Jesus, known as Isa (PBUH) in Islam, is a revered prophet and messenger of Allah. Muslims deeply respect him. Unlike Christian beliefs, Islam does not view Jesus as divine or Gods son. You might be wondering what is PBUH, it stands for “Peace Be Upon Him.”. When muslim mention the name of prophets they use the phrase PBUH as a mark of respect and reverence.
1. Jesus (PBUH) Is a Prophet, Not Divine
The Quran clearly states Jesus was a human prophet. In the Fourth chapter of the Quran named after the Mary (PBUH) the mother of Jesus. Allah says the following.
O People of the Book! Do not go to extremes regarding your faith; say nothing about Allah except the truth.1 The Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, was no more than a messenger of Allah and the fulfilment of His Word through Mary and a spirit ˹created by a command˺ from Him.2 So believe in Allah and His messengers and do not say, “Trinity.” Stop! for your own good. Allah is only One God. Glory be to Him! He is far above having a son! To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And Allah is sufficient as a Trustee of Affairs.
Quran 4:171
2. Jesus Was Born Miraculously
Maryam (Mary), his mother, gave birth to Jesus without a father.
Indeed, the example of Jesus in the sight of Allah is like that of Adam. He created him from dust, then said to him, “Be!” And he was!
Quran 3:159
This miracle shows Allahs power, not Jesus divinity.
3. Jesus Performed Miracles by Allahs Permission
He healed the sick and raised the dead, not by his own power, but by the will and permission of Allah (SWT). These miraculous signs were clear evidence of his prophethood and served as a call for people to worship Allah alone, without partners. While these miracles were extraordinary, they were not unique to Jesus (ʿPBUH); all prophets were granted signs or miracles by Allah to support their message and establish the truth of their mission.
4. Jesus Was Not Crucified
Islam teaches that Jesus was not crucified or killed.
and for boasting, “We killed the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, the messenger of Allah.” But they neither killed nor crucified him—it was only made to appear so.1 Even those who argue for this ˹crucifixion˺ are in doubt. They have no knowledge whatsoever—only making assumptions. They certainly did not kill him.
Quran 4:157
Instead, Allah raised him to Heaven.
5. Jesus Will Return Before the Day of Judgment
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said Jesus will descend to defeat the false messiah (Dajjal). His return will restore justice and monotheism.
Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “By Him in Whose Hands my soul is in, surely (Jesus,) the son of Mary will soon descend amongst you and will judge mankind justly (as a Just Ruler); he will break the Cross and kill the pigs and there will be no Jizya (i.e. taxation taken from non Muslims). Money will be in abundance so that nobody will accept it, and a single prostration to Allah (in prayer) will be better than the whole world and whatever is in it.” Abu Huraira added “If you wish, you can recite (this verse of the Holy Book): — ‘And there is none Of the people of the Scriptures (Jews and Christians) But must believe in him (i.e Jesus as an Apostle of Allah and a human being) Before his death. And on the Day of Judgment He will be a witness Against them.”
Sahih al-Bukhari (Book 60, Hadith 118)
6. Jesus’s Teachings Align with Islam
Jesus (PBUH) called people to worship the One true God and to live a life of moral uprightness and compassion. His teachings were rooted in tawḥīd, the belief in the oneness of Allah and aligned perfectly with the core message of Islam. Like all prophets before him, including Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Muhammad (peace be upon them), Jesus came with the same divine mission: to guide humanity to monotheism, righteousness, and submission to the will of Allah. His message was not a new religion, but a continuation of the eternal truth revealed through all of God’s messengers.
Want to learn more, a good place to start is reading the two chapters of the Quran quran below.
Surah Al Imran (The Family of Imran) – This chapter highlights the pious family of Imran, the father of Maryam, and affirms the prophethood of Jesus (ʿIsa, PBUH) while emphasizing faith, unity, and the oneness of God.
Surah Maryam (Mary) – Named after Maryam (Mary, PBUH), this chapter recounts her purity, the miraculous birth of Jesus, and the stories of several prophets, all calling to monotheism and righteousness.
