Muslim believe in Jesus(pbuh) as a Son Of God??

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Muslim believe in Jesus(pbuh) as a Son Of God??

No muslims believes him only as a Prophet….

First of all lets analyse what the term Son Of God means as per bible.

       Son of God is a metaphorical term used in bible to denote righteous person. This term is used again and again for all prophet. Abraham is son of God, Noah is son of God, David is son of God(Peace be upon all of them) etc

Bible has got son by Tons, in the book of Romans it is clearly mentioned that
Romans  {8:14} For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

It clearly states that son of God means righteous person, as per this if you are a God fearing person then you are a son of God.

So “Son of God” is a metaphorical term used in bible for righteous person.        

But some claim that Jesus (pbuh) is a begotten son of God (God Forbids).

John {3:16} For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.(KJV)

But they fail to realize that this word has been thrown out from bible as an alteration.

Now Revised Standards Version of Bible clearly states that

John 3:16  For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

The word begotten is not there.

But some will still argue no no…I believe its (John 3:16) begotten.

For them….its ok .. the verse says Only begotten son, means God has only one. Now look at Bible
Psalms {2:7} I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou [art] my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
As per this David is the begotten son…..and John 3:16 says God has only one without mentioning Jesus(pbuh)!!

Who is lord and savior???

Cause it should be David(pbuh) as per John 3:16

Its important to note that in bible he has been mentioned as ‘Son Of Man” more than 80 times

Islamic Perspective
As it is clearly mentioned in Quran that God is one, Unique without any partner anyone who believes contrary is out from the purview of ISLAM.

Quran 2: 116. They say, "Allah has taken a son." Exalted is He! Rather, to Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth. All are devoutly obedient to Him,

Quran 4:171. O People of the Scriptures (Jew & Christians), do not commit excess in your religion or say about Allah except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was but a messenger of Allah and His word which He directed to Mary and a soul [created at a command] from Him. So believe in Allah and His messengers. And do not say, "Three"; desist – it is better for you. Indeed, Allah is but one God. Exalted is He above having a son. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.

Here Allah is asking to use  logic that if Jesus(pbuh) is son where is wife??
Quran 6:101. [He is] Originator of the heavens and the earth. How could He have a son when He does not have a companion [i.e., wife] and He created all things? And He is, of all things, Knowing.

Quran 10: 68. They(Christians) have said, "Allah has taken a son." Exalted is He; He is the [one] Free of need. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth. You have no authority for this [claim]. Do you say about Allah that which you do not know?

Quran 17:111 And say, "Praise to Allah, who has not taken a son and has had no partner in [His] dominion and has no [need of a] protector out of weakness; and glorify Him with [great] glorification

Quran 25: 2 He to whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and who has not taken a son and has not had a partner in dominion and has created each thing and determined it with [precise] determination.

Quran 43: 81. Say, [O Muúammad], "If the Most Merciful had a son, then I would be the first of [his] worshippers."

Quran 49:4. Indeed, those who call you, [O Muúammad], from behind the chambers – most of them do not use reason.

Quran 61:6  And [mention] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said, "O Children of Israel, indeed I am the messenger of Allah to you confirming what came before me of the Torah and bringing good tidings of a messenger to come after me, whose name is Ahmad." But when he came to them with clear evidences, they said, "This is obvious magic.

Quran 72: 3. And [it teaches] that exalted is the nobleness of our Lord; He has not taken a wife or a son

Quran112: 3. He neither begets nor is born.

Quote Yes you are right he didn't directly say it, however, he does say that God raised him to heaven but since he was not on the cross, how could he have died. With my catholic background(and may be this jades my perspective a bit) if God made the effort to raise someone to heaven wouldn't it be because that person had greater purpose than the average Joe, or is that why Islam considers him a prophet?

Firstly let me present the story of birth of Jesus (pbuh) from Quran..
Quran 19 (Chapter Mary)
16. And mention, [O Muúammad], in the Book [the story of] Mary, when she withdrew from her family to a place toward the east.

17. And she took, in seclusion from them, a screen. Then We sent to her Our Angel [i.e., Gabriel], and he represented himself to her as a well-proportioned man.

18. She said, "Indeed, I seek refuge in the Most Merciful from you, [so leave me], if you should be fearing of Allah."

19. He said, "I am only the messenger of your Lord to give you [news of] a pure boy [i.e., son]."

20. She said, "How can I have a boy while no man has touched me and I have not been unchaste?"

21. He said, "Thus [it will be]; your Lord says, 'It is easy for Me, and We will make him a sign to the people and a mercy from Us. And it is a matter [already] decreed.' "

22. So she conceived him, and she withdrew with him to a remote place.

23. And the pains of childbirth drove her to the trunk of a palm tree. She said, "Oh, I wish I had died before this and was in oblivion, forgotten."

24. But he called her from below her, "Do not grieve; your Lord has provided beneath you a stream.
25. And shake toward you the trunk of the palm tree; it will drop upon you ripe, fresh dates.

26. So eat and drink and be contented. And if you see from among humanity anyone, say, 'Indeed, I have vowed to the Most Merciful abstention, so I will not speak today to [any] man.' "

27. Then she brought him to her people, carrying him. They said, "O Mary, you have certainly done a thing unprecedented.

28. O sister [i.e., descendant] of Aaron, your father was not a man of evil, nor was your mother unchaste."

29. So she pointed to him. They said, "How can we speak to one who is in the cradle a child?"

30. [Jesus] said, "Indeed, I am the servant of Allah. He has given me the Scripture and made me a prophet.

31. And He has made me blessed wherever I am and has enjoined upon me prayer and zakOEh as long as I remain alive

32. And [made me] dutiful to my mother, and He has not made me a wretched tyrant.

33. And peace is on me the day I was born and the day I will die and the day I am raised alive."

34. That is Jesus, the son of Mary – the word of truth about which they are in dispute.

35. It is not [befitting] for Allah to take a son; exalted is He! When He decrees an affair, He only says to it, "Be," and it is.

36. [Jesus said], "And indeed, Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. That is a straight path."

37. Then the factions differed [concerning Jesus] from among them, so woe to those who disbelieved – from the scene of a tremendous Day.

38. How [clearly] they will hear and see the Day they come to Us, but the wrongdoers today are in clear error.

Verses with respect to Saving him from crucifixion.
Quran 4 (Chapter Women)
157. And [for] their saying, "Indeed, we have killed the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, the messenger of Allah." And they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; but [another] was made to resemble him to them. And indeed, those who differ over it are in doubt about it. They have no knowledge of it except the following of assumption. And they did not kill him, for certain.
158. Rather, Allah raised him to Himself. And ever is Allah Exalted in Might and Wise.

Quote: If God made the effort to raise someone to heaven wouldn't it be because that person had greater purpose than the average Joe.

Yes you are absolutely right there may be reason, one of the reason which we can clearly see is to save him otherwise it would have been  like Masiha (savior to save people) killed.  He has to serve a great purpose ahead in his second coming he is going to confess that he never claimed to be God. And on the day of judgment Allah will question him that--

Quran 5
116. And [beware the Day] when Allah will say, "O Jesus, Son of Mary, did you say to the people, 'Take me and my mother as deities besides Allah?' " He will say, "Exalted are You! It said it, You would have known it. You know what is within myself, and I do not know what is within Yourself. Indeed, it is You who is Knower of the unseen.

117. I said not to them except what You commanded me – to worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord. And I was a witness

over them as long as I was among them; but when You took me up, You were the Observer over them, and You are, over all things, Witness.

118. If You should punish them – indeed they are Your servants; but if You forgive them – indeed it is You who is the Exalted in Might, the Wise."

Same thing is mentioned in Bible..
Matthew {7:21} Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. {7:22} Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? {7:23} And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Intresting Jesus(pbuh) himself is saying that uttering Lord Lord will not take you to heaven unless u follow the commands of God (no mention of Believe in crucifixion/original sin)…..on that day he will refuse even to identify them.



Purpose of Jesus(pbuh) in his second coming
Sahi Muslim Bk 1, Number 0287(Sahi Muslim is a book of collection of Traditions of Prophet saw)

Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: By Him in Whose hand is my life, the son of Mary (may peace be upon him) will soon descend among you as a just judge. He will break crosses, kill swine and abolish Jizya and the wealth will pour forth to such an extent that no one will accept it.

He will destroy  Dajjal (Antichrist)…. (Antichrist will dissolve like salt after looking at him)

For all these reason he will be coming back n lastly shall die as a normal human being as Quran clearly mentions  3:185. Every soul will taste death.

Even Prophet (saw) went to heaven in Miraaj (night journey) and met with other prophets but this will not make him son of God.

Quote or is that why Islam considers him a prophet?

Prophet simply means a man approved by God to guide the community.

Bible Acts{2:22} Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know.

John {5:30} I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father(God) which hath sent me.
[Muslim=A person who submits his will to father.(metaphorically father in Bible)]

Islamic Belief regarding Prophets
And we believe that at the time of each and every Prophet it  is necessary for the community to follow him because he is the truth and way  to God no one can go to God without following the path of Prophet.

(Here I wd like to mention that Allah has sent Prophet to all the nations and it is recorded in authentic  saying of the prophet saw that around 1,20,000 prophets were sent to the Earth till last and final messenger and this is the reason even after corruption we can find the last prophet prophasised in their scriptures…in some scriptures(like bible and hindus books) even the name of Mohammmed saw is mentioned

Earlier All prophets were sent to their nations and their teachings were supposed to be followed  by that nation only..subject  to coming of last n final messenger then whole world is suppose to follow him
Matthew {15:24} But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Jesus (pbuh) himself said that still said still much to come and someone will come, who shall teach you and guide you to truth
{16:12} I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. {16:13} Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will show you things to come. {16:14} He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show [it] unto you. )

 

-:And Allah Knows Best:-

Regards
Mohammed Tariq.