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Listen to this Article The Cross: What Islam Denies, Christianity Declares One of the clearest dividing lines between Islam and Christianity is the cross , not just as a historical event, but as a theological turning point. What Islam Teaches About the Cross Islam denies that Jesus was crucified. The Qur’an states: “…they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him, but it appeared so to them…” (Surah 4:157) Muslim interpretations vary: Some believe another person was crucified in Jesus’ place (possibly Judas or Simon of Cyrene). Others believe Jesus was taken directly to heaven without dying . In either case, Islam rejects the crucifixion as a real event and thus also denies the resurrection . This view is not based on historical records but a theological objection : that a prophet of God could not suffer such humiliation. What Christianity Declares About the Cross Christianity centers on the crucifixion of Jesus, not as defeat, but as the climax of God’s redemptive pl...

Listen to this Article Jesus and Sinlessness: Unique Among Prophets Among the many titles and honors attributed to Jesus, one stands out as entirely unmatched : His sinlessness . While many prophets across religions are revered for their righteousness and obedience, only Jesus is declared completely without sin , not just by His followers, but even by His critics , executioners , and the Scriptures of more than one religion. Islamic Acknowledgment of Jesus’ Purity Surprisingly to some, the Qur’an uniquely affirms the sinlessness of Jesus in a way it does not for other prophets: Surah 19:19 - The angel says to Mary, “I am only a messenger of your Lord to announce to you the gift of a pure son (ghulaman zakiyyā).” The Arabic term zakiyyā means pure , blameless , or without fault , a description not given to any other prophet in the Qur’an, not even Muhammad. In contrast, Islamic tradition records that: Adam disobeyed. Moses killed a man. Noah got drunk. Jonah fle...