The story of 'Isa

The Messiah — his miraculous birth, miracles, and ascension.

'Isa son of Maryam: God's servant and messenger, His word cast to Maryam.

The annunciation

آل عمران 45

Maryam was given glad tidings of a boy named the Messiah 'Isa.

1 / 5

Quick facts

  • Among the resolute messengers.

Lessons

  • 'Isa is God's servant and messenger, not divine.
  • Miracles are by God's leave alone.

✦ 'Isa is God's sign and word — and his servitude to God is his honor.

All items

  1. The annunciation (آل عمران 45)
    Maryam was given glad tidings of a boy named the Messiah 'Isa.
  2. The miraculous birth (مريم 22–23)
    Born without a father — a sign of God.
  3. The miracles (المائدة 110)
    He healed the blind and the leper and raised the dead by God's leave.
  4. The ascension (النساء 158)
    God raised him to Himself — they neither killed nor crucified him.
  5. Descent at the end of time (الزخرف 61)
    He is a sign of the Hour — descending as a just ruler.