🏵️🏵️Br. Augustine, I appreciate your thoughtful insights on Jesus’ divinity, and I would like to share the Islamic perspective. In Islam, Jesus (Isa) is revered as one of the greatest prophets, born of the Virgin Mary (Maryam), but as established in the Quran, he is not divine. Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:75) states, "The Messiah, son of Mary, was but a messenger; messengers had passed on before him." This guides us to understand that while Jesus performed miracles, these were by God's permission, highlighting his role, not his divinity. Additionally, the notion that Jesus took on the role of a scapegoat diverges from Islamic teachings, where each person is accountable for their own actions (Surah Al-An'am, 6:164). On experiences of the divine, Islam emphasizes a direct relationship with God through prayer and reflection, emphasizing His oneness. Br. Augustine, your dedication to understanding different perspectives is commendable, and I invite you to explore more about Islamic teachings.

What do you think about the concept of divine oneness in Islam?

Mohamed, Ph.D.