Names and titles of Jesus in the Quran
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There are a variety of titles are used to refer to the penultimate prophet of Islam, Isa ibn Maryam (
peace be upon him. Isa is mentioned by name or title 78 times in the Quran.[1]
Names
Isa ibn Maryam
The name Isa is derived from
Arabic: عيسى, romanized: ʿīsā, meaning the "salvation of God". Isa is also referred to as Isa ibn Maryam, meaning Isa, son of Maryam.[2] In the Quran, Isa is referred to by name 23 times.[note 1]
Masih
Isa is the
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Titles
Spirit from God
In Quran 4:171, Isa is called Rūḥ minhu (
Rūḥ al-qudus ("the holy spirit" or "spirit of holiness").[7]
PURE (WONDERFUL JESUS)
According the Quran and Hadith, Isa and his mother Maryam were the only two people whom
better source needed] He is referred to as pure boy nine times in the Quran.[note 3]
Word of God
Isa is called Kalima (Word) or Kalimat Allah (Word of God) six times in the Quran. The concept of Logos also appears in the Targums (Aramaic translations of the Hebrew Bible dating to the first centuries AD), where the term Memra (Aramaic for "The Word") is often used instead of 'The Lord', especially when referring to a manifestation of God that could be construed as anthropomorphic.better source needed][note 4]
Sign
In Islam,
Wajih
In
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Notes
- ^ Isa Ibn Maryam: Quran 2:87, 2:253, 3:45, 4:157, 4:171, 5:17, 5:46, 5:72-78, 5:110-116, 9:31, 19:34, 23:50, 33:7, 43:57, 57:27, 61:6, 61:14
- ^ Messiah or Al Masih: Quran 3:45, 4:171-172, 5:17, 5:72-75, 9:30-31
- ^ Pure boy: Quran 9:19-21, 9:29, 9:35,9:88-92
- ^ Kalima or Kalimat Allah: Quran 3:39, 3:45, 3:48, 4:171, 5:46, 5:110
- ^ Sign: Quran 19:21, 21:91, 23:50, 43:61
References
- ^ Parrinder 1965, p. 16.
- ^ "Compare Surah 2. Al-Baqara, Ayah 87 Online from Holy Quran | Islamic References & Recitation | Compare.Alim". www.alim.org. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
- ^ a b "Why do Muslims call Jesus "Masih"? What does it mean? What is the role of Christ in the religion of Islam? » Questions on Islam". Questions on Islam. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ Studies (2019-03-11). "The Meaning of Al-Masih". Dreams of Isa Al-Masih. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ Quran 4:171 -Pickthall
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- ^ Quran 2:87 -Pickthall; Quran 2:253 -Pickthall; Quran 5:110 -Pickthall.
- ^ a b "Life of Maryam (as): 5 Lessons on Trusting Allah | Muslim Hands UK". muslimhands.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ Quran 19:19
- ^ "Prophet Isa | Quran Online Reading with Meaning & Audio". SalatTimes.com. 2018-02-21. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ "Jesus as Kalimat Allah, The Word of God". youtube.com. 2018-05-21. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ Quran 3:45
- ^ "Surah Ali 'Imran - 45". quran.com. Retrieved 2021-06-24.