If you are a Muslim, you love the Quran and treat it with great reverence. You put it on the top shelf of the bookcase. You never write in it. You never let it lie around and collect dust. Often you can’t read it because you don’t know Arabic, but you do read translations.
Though Christians follow God’s Holy Book, we respect those who hold the Quran in great reverence. Christians read the Quran too. They like to know what the Quran says about Isa Al-Masih.
Have a specific question about Isa? Write to us, and we are happy to answer any question you may have.
To be a proper Muslim, one must read the Holy Books that came before the Quran (Qs. 4:136). Since God is all-powerful, God’s Holy Word cannot be changed by any man (Qs. 6:115). Allah protects His Word.
These books have much to tell about the straight way. As the Quran points to these books, it is great to see the Quran echo some of these truths.
Below are some of the things about Isa Al-Masih in the Quran that impress Christians.
Isa Al-Masih is Righteous and Holy
Qs. 3:46 says: “…He will be one of the righteous.” Isa Al-Masih is the only prophet in the Quran without sin! His virgin birth also points to His purity (Qs. 3:47).
The Bible also says that Isa Al-Masih was perfect. Acts 3:14 calls Isa “the Holy and Righteous One.” In Mark 1:23-25, Isa encounters a man who is possessed by an evil spirit. That man called Him “the Holy One of God.”
Isa Al-Masih is the Messiah
Qs. 3:45 tells us that Isa is the Messiah. He is given the highest honor, both now and forever. The Quran uses the term “Messiah” for Isa at least nine times, including Qs. 4:172.
The Bible also recognizes Isa as the Messiah, or the “Christ,” which is the Greek word. Andrew, one of Isa’s apostles, told his brother Peter, “We have found the Messiah” (Injil, John 1:41). Peter later confessed the same thing, saying to Isa, “You are the Christ” (Injil, Matthew 16:16).
Isa Al-Masih Has Power Over Death
Qs. 3:49: “And will make him a messenger to the Children of Israel saying, ‘I have come to you with a sign from the Lord, … and bring the dead to life by Allah’s leave… Surely therein is a sign for you, if you believe.’”
Isa Al-Masih gave life to those who were dead! The Injil gives several specific recordings of this. One of them is in Mark 5, when Isa brought Jairus’ daughter back to life. Jairus was a synagogue ruler who came to Isa when his daughter was dying; and while they were traveling back to Jairus’ home, word came that she had died. Isa went with the man anyway; and when they arrived at the house, He told the girl to get up and she did (Injil, Mark 5:21-42)!
Isa’s Greatest Display of Power
While the miracles that Isa did were amazing, the most amazing display of life over death was when Isa Al-Masih came back to life after He sacrificed Himself!
Some of the women who had followed Isa went to the tomb where he had been buried. When they arrived, they found that the stone had been rolled away, and instead of Isa, there was an angel (Injil, Mark 16:5)! The angel told them that Isa was alive (Injil, Mark 16:6-7).
The women then went and told the disciples. Isa Al-Masih appeared to them as well as to many others (Injil, Mark 16:12-14). He then ascended into heaven and is still there (Injil, Mark 16:19).
I want to go to heaven; you want to go to heaven. Isa Al-Masih is in heaven and knows the way to heaven. Of all the prophets, which one is best able to help us get to heaven? If you would like to know more about how you can join Isa Al-Masih there, you can read this article or send us a message by clicking the button below.
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1.) Why should Muslims read the Holy Books that came before the Quran?
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Greetings and blessings. This is a very good page so thank you. However I would suggest removing the picture depicting Jesus as there is a reason these types of images are forbidden (although) many so called Christians ignore this. The pictures throughout history don’t even try to match the description of Jesus as they depict him as having European characteristics which is obviously false. Either way images of this kind should be avoided.
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There is no useful description of the physical appearance of Jesus given in the Bible, and the depiction of Jesus in pictorial form was controversial in the early Church. There is no doubt that the historical Jesus was a Middle-Eastern Jew.
Research on ancient skeletons in Israel suggests that Judeans of the time were biologically closer to Iraqi Jews than any other contemporary population.Thus, the average Judean of the time would have likely had dark brown to black hair, olive skin, and brown eyes.
Quranic and hadith traditions such as Sahih Bukhari as well as tafsir have given an oral depiction of what Jesus looked like, although some accounts do not match, such as Jesus being both curly haired and straight-haired. The hadith refer to Muhammad’s account of the Night Journey. Most versions of this say that “Jesus had curly hair and a reddish complexion”. Others say his face was flushed as if he just had a bath (“a reddish man with many freckles on his face as if he had just come from a bath”). In another account from Bukhari Jesus is seen in a dream near the Kaaba, as “a man of a wheatish complexion with straight hair. I asked who it was. They said: This is the Messiah, son of Mary”.
None of the pictures we post are meant to be offensive or to portray an exact representation of Isa. They are to provide a visual representation of what the articles are referring to.
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There is absolutely no mention of Mohammed or Allah in the Bible. None. Jesus was born in the the First century ad. Mohammed was born in April 571. Christianity and Islam are completely incompatible.
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Dear John,
Thank you for your comment.
It is true that Mohammed is not mentioned at all in the Bible. While there are some major differences between Christianity and Islam, there are many similarities. The biggest difference is about the nature of who Isa (Jesus) is, so we encourage everyone to study about Him.
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Do you think that the Allah of Islam originates from a moon god? I heard some Christians claim that Allah is originally a moon god and Islam originates from moon worship.
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Dear Akbar,
Thank you for your comment.
We have heard that before, too. Actually, Christians in the Middle East also use the term Allah for God (and they have for many years) even though they are referring to the God of the Bible.
In Malay-speaking countries in like Indonesia and Malaysia, Christians also use Allah for God (besides using their original languages) because many words in these countries are adopted from Arabic. Christians and non-Muslims in these countries sometimes use Allah, sometimes use Tuhan (God).
While the word Christians and Muslims use for God is the same, the character of the One they worship is different.
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Is there anything in the Quran that teaches the deity of Jesus Christ?
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If you want get a complete picture of Isa (Jesus), it’s best to read the the Injil (Bible). But there are signs in the Quran that point to Isa’s deity.
First, the Quran says that Isa is the Word of Allah in Qs. 3:45, 3:49. The word of Allah cannot be separated from Allah. The word of Allah is Allah.
Second, Isa does many miracles like no other person has done, including raising the dead. One of the miracles recorded in the Quran is Isa giving life to some clay. While Christians do not acknowledge this event since it is not in the Bible, it does point to Isa having divine power.
Third, Isa is said to be sinless. What mere human could live for over 30 years and remain sinless?
Here are two of many articles to study more about Isa :
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Again, the best place to see a true picture of Isa is in the Gospels.
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Dear Jasmin 13 May 2020
Bismillah
Clarification,
The Muslim book of the Qur’an revealed in Arabic does not mention God, but rather Rabb. Translation of part of God’s country. The point is the use of the word God for Muslims is only part. Different objects (substances) are worshiped. Muslims worship the one and only God, who is childless, and also unbred, who created the heavens and the earth and what existed between the two in six periods, He knew what entered into the earth and what came out of it and what came down from it the sky and what rises to him. And He is with you wherever you are. And Allah is the All-Seer of what you do. Who dwells on the “Arsy”.
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Dear Nazihah,
Thank you for your comment.
May I ask you, does the God whom Muslims worship guarantee salvation in heaven for his followers? The Quran seems to teach that all Muslims will go hell (Qs.19:71).
Isa Al-Masih assures His followers that they would be in heaven so they don’t need to worry. In the Injil, John 14, He said to His followers before His death:
“ …And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.You know the way to the place where I am going.”
“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand” (John 10:28).
Isa is the only One who gives assurance of heaven. If you would like to know more about Isa, please email us.
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And no one is from you, but to go to hell (Q. S. Maryam, 19:71). See the editor of the phrase “Go to” not “entered”.
Then We will save the righteous and let the wrongdoers in hell kneel. (Q. S. Maryam, 19:72.)
Then every believer and believer will eternally enter heaven.
2:62. Indeed, believers, Jews, Christians and Shabiin, whoever among those who truly believe in Allah, days later and righteous deeds, they will receive a reward from their Lord, none their concern, and not (also) they are sad.
But infidels will go to hell and be eternal.
As for those who disbelieve and deny our verses, they are inhabitants of hell; they are eternal in it. (Q. S. Al Baqarah, 2:39).
Know that Prophet Jesus is not dead!
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Dear Nazihah,
Jesus is alive after Allah raised Him from the dead. He’s in Heaven and will come back to judge all mankind on Judgment Day.
How will Isa determine who goes to heaven who goes to hell? Is it based on the number of good deeds? It’s can’t be. Here’s a good example.
A criminal stood before a judge in court and the judge said the criminal was guilty of stealing. The criminal said yes, but I’ve helped those in need, prayed my prayers, fasted, and was kind to my family. Will the judge let the criminal go? Of course not! Because the criminal broke the law.
It’s the same thing with us. The only way to get to heaven is to perfectly follow Allah’s law.
But when we sin we break Allah’s law. Our good deeds can’t make up for that. We need someone to take away our sins like they never happened.
Allah provides the way of salvation through Isa. No hard work can obtain it. Whoever believes in Isa and follow His teachings will be saved.
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Don’t learn Islam only from Muslims, especially Christians or other religious people. (perverted)
Learn Islam through the communicative Qur’an (the word of Allah SWT). And the Hadith with the help / guidance of “Alim Ulama”.
Because Allah SWT has said, “On this day I have perfected for you your religion, and I have given you my favors, and I have accepted that Islam is a religion for you”. (Q. S. Al Maidah, 5: 3)
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Dear Fathimah,
Thank you for your comment.
The most important thing to learn about is not religion but who Isa Al-Masih is. Why? Because Isa knows the way to Heaven.
The Quran and Injil teach about Isa. What does the Quran says about Isa?
The Quran says Isa Al-Masih is righteous and holy (Qs. 3:46; Qs. 3:47), he is the Messiah (Qs. 3:45; Qs. 4:172), and he has power over death (Qs. 3:49). Isa is in Heaven now and will come back on the Judgement Day to judge every human being (Qs.43:61).
Furthermore, the Injil tells us that Isa has overcome death by coming back to life on the third day. He died on the cross, sacrificing Himself to save people from the penalty of sins.
It is essential to know Isa because all the signs Isa point to Him being more than a prophet.
Do you want to know more about Isa?
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First of all in the Noble Qur’an, many, many verses say that God Almighty made Jesus a messenger for him and his people to return to speak the truth, He only sent Him to serve as His Creator and Creator, I do not deny that his miracles are amazing, but the greatness of God and He is His Creator ,Also, if you read the entire Qur’an in search of what he says about Jesus, peace be upon him, you will find that Jesus himself believes in the coming of the messengers after him and their seal Muhammad, peace be upon him, And the miracle of Muhammad, peace be upon him, is the Qur’an, and the Qur’an is the last of God’s books, so we have to believe in the Qur’an and all that is in it, then we search for the other messengers, and we do not differentiate between them all.Each of them has miracles, we are the servants of God and His creation, we will not magnify the miracle of a prophet and weaken the other, God Almighty made for every people a messenger with what they like themselves, and the share of Christ Jesus, peace be upon him,And after that Muhammad, peace be upon him, so that his miracle so far is validated by scientific miracles, so do not lose sight of this.And a lot of things were mentioned in the Qur’an 14 centuries ago, now speaking about the reality, do you not think, I respect your opinion regarding Jesus, peace be upon him, he is the Messenger of God, But whoever does not believe in what God has brought after him, there is no faith for him. Remember, it is God who deserves to worship, not His creation
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Dear Kathrin,
Thank you for your comment.
It is true that Isa was sent by Allah to speak the truth and He did what Allah told Him to do.
Isa never lied. The Quran confirms Isa is sinless (Qs. 3:46 says: “…He will be one of the righteous.”)
Isa comes from Allah. He is the Kalimatullah (Word of Allah), which means He is Allah because Allah’s Word cannot be separated from him.
All the signs Isa has: performing miracles, His birth (His birth was foretold), His existence in Heaven now, His position as the Jugde on Jugdement Day, point to Him being more than a prophet.
Where does it say in the Injil that Isa believed in the coming messengers? The Injil actually says the opposite. It says Isa is the final prophet because He destroyed sin once and for all.
Isa knows the way to heaven. The Quran confirms Isa is in Heaven now. Isa guarantees His followers salvation in Heaven:“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).
If you want to know more about Isa, you can email us.
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Allah SWT indeed promises death to every soul.
Every soul will feel dead. (Q. S. Al Anbiya 21:35)
But Prophet Jesus is not dead! Allah Almighty saved him.
(Remember), when Allah says: “O Isa, verily I will deliver you to the end of your death and lift you up to Me …….
.. and cleanse you from those who disbelieve, and make those who follow you above those who disbelieve until the Day of Judgment. Then only I am your return, then I decide among you about the things you always disagree with him “.
(Q. S. An Nisa 3:55)
The Prophet Jesus will “come down to earth” to kill the Antichrist, give judgment and die on earth.
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Dear Nazihah,
Why is Isa so special?
Why is Isa the only one who has all these signs?
Why was He born of a virgin? Why is He the only one called sinless? Why was he able to bring people back from the dead? Why does he get to judge everyone? Why was he raised from the dead?
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Is it true that Jesus died on the cross? and come back to life? Who killed him, who crucified him?
Is it true that Jesus sacrificed himself to save people from the penalty of sin?
In my opinion, the Prophet Jesus was nothing but a servant who was given him a favor (prophethood) and Allah made him a proof (of God’s power) for the Children of Israel
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Dear Fathimah,
Isa’s death on the cross was witnessed by many people (the Jews, His disciples, the Roman soldiers and others). Virtually every historian (even secular) agrees with the fact that Isa died. If we cannot believe this fact, then we can’t trust much of history.
Isa, the Kalimatullah, was sent by Allah to this world to become the ransom for saving people from the penalty of sins.
Isa has signs that other prophets don’t have. One of the signs is He is in Heaven now and will come back on Judgement Day to judge all people (the Injil and the Quran confirm this).
We must base our understanding of Isa on Allah’s Word. Would you like to read what the Injil says about Isa?
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Misquoting Qs.43:61 will not benefit you the Day you stand in front of The Creator…
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Dear D,
Thank you for your comment.
We apologize if you think we misquoted Qs 43:61. Can you please share with us what you think it means?
Isa is given many magnificent titles in the Quran, and he is able to do many miracles. In the Injil, we find even more amazing miracles. Isa raises people from the dead, calms a storm and forgives sins. Can anyone do those things besides Allah?
Isa guarantees His followers salvation in Heaven: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). Would you like to know more about the way to Heaven?
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Reading these comments Christians and Muslims have difference of opinions, interpretations of what they read within their own religions; Christians disagree amongst themselves likewise for people of Islamic faith have disagreements. The question is who’s right or wrong or is there a right or wrong? This is the work of the enemy to bring division amongst HIS people that worship the ONE and ONLY, The CREATOR. Both religions believe in ISA (JESUS), was sent by GOD (ALLAH). Rather ISA (JESUS) is the son of GOD, Prophet or Messenger is not what we should argue about. This will not be a fact until the Day of Judgement when everything will be revealed and undeniable. GOD, ALLAH knows our hearts. No heart is the same. We will be judged of our own deeds according to HIS Word.
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Dear Mishara,
Thank you for your comment.
You are right that Allah knows our heart and we will be judged according to His Word. Isa Al-Masih, who is the Word of God, will judge our deeds and secrets on the Judgment Day. But, He will not just judge our deeds but our belief. We must have a correct belief before Judgment Day or else it will be too late.
The Almighty God had chosen to reveal Himself in the person of Isa Al-Masih who was holy and righteous. Isa, the Messiah (Savior), has the power to forgive sins and to provide the way for us to live eternally in Heaven.
Isa said: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).
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“So woe to those who write the Sripture with their own hands and say “this is from Allah” to buy with it a little price, woe to them for what they write and woe to them for what they earn” (Qs 2:79).
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Dear Hasan,
Quran 2:87,89-90 say that Jesus is the clear sign from Allah filled with the Holy Spirit. Allah will curse anyone who are puffed up with pride and refuses to believe the Faith.
“We gave Moses the Book and followed him up with a succession of messengers; We gave Jesus the son of Mary Clear (Signs) and strengthened him with the holy spirit. Is it that whenever there comes to you a messenger with what ye yourselves desire not, ye are puffed up with pride?- Some ye called impostors, and others ye slay!… And when there comes to them a Book from Allah, confirming what is with them,- although from of old they had prayed for victory against those without Faith,- when there comes to them that which they (should) have recognised, they refuse to believe in it but the curse of Allah is on those without Faith. Miserable is the price for which they have sold their souls, in that they deny (the revelation) which Allah has sent down, in insolent envy that Allah of His Grace should send it to any of His servants He pleases: Thus have they drawn on themselves Wrath upon Wrath. And humiliating is the punishment of those who reject Faith“ (Qs 2:87,89-90).
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Why do christians follow lies taught by Paul who deviated from Jesus’ teachings? Moses performed bigger miracles than Jesus but nobody worshipped him. We have to follow the original teachings of Jesus which are found in the gospel of Hebrews, not from the Bible which is corrupted.
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Dear Freddy,
Paul became Jesus’ faithful follower after he encountered the resurrected Jesus on the road to Damascus (Acts 9). Therefore Paul preached that Jesus is the Messiah (Savior) who died for mankind’s sins and rose again (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). Paul also taught people to repent from sin and to believe Jesus as their Savior so they can go to heaven (Romans 6:23). The Bible is God’s living word (Matthew 24:35).
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Why doesn’t the Quran say Jesus is God or son of God? The Quran clearly rejects trinity.
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Dear Fred,
This is why the Quran commands Muhammad to read the Sriptures that came before when he is in doubts. The Quran also commands Muslims to follow the footsteps of Jesus because He is the guidance and the light as written in the Torah and the Gospel. Therefore, Muslims need to read the Bible to find the truth and the way to heaven.
“So if you are in doubt, [O Muhammad], about that which We have revealed to you, then ask those who have been reading the Scripture before you. The truth has certainly come to you from your Lord, so never be among the doubters” (Qs 10:94).
“And We sent, following in their footsteps, Jesus, the son of Mary, confirming that which came before him in the Torah; and We gave him the Gospel, in which was guidance and light and confirming that which preceded it of the Torah as guidance and instruction for the righteous” (Qs 5:46).
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Brother please don’t twist the word of Quran. How will you face Allah with this shame in Day of Judgement?
“O People of the Scripture, do not commit excess in your religion or say about Allah except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was but a messenger of Allah and His word which He directed to Mary and a soul [created at a command] from Him. So believe in Allah and His messengers. And do not say, “Three”- stop [this], that is better for you- Allah is only one God, He is far above having a son, everything in the heavens and earth belongs to Him and He is the best one to trust” (Qs 4:171).
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Dear Osman,
As written in the Quran, Muslims are commanded to obey Jesus because He is the Straight Way and the Sign at the Judgement Day (Qs 43:61-63). Moreover, Jesus was sent as the guidance and the light for the righteous (Qs 5:46). Finally, anyone who rejects the Faith in Jesus will be severely punished (Qs 3:3-4).
“And (Jesus) shall be a Sign (for the coming of) the Hour (of Judgment): therefore have no doubt about the (Hour), but follow ye Me: this is a Straight Way. When Jesus came with Clear Signs, he said: “Now have I come to you with Wisdom, and in order to make clear to you some of the (points) on which ye dispute: therefore fear Allah and obey me” (Qs 43:61-63).
“And in their footsteps We sent Jesus the son of Mary, confirming the Law that had come before him: We sent him the Gospel: therein was guidance and light, and confirmation of the Law that had come before him: a guidance and an admonition to those who fear Allah” (Qs 5:46).
“It is He Who sent down to thee (step by step), in truth, the Book, confirming what went before it; and He sent down the Law (of Moses) and the Gospel (of Jesus) before this, as a guide to mankind, and He sent down the criterion (of judgment between right and wrong). Then those who reject Faith in the Signs of Allah will suffer the severest penalty, and Allah is Exalted in Might, Lord of Retribution” (Qs 3:3-4).
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“O People of the Scripture, do not commit excess in your religion or say about Allah except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was but a messenger of Allah and His word which He directed to Mary and a soul [created at a command] from Him. So believe in Allah and His messengers. And do not say, “Three”- stop [this], that is better for you- Allah is only one God, He is far above having a son, everything in the heavens and earth belongs to Him and He is the best one to trust” (Qs 4:171).
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Dear Uthman,
As written in the Quran, Muslims are commanded to obey Jesus because He is the Straight Way and the Sign at the Judgement Day (Qs 43:61-63). Moreover, Jesus was sent as the guidance and the light for the righteous (Qs 5:46). Finally, anyone who rejects the Faith in Jesus will be severely punished (Qs 3:3-4).
“And (Jesus) shall be a Sign (for the coming of) the Hour (of Judgment): therefore have no doubt about the (Hour), but follow ye Me: this is a Straight Way. When Jesus came with Clear Signs, he said: “Now have I come to you with Wisdom, and in order to make clear to you some of the (points) on which ye dispute: therefore fear Allah and obey me” (Qs 43:61-63).
“And in their footsteps We sent Jesus the son of Mary, confirming the Law that had come before him: We sent him the Gospel: therein was guidance and light, and confirmation of the Law that had come before him: a guidance and an admonition to those who fear Allah” (Qs 5:46).
“It is He Who sent down to thee (step by step), in truth, the Book, confirming what went before it; and He sent down the Law (of Moses) and the Gospel (of Jesus) before this, as a guide to mankind, and He sent down the criterion (of judgment between right and wrong). Then those who reject Faith in the Signs of Allah will suffer the severest penalty, and Allah is Exalted in Might, Lord of Retribution” (Qs 3:3-4).