Ulul 'Azm (Firm Resolve)
'Isa peace be upon him
Al-Masih the Messiah, a word from Allah
Born miraculously to Maryam without a father, he was sent to the Children of Israel with the Injil and clear miracles. Allah raised him up to Himself, and, according to authentic hadith, he will return before the Last Day.
Ulul 'Azm means "those of firm resolve": the five greatest messengers, known for their exceptional patience and determination Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, 'Isa and Muhammad (46:35; 33:7). Nabi (prophet): one who receives revelation from Allah. Every messenger is a prophet, but not every prophet is a messenger.
- Sent to
- The Children of Israel
- Region
- Palestine
- Scripture
- The Injil (Gospel)
- Named in the Quran
- 25 times by name
Key events
- Born to the virgin Maryam by Allah's command "Be" (3:47, 3:59).
- Spoke from the cradle in defence of his mother (19:29-33).
- By Allah's permission, healed the blind and the leper and brought the dead to life (3:49; 5:110).
- Given the Injil, confirming the Torah before him (5:46).
- Gave glad tidings of a messenger to come after him named Ahmad (61:6).
- He was neither killed nor crucified; Allah raised him up to Himself (4:157-158).
Lesson
Humility and mercy, and the oneness of Allah.