Jesus and Other Messengers of God – One Message, Many Voices
The Quran presents a worldview where divine guidance did not come just once — it came throughout human history, across lands and tribes, through messengers who all carried the same essential truth:
There is only one God, the Creator of everything, and He alone deserves worship.
This continuity of revelation builds a picture of a single, connected message — not competing religions, but different chapters of the same divine book.
One Message, Many Messengers
The Quran explains that God has sent messengers to every community in human history, each speaking the language and culture of their people so the truth could be clearly understood.
“We certainly sent a messenger to every nation, saying, ‘Worship God and avoid false gods.’” (16:36)
The purpose of revelation has never changed: to remind people of the truth they already sense within — that we were created with purpose, and that goodness, justice, and gratitude are the way to fulfill it.
The Quran also calls on followers of previous faiths to recognize this shared foundation:
“Say, O People of the Book, come to a common word between us and you: that we worship none but God, that we associate nothing with Him, and that none of us takes others as lords besides God.” (3:64)
This verse invites dialogue, not conflict — a return to unity beyond dogma or division.
Jesus in the Quran
Among the messengers mentioned in the Quran, Jesus, the Messiah, holds a special place.
He is described with honor and reverence — born miraculously, and supported by the Holy Spirit throughout his life.
“The Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, was only a messenger of God, and His word that He conveyed to Mary, and a spirit from Him.” (4:171)
Mary is described as a woman of deep faith, chosen and purified above all other women:
“When the angels said, ‘O Mary, God has chosen you and purified you and chosen you above the women of all worlds.’” (3:42)
When she gave birth alone, the infant Jesus spoke from the cradle — an extraordinary sign that the Creator, not human biology, had authored his existence, narrated in detail in the chapter named after Mary:
“He said, ‘Indeed, I am the servant of God. He has given me the Scripture and made me a prophet.’” (19:30)
The Message of Jesus
According to Quran, Jesus was not the founder of a new religion — he came to confirm and spread the same timeless truth brought by Abraham, Moses, and all prophets before him.
“And We sent, following in their footsteps, Jesus, son of Mary, confirming what came before him in the Torah; and We gave him the Gospel, in which was guidance and light, confirming what was before it.” (5:46)
Jesus’ mission was to call people back to the worship of the One true God — not to himself, but to the Creator who sent him.
“Indeed, God is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. That is the straight path.” (3:51)
Correction of Later Misunderstandings
Over time, different groups exaggerated or distorted parts of the message given to earlier messengers. The Quran gently but firmly restores clarity to those confusions.
It reminds believers that God was not born, nor does He have children or partners.
“They said, ‘The Most Merciful has taken a son.’ You have certainly made an outrageous claim.” (19:88–89)
“He neither begets nor is begotten.” (112:3)
And it corrects the misunderstanding that Jesus was divine or part of God Himself:
“They have certainly blasphemed who say, ‘God is the Messiah, the son of Mary.’ But the Messiah said, ‘O Children of Israel, worship God, my Lord and your Lord.’” (5:72)
Even in the Bible today, echoes of this truth remain — Jesus prays, he falls on his face, he calls out to God — actions that show deep servitude, not self-deification.
The Crucifixion and the Miracle of Rescue
One of the most striking differences between the Quranic and later Christian narratives is the crucifixion story.
The Quran acknowledges that a crucifixion took place — but explains that it was not Jesus who was killed:
“They did not kill him, nor did they crucify him — but it was made to appear so to them.” (4:157)
This verse implies that Jesus was saved by a divine miracle, while another person was made to resemble him to the onlookers.
The Quran’s explanation restores coherence: a prophet supported by God would not be abandoned at the climax of his mission. Rather, God protected him — and honored him by raising him to Himself.
“God raised him up to Himself. God is Almighty, All-Wise.” (4:158)
Noah and the Flood
The Quran portrays the flood of Noah not as a destruction of all life, but as a decisive act of mercy and justice toward a society that had reached its moral dead end.
When people receive clear proofs from God, and a messenger who explains the truth of existence, purpose, and the hereafter — yet still choose arrogance and corruption — God allows that nation to end, sparing future generations from inherited blindness.
“We sent Noah to his folk, and he said, ‘O my people, worship God; you have no deity other than Him. Will you not then be mindful?’” (23:23)
For a long time Noah called them to reflect and reform, but their denial only deepened, and their corruption passed from parents to children. Seeing their hearts sealed, he prayed with sorrow and reason:
“My Lord, do not leave upon the earth from the rejectors anyone, for if You leave them, they will mislead Your servants and will beget none but wicked and ungrateful ones.” (71:26–27)
In this way, the Quran presents the flood as the merciful conclusion of a society that could no longer recover truth — not a global catastrophe, but the end of a cycle of inherited deception.
Abraham the Truth Seeker
The Quran beautifully retells the story of Abraham, who searched for the truth about his Creator among a people who worshipped idols. His story shows the universal logic of faith — that the true God cannot be a created thing.
“When night fell, he saw a star and said, ‘This is my Lord.’ But when it set, he said, ‘I do not love things that disappear.’ Then when he saw the moon rising, he said, “This is my Lord.” But when it set, he said, “If my Lord does not guide me, I will surely be among those who go astray.” When he saw the sun shining, he said, “This is my Lord; this is greater.” But when it set, he said, “O my people, indeed I am free from all that you associate with God.” (6:76–78)
Abraham’s conclusion is the same as that of every messenger:
“Indeed, I have turned my face toward the One who created the heavens and the earth, inclining toward truth, and I am not of those who associate others with Him.” (6:79)
The Universal Message
Across centuries and civilizations, the message has always been one — faith in the One Creator, moral accountability, and compassion for others.
Even where scriptures were altered or forgotten, God continued to send reminders. The Quran calls itself the confirmation of all truth that came before — and a correction of human additions.
“And We have revealed to you the Book, confirming the Scriptures that came before it and protecting their truth.” (5:48)“
“And We did not reveal to you the Book except that you may clarify to them what they differed about, and as guidance and mercy for people who believe.” (16:64)
Thus, the Quran doesn’t erase earlier messages; it restores them to their original clarity.
“Say, ‘We believe in God and in what was revealed to us and what was revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and the tribes, and what was given to Moses, Jesus, and the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between them, and to Him we submit.’” (3:84)