Why do Muslims believe Jesus was a prophet?

[BrJimC]

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Muhammed is not only a prophet of the Muslims but CONSIDERED BY THE MUSLIMS AS THE LAST OR THE GREATEST OF ALL THE PROPHETS. IF SUCH IS THE CASE, NOW THAT THE BODY OF MUHAMMED IS DEAD, IT SHOULD BE VERY EASY FOR THE SOUL OF THE MUSLIM PROPHET MUHAMMED TO ASK GOD FOR MIRACLES GREATER DONE GOD HAS DONE FOR THESE CATHOLIC SAINTS.

Interesting statement… as a Muslim I would consider Jesus (pbuh) to be at least equal to the Prophet Muhammad since Jesus Christs Mission is that he did not die, was raised up alive and will return a second time to establish Gods kingdom on earth, deafeat every evil empire and the Anti-Christ and rule Gods Kingdom in Righteousness.

It seems that God has many plans for Jesus that simply was not in His plans for Muhammad. Both are extremely important Prophets in Islam.

Note: Muslims are looking for the second coming of Jesus too

 

[Reuben_J]

Why do Muslims believe Jesus was a prophet?

Below I paste excerpt from Andy Bannister in

***The Quest for the Lost Jesus (2001)

Christians believe that in Jesus, the God who created the world revealed himself fully to his creation. Muslims, on the other hand, believe him to be merely a prophet; important, yes, but nowhere near as significant as Muhammad himself.

Yet the problem is this. Most Muslims know very little about the historical figure of Jesus of Nazareth. The Qur’an contains little about him, indeed most of what is recorded are merely extended birth narratives. Whilst it is said that he taught great crowds, little information is given as to the content of that teaching.

The Qur’an records no sermons, no parables, none of his gentle words to the poor and dispossessed, none of his cutting challenges to the religious establishment of the day; it is all missing. For that, one needs to turn to the New Testament and to the gospels.

When one raises the question of Jesus, Muslims are often quick to ask “we honour Jesus Christ, why do you not honour Muhammad?” But I would challenge my Muslim friends and readers with this — if I were to say ‘oh, I honour Muhammad, he was a great racing car driver!’ you would look at me as if I were mad; you see, the key concern is not whether one claims to honour somebody or not, but firstly whether one actually knows what they stood for.

Until Muslims know what Jesus said, did, and claimed to be, then for them to claim that they honour Jesus is at best misleading. Maybe Muslims should rediscover their lost Jesus — to investigate for themselves what he did, said, and taught***

I concur with this assesment. The information Muslims have about Jesus from the Quran at best is minimal, and sadly on that basis concludes that Jesus is merely prophet.

The Quran cannot possibly match the Bible for information about Jesus, where some of his life and teaching are being written down.

Peace.

Reuben.

 

[hawk]

BrJimC:

Interesting statement… as a Muslim I would consider Jesus (pbuh) to be at least equal to the Prophet Muhammad since Jesus Christs Mission is that he did not die, was raised up alive and will return a second time to establish Gods kingdom on earth, deafeat every evil empire and the Anti-Christ and rule Gods Kingdom in Righteousness.

It seems that God has many plans for Jesus that simply was not in His plans for Muhammad. Both are extremely important Prophets in Islam.

Note: Muslims are looking for the second coming of Jesus too

Ah, it is so wearisome to deal with this time and time again.

Jesus taught completely different things from Mohammed.

Look at the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 5 upto 7

They stand in direct contrast to the teachings of the Quran.

How can God be the source of both?

Only one can be true, the other is a fabrication.

 

[BrJimC]

hawk:

Ah, it is so wearisome to deal with this time and time again.

Jesus taught completely different things from Mohammed.

Look at the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 5 upto 7

They stand in direct contrast to the teachings of the Quran.

How can God be the source of both?

Only one can be true, the other is a fabrication.

Well, the fact is that no one truly can be certain what Jesus actually taught… you have no chain of Isnad for the bible or its books.

God told us what Jesus taught. But I came to that conclusion BEFORE I read the quran when I was a Christian. Thus, why I am no longer a Christian.

 

[hawk]

BrJimC:

Well, the fact is that no one truly can be certain what Jesus actually taught… you have no chain of Isnad for the bible or its books.

God told us what Jesus taught. But I came to that conclusion BEFORE I read the quran when I was a Christian. Thus, why I am no longer a Christian.

Good for you, you are obviously very proud of recognising the truth as you believe it.
Be careful pride was the downfall of Iblis too, and wasnt he one of the best of creation, in terms of islam, at one time?

We dont need any chain my freind, since the Truth of Matthew 5 upto 7 echoes in your soul.


Which is why muslims never understand that Christianity is really a relationship with Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God, God Himself.

 

[hawk]

BrJimC:

Well, the fact is that no one truly can be certain what Jesus actually taught… you have no chain of Isnad for the bible or its books.

Let us look at the Beattitudes
They are truly the Divine. Who needs a testament of a man, when the Truth is thus revealed?

Matthew 5
The Beatitudes
1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying:
3"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Salt and Light
13"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.

14"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

The Fulfillment of the Law
17"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Murder
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33"Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.’ 34But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. 36And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. 37Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.
An Eye for an Eye
38"You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[g] 39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. 41If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
Love for Enemies
43"You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[h] and hate your enemy.’ 44But I tell you: Love your enemies* and pray for those who persecute you, 45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
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To be honest BrJimC I am dismayed at your reply without even reading the passages I have referenced.

The reason for this is because the Truth of Christ stands by itself.

When the Pharisees asked Him, who bears witness for You?

Christ said, that none needed to, since His Father in heaven did this, and the Holy Spirit would reveal all.

The Truth is revealed, now we must believe.

 

[BrJimC]

hawk:

Let us look at the Beattitudes
They are truly the Divine. Who needs a testament of a man, when the Truth is thus revealed?

To be honest BrJimC I am dismayed at your reply without even reading the passages I have referenced.

The reason for this is because the Truth of Christ stands by itself.

When the Pharisees asked Him, who bears witness for You?

Christ said, that none needed to, since His Father in heaven did this, and the Holy Spirit would reveal all.

The Truth is revealed, now we must believe.

Hawk,

As a former Christian, I would believe in the bible if it had Isnad and had not been tampered with… but even christian scholars will admit to some tampering of certain books… and the Jews admit to tampering all throughout the Jewish Scriptures.

A story book (written in 3rd person) cannot testify to itself… Jesus could if her were here in person… but stories written about him cannot hold up in the court of opinion… it is circumstancial evidence since it has no signatories that can be traced (isnad). The fact is that Jesus DID receive a book from God… where is it? You dont have it… you have stories about what Jesus tuaght… but you dont have “the rest of the story”. Only small portions like the beatitudes… which by the way are Jewish teachings found in the Midrash (a portion of the Oral Torah)! So they are not original to Jesus himself.

Give me a solid chain of isnad for every book of the bible and I will accept Christianity as a valid religion.

BrJimC

 

[gilliam]

Reuben J:

I concur with this assesment. The information Muslims have about Jesus from the Quran at best is minimal, and sadly on that basis concludes that Jesus is merely prophet.

The Quran cannot possibly match the Bible for information about Jesus, where some of his life and teaching are being written down.

Peace.

Reuben.

We need to remember that Mohammad thought that Judaism and Christianity were pretty much the same religion and that there were very few differences between them. He was, of course, very much mistaken, but he did not study either religion to any depth.

 

[hawk]

BrJimC:

Hawk,

As a former Christian, I would believe in the bible if it had Isnad and had not been tampered with… but even christian scholars will admit to some tampering of certain books… and the Jews admit to tampering all throughout the Jewish Scriptures.

A story book (written in 3rd person) cannot testify to itself… Jesus could if he were here in person… but stories written about him cannot hold up in the court of opinion… it is circumstancial evidence since it has no signatories that can be traced (isnad).

Once again you speak of isnad, and once again I say the Truth stands for itself, pick it up on merit.
Jesus says you shall not divorce except for adultery.
Jesus says you shall not take the name of the Lord in vain.
Jesus says be like your Father, perfect, even as He is perfect.

Just to name a few of Jesus’ commandments

The fact is that Jesus DID receive a book from God… where is it? You dont have it… you have stories about what Jesus tuaght… but you dont have “the rest of the story”. Only small portions like the beatitudes… which by the way are Jewish teachings found in the Midrash (a portion of the Oral Torah)! So they are not original to Jesus himself.

This is getting to be pointless, The apostles didnt even fully realise the Truth of Jesus, until the Holy Spirit came down upon them. There is no evidence of a book, not even the Quran says there was a different book that Isa received, it only speaks of tampering.

Show me the verse in the Quran you speak of.

Give me a solid chain of isnad for every book of the bible and I will accept Christianity as a valid religion.

BrJimC

There is no need for a chain, the narration is from God straight into your heart, I explained, read the gospels, and you will see the truth directly.

 

[hawk]

hawk:

This is getting to be pointless, The apostles didnt even fully realise the Truth of Jesus, until the Holy Spirit came down upon them. There is no evidence of a book, not even the Quran says there was a different book that Isa received, it only speaks of tampering.

Show me the verse in the Quran you speak of.

I am still waiting for a verse that says that Jesus received a book.

 

[hawk]

BrJimC:

The fact is that Jesus DID receive a book from God… where is it?

Christianity has never ever been about a book, that is simply pedantic.

Christianity is a relationship with God.

If you are referring to the “injeel” as described in the Quran.

Here are the problems I have with that description.

The Quraan was revealed in 23 years.

If Jesus taught the same message as Mohammed, he would have recieved many visits by an angel, and he would have preached for many years.

Yet the ministry of Christ was only 3 years end to end.**
He said that he came to pay for the sins of man, with his death.**

He also said that all things will be made clear by the Holy Spirit.

He spoke in riddles and parables, because the Truth was to come from the Father, as the comforter, the Holy Spirit.

Finally the early Christians died for their beliefs, and were severly persecuted.

The apostles are ajudged as righteous people in the Quran, if they were counted as righteous, and they were alive and present at the time the gospels were in main usage, how do you account for their tolerance of the destruction of the original “injeel”

All this adds upto to the fact that it is the Quran that is wrong, not the Bible.

Its very easy to make up some easy theology like that of Islam.

The depth and beauty of Christianity and the complete logic, drew me away from Islam and to Christianity, in much the same way you were drawn to the simplistic theology of Islam.

Unfortunately I would have to disagree since even though Islam is simplistic , it is not logical, like the way Christianity and Catholocism are.

Wa’salam

 

[Hashi_Al-Eritre]

hawk:

The depth and beauty of Christianity and the complete logic, drew me away from Islam and to Christianity, in much the same way you were drawn to the simplistic theology of Islam.

Unfortunately I would have to disagree since even though Islam is simplistic , it is not logical, like the way Christianity and Catholocism are.

Hawk, in the ‘You must know this man’, i was having some discussion about the fact christian belief system is complicated and illogical compared to the Islamic belief system. Towards our leghty discussions, heres what some members replied:

Just because God’s feature is not logical according to human logic does not necessarily make it false God and it is also true vice versa. It’s not that very difficult to understand but you will not understand it if your mind is closed. Perhaps you think if you agree to it, you are believing in it. From my point of view, it’s far from the truth. It’s just a theology of a different religion.

Of course it isn’t easy (ie to understand the trinity) - it’s impossible. To understand the Trinity, would be to understand God. We don’t need to understand - but we do have to believe.​

So i wouldnt say Christianity and the trinity is that logical. If you cant understand it, hows it logical?

Anyhow, i would rather challenge you to explain to me how the Islamic belief system is not logical.

 

[gilliam]

Hashi Al-Eritre:

So i wouldnt say Christianity and the trinity is that logical. If you cant understand it, hows it logical?

That an individual can’t understand something does not make the item being examined illogical.

 

[hawk]

Hashi Al-Eritre:

So i wouldnt say Christianity and the trinity is that logical. If you cant understand it, hows it logical?

Anyhow, i would rather challenge you to explain to me how the Islamic belief system is not logical.

My question is simple.

It is a tradition that a believer has a ledger that measures how much good and bad he does.
If he does more good than bad, then he goes to jennah, if he does more bad than good then he goes to jahanam.

My first question is this:
If Allah forgives all sins, except shirk, why keep the ledger?
I am not sure that I can understand the concept of a journal or scale,which measures good and bad.

If I impregnate a girl, and she has an abortion. How many children have I prevented from being born? How many people have I wronged? and How much good would I need to do to make it up.

Can I then use the logic, that I being a true submitter, can indulge in alcohol, if it is my only vice, if I perform all the other obligations, and even non-obligatory salat, and sawm?

If Allah created Adam and Eve, why did he put them in the garden?
What does it mean to have the “ruh” of Allah in you?
Why did Allah test them with the fruit in the garden, if Adam and Eve were already destined to be “caliphs” of this earth?
Why did Allah make all the malaika and iblis, the jinn to bow down and prostrate before Adam?

The list can go on and on, believe me when I tell you, every one of these is a pitfall in islamic theology that you will not be able to answer

 

[BrJimC]

Why keep a ledger on sins?

Because Allah will undoubtably not forgive everyones sins. there must be a clear repentance (born from faith) and sincere remorse for sins and the sin must be followed up with a good deed.

The purpose of the Day of Judgment is to Judge us… that is why the ledger. the same concept is in Catholicism… that is why you have a heaven, hell and purgatory.

Only Protestant reformationists began to teach that “once saved always saved” concept that is deviod of works and soley relies on faith. But faith without works is dead! And works without faith is dead. Islam combines the two… you must have both.

Thus Allahu Ibrahim keeps a ledger on everything we do in life and shows us by our own deeds what we did while on the earth and why he is going to punish us or reward us. God being all knowing doesnt need the ledger… we do! Thus the Qur’an says that those who have their ledger in their right hands (the people of Paradise) will be amazed at how even the smallest sin was blotted out and forgiven and those with the book in their left hands will be shocked at how much detail even their most minute sin is recorded therein.

The ledger is for our benefit not Gods.

 

[hawk]

BrJimC:

Why keep a ledger on sins?

Because Allah will undoubtably not forgive everyones sins. there must be a clear repentance (born from faith) and sincere remorse for sins and the sin must be followed up with a good deed.

The good deed is a penance for the bad deeds?

I dont think at all this is the islamic understanding.
In islam, good deeds wipe out, or counter balance bad ones.
Then a total is made, and if the good outweigh the bad, then jennah, otherwise jahanam.

Now there is a sahih hadith, in the collections of both muslim and bukhary.

Every sinner shall be forgiven and enter jennah, except a mushrik.

I dont quote, but that is the gist of the ahadith.
I shall find it if you want, but doubtless, you being so knowledgabel will be able to find it.

Where is your ledger? or do you want to call the ahadith narrators liars?

 

[Hashi_Al-Eritre]

hawk:

My question is simple.

It is a tradition that a believer has a ledger that measures how much good and bad he does.
If he does more good than bad, then he goes to jennah, if he does more bad than good then he goes to jahanam.

My first question is this:
If Allah forgives all sins, except shirk, why keep the ledger?
I am not sure that I can understand the concept of a journal or scale,which measures good and bad.

Im sorry but what is so difficult to understand?

Even if a person’s evil deeds is far greater than his good deeds, If God wishes to forgive that person for all his sins He will, and if he wishes to punish him he will, it is totally up to Allah what He wishes to do that person and the person is under Allah’s will.

If I impregnate a girl, and she has an abortion. How many children have I prevented from being born? How many people have I wronged? and How much good would I need to do to make it up.

You repent, if you repent your sin is removed. Repentence removes sins completely.

Can I then use the logic, that I being a true submitter, can indulge in alcohol, if it is my only vice, if I perform all the other obligations, and even non-obligatory salat, and sawm?

alcohol is a major sin and so long as one indulges in it he is accumulating major sins. Although still he is better in situation than the one who leaves off the obligations and consumes alcohol.

If Allah created Adam and Eve, why did he put them in the garden?

We cannot judge the actions of Allah on our own without Allah explaining to us through revelation. We could however mention what the wisdom behind it might be. Perhaps by Allah putting them in the Garden, it was from Allah’s mercy for them to experience the bounties of the garden and to give them a chance to see if they would obey Him by not going to the tree. God knows best why He does what He does, but He is not to be questioned, rather we are to be questions for what we do.

Anyhow, this kinda question is what an athiest would ask, someone who has a problem with believing in God in the first place.

What does it mean to have the “ruh” of Allah in you?

Who has the ruh of ALlah in them??? The Ruh of Adam and Jesus were created souls. When Allah blew into Adam, it should not be understood Allah blew His ruh into him. ALl of our souls are created souls.

Why did Allah test them with the fruit in the garden, if Adam and Eve were already destined to be “caliphs” of this earth?
Why did Allah make all the malaika and iblis, the jinn to bow down and prostrate before Adam?

How is this an arguement against the theology of Islam? These are again questions regarding the things God wills to happen, and as humans we cannot judge the actions of God without Him explaining to us. But i dont get how these happenings make Islam ‘not logical’ .

The list can go on and on, believe me when I tell you, every one of these is a pitfall in islamic theology that you will not be able to answer

These are pitfalls in islamic theology?? are you kidding me?? where was the pitfall?

If you wanna argue about the theology of Islam, go about it be discrediting the belief system, how Muslims believe in God or the angels or the Messengers or the Books or the day of judgement or the Pre-Decree etc.

 

[hawk]

Hashi Al-Eritre:

Im sorry but what is so difficult to understand?

Even if a person’s evil deeds is far greater than his good deeds, If God wishes to forgive that person for all his sins He will, and if he wishes to punish him he will, it is totally up to Allah what He wishes to do that person and the person is under Allah’s will.

God is not arbitary, freedom comes through Law.
God is not above the Law, even though he created the law.
Yes God can forgive what He wills.

How can the Law prevail, if God Himself, the creator of the law, circumvent it?

Islam totally circumvents the law.

You repent, if you repent your sin is removed. Repentence removes sins completely.

Let us say Hitler repented for his sins, would he be forgiven?

alcohol is a major sin and so long as one indulges in it he is accumulating major sins. Although still he is better in situation than the one who leaves off the obligations and consumes alcohol.

But what about the ledger, If I am a great human being, but consume alcohol would it still outwiegh my goodness?

We cannot judge the actions of Allah on our own without Allah explaining to us through revelation. We could however mention what the wisdom behind it might be. Perhaps by Allah putting them in the Garden, it was from Allah’s mercy for them to experience the bounties of the garden and to give them a chance to see if they would obey Him by not going to the tree. God knows best why He does what He does, but He is not to be questioned, rather we are to be questions for what we do.

The bottom line is you have absolutely no idea why they were in the garden , right?

This is typical of islam, use the authority of the Bible, without being able to explain any connection of the biblical stories to islamic theology.

I call all forum members to be aware of this, Islam cannot use the authroity of the Bible, because it cannot put the Biblical stories into context.

Anyhow, this kinda question is what an athiest would ask, someone who has a problem with believing in God in the first place.

Who has the ruh of ALlah in them??? The Ruh of Adam and Jesus were created souls. When Allah blew into Adam, it should not be understood Allah blew His ruh into him. ALl of our souls are created souls.

The Quran says differently my freind, no matter how much you would like to deny it.
On the other hand provide a verse that says that all the souls are created souls.

How is this an arguement against the theology of Islam? These are again questions regarding the things God wills to happen, and as humans we cannot judge the actions of God without Him explaining to us. But i dont get how these happenings make Islam ‘not logical’ .

Islam uses the authority of the Bible.
However it is not able to explain the context of the stories according to islamic beliefs.

Had Mohammed not used the authority of the Bible, I would have to say that Islam makes sense.
But Mohammed appeals to the authroity of the Bible and the Prophets.

So in that context Islam makes no sense.

These are pitfalls in islamic theology?? are you kidding me?? where was the pitfall?

If you wanna argue about the theology of Islam, go about it be discrediting the belief system, how Muslims believe in God or the angels or the Messengers or the Books or the day of judgement or the Pre-Decree etc.

 

[Aris]

Hashi Al-Eritre:

Anyhow, i would rather challenge you to explain to me how the Islamic belief system is not logical.

ok. please explain to me how Islam traces its roots.

Does it trace the same root as Christianity or Judaism? Where is it?

You mention that Muhammad is the last of the Prophets, what line of prophets is that?

Does he acknowledge Moses? Does his line stretch as far as Abraham? How then can Muhammad be telling something different when he is the last of the Prophets.

Jesus at least said that the Old Testament Prophets foretold his coming and that he is the culmination.

 

[Hashi_Al-Eritre]

Hi Aris,

I would be delighted to try and answer your questions. I just hope we are not here to debate but discuss and learn from one another. It can be fruitful to have interfaith dialogue when both parties apply wisdom and good ettiquettes in how they carry out their speech.

Aris:

ok. please explain to me how Islam traces its roots.

Does it trace the same root as Christianity or Judaism? Where is it?

We believe Islam is the faith Adam and his children were upon, that is that they believed in One God worthy of worship. We believe Adam and Eve committed a sin and thus were casted out of Eden onto the earth. We believe Satan caused them to commit that sin. We believe Adam and Eve repented from that sin and were forgiven.

And since Adam, all the Prophets and Messengers after him called the people to worshiping God alone without any partners. There were many many prophets and Messengers, 124,000 bteween Adam and Mohammed, however the 5 mighty ones were Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammed. All of them came with the same Creed and belief system, that being to make their worship soley to God and belief in His Prophets and Messengers and what they order them, however they differed in Law and Jurisprudence.

We believe in the revealed scriptures, the Torah of Moses, the Psalms of David, the Gospel of Jesus, and the Quran being the last revelation.

So in terms of roots, Islam is not something from judaism or christianity but rather Islam has always from beginning of mankind been present, but that because of the people deviating from the correct creed, succesions of Prophets and Messengers were sent to correct the people and their beliefs. We believe Muhammed was the seal of all the prophets, such that no new Prophet would come after him. Jesus however will come back towards the end of time to kill the Anti-Christ and we believe then all christians will accept Islam.

Speaking of Jesus, since this is a christian forum, it is important i relate what we believe about jesus. Muslims do not believe Jesus claimed himself to be Son of God. Rather we believe Jesus will renounce this claim on the Day of Judgement infront of God, as the Quran says:

And (remember) when Allâh (God) will say (on the Day of Resurrection): "O Jesus, son of Mary! Did you say unto men: ‘Worship me and my mother as two gods besides Allâh?’ " He will say: "Glory be to You! It was not for me to say what I had no right (to say). Had I said such a thing, You would surely have known it. You know what is in my innerself though I do not know what is in Yours, truly, You, only You, are the AllKnower of all that is hidden and unseen. (Al-Ma’idah 5:116)

What we believe about Jesus is that (as the Quran says):

The Messiah (Jesus), son of Mary, was no more than a Messenger; many were the Messengers that passed away before him. His mother (Mary) was a Siddiqah . They both used to eat food (as any other human being, while Allâh does not eat). Look how We make the Proofs clear to them, yet look how they are deluded away (from the truth). (Al-Ma’idah 5:75)

O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Do not exceed the limits in your religion, nor say of Allâh aught but the truth. The Messiah Jesus, son of Mary, was (no more than) a Messenger of Allâh and His Word, (“Be!” - and he was) which He bestowed on Mary and a spirit (Rûh) created by Him; so believe in Allâh and His Messengers. Say not: “Three (trinity)!” Cease! (it is) better for you. For Allâh is (the only) One Ilâh (God), Glory be to Him (Far Exalted is He) above having a son. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. And Allâh is All*Sufficient as a Disposer of affairs. (An-Nisa 4:171)

It befits not (the Majesty of) Allâh that He should beget a son. Glorified (be He). When He decrees a thing, He only says to it, “Be!” and it is. [Jesus said]: “And verily Allâh is my Lord and your Lord. So worship Him (Alone). That is the Straight Path.”(Maryam 19:35-36)

For more on Jesus and Mary, refer to the Quran chapters 3 “The Family of Imran”, chapter 5 “The Table Spread with Food”, and chapter 19 “Mary”.

You mention that Muhammad is the last of the Prophets, what line of prophets is that? Does he acknowledge Moses? Does his line stretch as far as Abraham?

Abraham had 2 sons Ishmael and Isaac. Moses, Jesus, and the rest of the Prophets and Messengers came from Isaac while Muhammed came from Ismael.

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