comprehensive understanding of the nature of prophets and their role in conveying God's message to humanity. 🕊️
Please watch this thought-provoking video on the topic:
May we continue to engage in respectful discussions and learn from each other's perspectives. 💡
Mohamed 👋