Islam Essay

This essay explores the perspectives of Islam regarding Jesus and Abraham. It highlights the Muslim view of Jesus as the penultimate prophet, 'Isa ibn Maryam,' emphasizing mentions in the Quran. The essay also details the Islamic understanding of Abraham (Ibrahim), his significance as a prophet, and his role as a father figure in Arab lineage. The essay contrasts the commonalities and differences in the portrayal of these figures in Islamic scripture with other religious interpretations.

Running head: ISLAM
Islam
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Author Note

1ISLAM
According to the Muslims, Jesus is considered to be the penultimate prophet. He is also
looked upon as the messenger of Allah or the God. They call him al-Masih or the Messiah in
Arabic. The Holy Quran has always mentioned Jesus to be the ‘pue boy; who was born to Mary
or the Maryam. The Hadith or the testimonial reports of the Islam has considered Jesus as a
Christ in their religion. The contradiction occurs at a point where Muslims claim that Jesus has
been their prophet as well along with Abraham. The mention of Jesus has been found in the Holy
Quran around 25 times, though not as Jesus but as Isa. The various names that he has been
addressed with are Isa tbn Maryam, ruh min Allah, kalimah min Allah and Rasul.
The name Ibrahim interpreted by the Muslims instead of Abraham has been validated
across centuries. Ibrahim has been looked upon as the father of the Arab people and the father of
Isaac and Ishmael. The Holy Quran has portrayed him as the one person being brought up in a
Pagan environment, having difficulties to understand God. Later when he grew up, he
understood the meaning of God and became the prophet of Islam. Out of the thousands of
prophets, Jesus (Isa), Moses, Abraham and Muhammad have been the specific ones.