Did Jesus Claim to Be God?
Answered by Ustadh Abdullah Anik Misra
Question: Christians believe that Jesus said he was God. Muslims believe he did not. I, as a Muslim, always receive questions asking: “How do you love Jesus if you think he’s a liar?” In response, I say that he never said he was God and that he actually said there was another prophet (Mohammed PBUH) coming. Are there historical facts I can present to back this up? Christians say: “Well, disciples died saying that Jesus was God. Why would they lie?”
Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious Most Merciful,
As salamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatullah,
I pray this finds you in the best of health and spirits.
The truth about Jesus (peace be upon him) must be plausible and consistent with reason and revelation.
Your Christian friends...