Understanding Christianity and Islam - Part 2 (Jesus’ Miracles: A Prophet or the Lord?)
Listen to this Article Jesus’ Miracles: A Prophet or the Lord? Jesus of Nazareth is honored across various faiths as a figure of awe and strength. One of the most extraordinary parts of His ministry was the miracles He performed, healing the sick, opening blind eyes, calming storms, and even raising the dead. But what do these miracles reveal about His identity? Was Jesus merely a great prophet working by the power of God, or do His miracles reveal something far more? 1. A Shared Recognition of Miracles Both Christianity and Islam affirm that Jesus (known as Isa in Islam) performed miracles. The Qur’an attributes several miraculous deeds to Him: Speaking from the cradle (Surah 19:29-33) Creating a bird from clay and breathing life into it (Surah 3:49) Healing the blind and the leper (Surah 3:49) Raising the dead , all “by Allah’s permission” In Islam, these miracles authenticate Jesus as a great prophet , a servant of God endowed with divine support. However, He is ...
