Prophets in the Quran
Isa
Born to Maryam without a father, who spoke from the cradle and was raised to Allah.
عيسى
Known in English as Jesus
The account
What the Quran relates about Isa
Key events
- 1The annunciation to Maryam
- 2Speaking in the cradle in her defence
- 3The table spread, and his being raised
What is drawn from it
- His birth is compared in the Quran to the creation of Adam
- He is a servant and a messenger — the point the Quran returns to most
References
Surahs where the account appears
The numbers are given so the references can be checked rather than taken on trust.
The stories, taught with their sources
Islamic studies lessons cover the prophets as the Quran tells them rather than as folklore.
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Where is Isa mentioned in the Quran?
In 5 surahs: 3, 4, 5, 19, 61. The numbers are given so the references can be checked rather than taken on trust.
Is there a surah named after Isa?
No surah carries the name, though Isa is mentioned within other surahs.
What are the main events in the story of Isa?
The annunciation to Maryam, Speaking in the cradle in her defence and The table spread, and his being raised.
What is usually drawn from the story of Isa?
His birth is compared in the Quran to the creation of Adam and He is a servant and a messenger — the point the Quran returns to most.
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