Do Muslims Believe in Jesus? What the Qur’an Really Says Yes. Islam strongly believes in Jesus. But the belief is different from the Christian view. What the Qur’an says about Jesus (Isa in Arabic): ✔ Jesus is a prophet and messenger of God ✔ Born miraculously to Mary (Maryam) without a father ✔ Performed miracles by God’s permission ✔ Called the Messiah (Al-Masih) ✔ Is honored and respected greatly ✔ Will return near the end of time Key differences from Christianity: ✖ Muslims do not believe Jesus is God ✖ Muslims do not believe Jesus is the son of God ✖ Muslims do not believe Jesus was crucified (The Qur’an says he was not killed but raised up by God.) Important Qur’an Verses About Jesus 1. Jesus was born miraculously: “She (Mary) said: How can I have a son when no man has touched me? He said: This is easy for Allah…” — Qur’an 19:20–21 2. Jesus is a prophet of God: “The Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, was only a messenger of Allah…” — Qur’an 4:171 3. Jesus performed miracles: “…I heal the blind and the leper, and I bring the dead to life by Allah’s permission.” — Qur’an 3:49 4. Jesus was not crucified: “They did not kill him, nor did they crucify him… Allah raised him up unto Himself.” — Qur’an 4:157–158 Short Answer 👉 Islam believes in Jesus as a prophet, Messiah, miracle-worker, and a righteous servant of God — but not as God or the son of God.