15. Hazrat Isa (Prophet Jesus)
Hazrat Isa, known as Prophet Jesus in other traditions, was born to Maryam (Mary), who was a chaste and devout woman. Isa’s birth was a miracle as he had no father. The angel Jibril (Gabriel) brought the news to Maryam that she would bear a child who would be a revered prophet. Despite her initial astonishment, as she was unmarried and chaste, the divine decree was fulfilled when Isa was born.
Hazrat Isa was endowed with many miracles, including speaking as an infant to defend his mother’s honor. As he grew, he performed numerous other miracles such as healing the sick and reviving the dead, by Allah’s permission. He called people to worship Allah alone and led a life of piety, wisdom, and compassion. His message challenged the prevailing social and religious order, which eventually led to opposition from the authorities.
According to Islamic belief, when the plot to crucify him was enacted, Allah raised Isa to Heaven and he was not crucified. Instead, it appeared so to the conspirators. Hazrat Isa’s return to Earth is a sign of the Day of Judgment, and he remains a significant figure in Islamic eschatology.
