Jesus (AS)The True Story

Jesus is Hazrat Isa A.S

A Prophet of Allah

Son of Mary (Hadhrat Maryam). She had devoted her life to serve God.

An angel appeared to Mary telling her about birth of Jesus without a father.

Birth Location: Bethlehem - Palestine

Birth Time: Between 7 and 2 BC.

Jesus: Star of Bethlehem & Prediction

• According to Bible, ‘Star of Bethlehem’ appeared in the sky.

• Wise men from the East asked: “Where is the baby born to be the king of Jews?”

Jesus: Early Age

Intelligent & Devoted “I am a servant of Allah ”

Jesus: Prophethood

SENT AS THE MESSIAH TO REVIVE THE JEWISH

TEACHINGS

NOT A LAW BEARING PROPHET

TAUGHT FROM THE TORAH - BOOK OF MOSES

REJECTED BY HIS PEOPLE EXCEPT FOR A FEW FOLLOWERS - NOW CALLED CHRISTIANS

Does a Tifl celebrate Christmas on December 25th ?

What do you think ?

Why is Christmas Celebrated ?

Why do Christians Celebrate Christmas?

Christians believe Jesus died on the cross for their sins.

Christmas is a celebration of his birth.

Exact birthday of Jesus is not known. It was not in December, rather close to the summer time.

Was Jesus Born in December ?

Christian celebrate Christmas because they believe Jesus

was born on this day.

This is NOT correct.

Why 25th

December ? 25th December was

an important day

for the pagans

Pagans used to

celebrated the birth

of the Sun gods

Holy Bible: Birth of Jesus

Scholars of Bible say that the birth of Jesus CANNOT be December 25th

01In 3rd century, it was believed that Jesus was born on 6th January. In 4th

century, they moved it to December 25th

02

Luke: Chapter 2 Verses 6-8

• “While they were there, the timecame for the baby to be born, andshe gave birth to her firstborn, a son.She wrapped him in cloths and placedhim in a manger, because there wasno guest room available for them.And there were shepherds living outin the fields nearby, keeping watchover their flocks at night.”

A manger is this wooden structure used to hold food for animals.

Luke : Jesus Birth Conditions

Mary wrapped him in a cloth and laid him in a manger because she didn’t have space in her tent.

Manger

December is extremely cold and no mother would put her new born child outside.

Conclusion from Bible: July to September

Holy Quran: Jesus Birth

“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. But he called her from below

her, Do not grieve; your Lord has provided beneath you a stream. And shake toward you the trunk of the palm tree;

it will drop upon you ripe, fresh dates”

Surah Maryam Verses 24-26

Surah Maryam Verses 24-26

Water Stream

Month of December & Cold

Ripe Dates only appear in the months of summer which are June to August

Holy Quran: Jesus could NOT have been born in the month of December July between June-August

Status of Jesus

Christianity Islam

DifferenceWhat does Quran Say?

Son of God ?

• Christians believe that he isthe Son of God becauseBible says it.

• Possible?

• This should NOT be takenin literal sense butmetaphorically.

• Holy Quran: Chapter 112,Verse 4

Arrest of Jesus

• Strong opposition and persecution

• Arrested while praying

• Taken to Jewish and Roman leaders for prosecution.

• Ordered to be put on the cross.

• Be Humble - Show Mercyand Forgiveness

• ‘What I teach is not myown teaching, but it comesfrom God, Who sent me’ -He was a messenger ofGod.

• ‘Do not store up riches foryourself here on Earth’.

• ‘Love your neighbor as youlove yourself’.

Did Jesus die on the Cross ?

Jesus on the Cross

STAYED ON THE CROSS FOR A FEW HOURS -TAKES DAYS TO DIE

HE PRAYED TO ALLAH FOR HELP

HE FELL UNCONSCIOUS AND WAS TAKEN DOWN

CHRISTIANS BELIEVE THAT HE DIED ON THE

CROSS

How does the story of Jesus differ in the Bible?

Christian Belief : Jesus was sent to Earth to be

the ultimate sacrifice for mankind’s sins

Died on the cross

God resurrected Jesus

After he reveals himself to be alive, he physically

ascended into the heavens by God

What to say to my friends?

Be happy for their time of happiness and celebration.

Wish them the best!

If asked about Christmas Tree or presents: Explain why

you do not celebrate Christmas.

How does Jesus’s story actually end after crucifixion ?

• Placed in tomb where he was treated with ointment made ofherbs.

• Met his close followers and left the Roman Empire.

• We believe that he went East away from the Romans.

Jesus Travelled to Kashmir

• Travelled to Kashmir toescape from Roman Empireto take the message of Godto other Jewish tribessettled in modern dayAfghanistan and Kashmir(India).

• He has said before: ‘I amnot sent but unto the lostsheep of the house ofIsrael’ (Mathew 15:24)

Tomb of Jesus

• Tomb titled as the tomb ofYouza Asouph.

• Body is buried in East-Westdirection according to theJewish tradition.

• Wounds shown in theengraved footprint matchthe wounds that areinflicted due to crucifixion.

Everyone is waiting for the return of Jesus.

•Except us!

Fatah (Victory)

[48:2] Verily, We have granted thee a clear victory

What is the Victory ?

• The Promised Messiah (as) as thespiritual return of Jesus foretold by theHoly Prophet (SAW).

• Messiah came to revive the teachingsof Islam, including the true story ofJesus’s death.

• The Promised Messiah Hadhrat MirzaGhulam Ahmad (as) also came tospread the message of Peace to theEarth.

What does Khalifatul Masih IV said about it ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_6gvd0ftbQ

Discussion & Q/A Session