Prophet Isa (Jesus Christ) in the Quran

Allah sent Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) to Maryam, who was a pious and chaste woman. Jibreel informed her she would bear a son, and despite her astonishment, she conceived by Allah's command, as a sign for humanity.

"Indeed, the example of Jesus to Allah is like that of Adam. He created Him from dust; then He said to him, 'Be,' and he was." (Quran 3:59)
"She said, 'My Lord, how can I have a child when no man has touched me?' [The angel] said, 'Thus [it will be]; Allah creates what He wills. When He decrees a matter, He only says to it, 'Be,' and it is.'" (Quran 3:47)

When Maryam brought her newborn son to her people, they accused her. Isa (AS) miraculously spoke, proclaiming his prophethood and commanding them to worship Allah. This silenced their accusations and served as a clear sign.

"He said, 'Indeed, I am the servant of Allah. He has given me the Scripture and made me a prophet.'" (Quran 19:30)

His mission was to affirm the previous revelations (Torah), preach monotheism (Tawhid), and call his people back to the worship of the One God. He was given the Injil (Gospel) as a holy book.

"And [mention] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said, 'O Children of Israel, indeed I am the messenger of Allah to you confirming what came before me of the Torah and bringing good tidings of a messenger to come after me, whose name is Ahmad.'" (Quran 61:6)

He is revered as a human prophet, like all other prophets. Attributing divinity to him or making him a partner with Allah is considered Shirk (polytheism), the greatest sin in Islam. His miraculous birth is seen as a sign of Allah's power, not a sign of divinity.

"O People of the Scripture, do not commit excess in your religion or say about Allah except the truth. Indeed, the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was only a messenger of Allah and His word which He directed to Mary and a soul [created at a command] from Him." (Quran 4:171)

These miracles were clear signs of his prophethood to his people. They were not his own power, but manifestations of Allah's omnipotence through him.

"...and I heal the blind [from birth] and the leper, and I bring the dead to life by permission of Allah." (Quran 3:49)

This miracle further emphasized the divine power backing his message, showing Allah's ability to create life from inanimate objects.

"And [I come to you] as a messenger to the Children of Israel with a sign: 'That I design for you from clay [that which is] like the form of a bird, then I breathe into it, and it becomes a bird by permission of Allah.'" (Quran 3:49)

This event is detailed in Surah Al-Ma'idah (The Table Spread). It was a direct response to the disciples' request for a sign, further solidifying their faith.

"[And remember] when the disciples said, 'O Jesus, Son of Mary, can your Lord send down to us a table spread with food from the heaven?' He said, 'Fear Allah, if you should be believers.'" (Quran 5:112)

Muslims believe that someone else was made to resemble Isa (AS) and was crucified in his place, while Allah raised Isa (AS) to Himself. This is a core difference from the Christian belief.

"And [for] their saying, 'Indeed, we have killed the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, the messenger of Allah.' And they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; but [another] was made to resemble him to them." (Quran 4:157)

His return is a major sign of the Last Hour. He will descend near a white minaret in Damascus, break the cross, kill the swine, abolish the Jizya (tax on non-Muslims), and establish justice, ruling according to Islamic law. He will also confront and defeat the Dajjal (Anti-Christ).

"And indeed, he will be a sign for the Hour, so do not be in doubt of it." (Quran 43:61)
(Numerous authentic Hadith also detail his return.)

He will be buried alongside Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Medina. This confirms that he is a mortal human prophet, not divine, and that every soul shall taste death.

"And there is none from the People of the Scripture but that he will surely believe in him before his death. And on the Day of Resurrection he will be against them as a witness." (Quran 4:159)