What does it say about Jesus in the Qur’an?

The truths conveyed in the Qur’an about Jesus (peace be upon him) are multifaceted.

1. The miracles and prophethood of Jesus:

In the Qur’an (in Surahs Āl-‘Imrān, al-Mā’idah, al-Nisā’, al-Saff and others), it is stated that Jesus performed miracles by God’s permission. In the Risale-i Nur, these miracles are explained as manifestations of God Almighty’s power beyond the laws of nature.

For example, raising the dead, healing the blind and the leper, and giving life to a bird made of clay are all by God’s permission. The Risale-i Nur explains these as proofs confirming the truths of faith and verifying the truth of his prophethood.

2. The virgin birth of Jesus:

The Qur’an declares that Jesus was created without a father (Āl-‘Imrān, 59). In the Risale-i Nur, this is explained as a miracle of God’s power and a wise manifestation of His will. Just as Adam was created without father and mother, the virgin birth of Jesus is also presented as evidence of God’s omnipotence.

3. The descent of Jesus at the end of times:

Although the exact word “descent” does not explicitly appear in the Qur’an, there are allusions to it (al-Nisā’, 159; al-Zukhruf, 61). In the Risale-i Nur’s interpretation of these verses, it is stated that Jesus will return at the end of times, unite with the truths of Islam, and defeat the irreligious movement of the Antichrist (Dajjāl).

4. The matter of monotheism and the Trinity:

In the Qur’an, it is clearly stated that Jesus is not divine, but rather a servant and messenger of God. The Risale-i Nur explains that the Christian belief in the Trinity is rationally false, and it emphasizes the superiority of the Qur’anic truth of Divine Unity (Tawhid). It is also reminded that on the Day of Judgment, Jesus will say: “I said nothing to them except what You commanded me to worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord” (al-Mā’idah, 116–117).

5. The destiny of the religion brought by Jesus:

In the Qur’an, it is indicated that the original religion of Jesus was a true religion, but it was later distorted. In the end times, with the descent of Jesus, the pure essence of Christianity cleansed from distortions will unite with Islam, and the sovereignty of Truth will be established.

In the Qur’an, Jesus (peace be upon him) is described as a great miracle of God’s power, a true prophet, and a messenger confirmed by miracles. His virgin birth, the miracles he performed by God’s permission, his call to his people to worship the One God, and his role in the end times uniting with Islam and defeating the tribulation of the Antichrist—are all explained in the commentary of the Risale-i Nur.