The Rise and Descent of Hazrat Esa (A.S) and his Companions

Abstract

Prophet and messenger Esa ibne Mariam (Jesus son of Mary) holds an elevated status in Al-Quran. He is a messenger and prophet of God, ayat/sign word of Allah, spirit/essence and mercy for mankind as mentioned in Al-Quran. Prophet Esa’s birth was a sign for mankind as it was an unusual birth. Prophet Esa (a.s) is also unique among prophets in that he was a prophet since birth and was able to convey the message of God in his infancy. There are many intriguing facts mentioned about prophet Esa (a.s) in Al-Quran, however in the current post we will mainly discuss common beliefs around prophet’s death and the knowledge about the hour that is conveyed to us in the words of prophet Esa (a.s).

The unbelievers of the Book, always come up with plots of assassination of Prophet Esa’s personality. The true personality of prophet Esa (a.s) is distorted by them and different types of statuses ranging from an impostor to a deity have been associated with him. The rejecters were not able to kill prophet Esa (a.s) physically. Near the time of his natural death, Allah informed the prophet about His intention of giving him death and raising towards Him and purifying him of the falsehoods which unbeliever’s would associate with him. Allah specifically mentioned giving death to prophet Esa (a.s) in Quran, as the prophet had specials signs associated with him including the one of giving life to the dead.