Misconception:
Muslims Don’t Believe in or Respect Jesus and Moses
The Truth
Muslims deeply revere Jesus (Isa) and Moses (Musa) as major prophets of Islam, with specific Quranic chapters honoring them.
Explanation:
The Quran highlights the miracles and missions of both prophets:
- “And We gave Moses the Scripture and followed him up with a succession of messengers. And We gave Jesus, the son of Mary, clear proofs and supported him with the Holy Spirit.” (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:87)
Jesus is described as a sign for humanity (Surah Maryam, 19:21), and Muslims await his second coming, as mentioned in Hadith.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
- “Whoever testifies that there is no deity but Allah, that Muhammad is His servant and messenger, that Jesus is His servant and messenger... will enter Paradise.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 3435)
Explanation:
- In Judaism, Moses is considered the greatest prophet, while Jesus is not recognized as a prophet or messiah.
- Christianity reveres Jesus as the Son of God, while Moses holds an important place as a prophet and lawgiver.
