The Islamic View Of
Or
Imam Ibn Kathir
Language: English | Format: PDF | Pages: 109 | Size: 4 MB
Jesus the Miracle Baby, The Prophet of Allah his Second Coming are
amongst many of the issues discussed in this book. As well as
prophethood and apostleship, Jesus was honoured with many other great
qualities and characteristics. The Quran says, with reference to his
honour : ‘Remember when the angels said, ‘Allah is giving you the glad
tidings of a word from Him, who’s name shall be Masih, I`sa (Jesus)
alayhis salaam, Son of Maryam (Mary), honoured in this world and in the
Hereafter and from the rank of those close to Him.’ TMQ 3/45. Imam Ibn
Kathir adds, ‘Jesus’ rank was extremely high in this world and also in
the hereafter. Jesus was given the Injil (Gospels) and the power to cure
the leper and the blind and to bring back to life those who had already
died, he was also helped by the angel Gabriel on many occasions.’ All
this was part of worldly honour. He was also endowed with great wisdom
and knowledge, as the Quran says: ‘And Allah will teach him the book and
wisdom and Torah and Injeel (Gospels).’ 3/48. ‘Then Allah says, ‘O
Jesus, the Son of Maryam (Mary)! Recount my favour upon you and your
mother, when I strengthened you with the angel Gabriel so that you speak
to people in childhood and maturity and when I taught you the book and
wisdom and Torah and Injeel.’ 5/110. Imam Ibn Kathir(d.774/1352) has
said, in explanation of this verse that I’sa (Jesus) was given the
talent of writing and that Al Kitab in this verse actually means Al
Kitabah, which refers to writing ,as it is a noun in the meaning of its
verb, and this would signify that Jesus was not unlettered.
0 Comments:
Post a Comment