The Life & Teachings of the Prophet `Isa, alayhi-s-salam

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How we honor the Prophet `Isa (Jesus), alayhi-s-salam

Each year around Christmas, SSC sets aside several days for people to study and remember the life and teachings of the Prophet ‘Isa, alayhi-s-salam. We read Sidi’s teachings on ‘Isa from his books, especially Stories of the Prophets, we do practices together that relate to ‘Isa, and we generally celebrate what Sidi called “The true teachings of ‘Isa, alayhi-s-salam.”

Similarities in Understanding

In the Sufi tradition `Isa, alayhi-s-salam, is a highly esteemed prophet and messenger. This cannot be emphasized enough. A summary of the similarities between Allah’s description of `Isa in the Qur’an and how Christians understand Jesus and Mary follows.

Maryam (Mary), radiyallahu `anha, experienced the immaculate conception and was a virgin when she was impregnated by the Angel Jibril (Gabriel), a.k.a. The Holy Spirit.
Maryam was the recipient of miraculous food and drink manifested for her directly by Allah, subhanallah al-adhim.
Maryam is considered the holiest of women and a model to be emulated.
`Isa performed miracles, such as healing the sick, bringing clay birds to life, manifesting food and drink, and speaking when he was an infant
`Isa will return to Earth before the Day of Judgment to bring peace to the entire world and save it from the false messiah (the Anti-Christ).
Allah gave `Isa many titles praising him, including: Isa son of Maryam, the Spirit from/of Allah, the Messiah, the Word/Logos, and the honorable and distinguished one.

Differences in Understanding

There are also some significant differences in how Sufism and Christianity understand `Isa and his role. They include:

Isa was a prophet and messenger of God, subhanallah al-adhim. His role was to bring the message of Allah, subhanallah al-adhim, to the people of his time until the next prophet came, and to intercede for them on the Day of Judgment. `Isa is not considered the prophet for all of humanity in the Sufi path.
In Sufism `Isa is not considered the son of God.
God is not considered a trinity in Sufism. God is One.
In the Qur’an God says that `Isa was not crucified–another was in his place during the crucifixion.
It is not believed that Jesus died for anyone’s sins, or that his death benefited those who take him as their Savior.
It is not belieed that accepting `Isa as your savior is the only way to achieve God’s forgiveness and eternity in Heaven.

It’s clear that `Isa, alayhi-s-salam, was an extremely holy man who was given many special gifts by Allah, subhanahu wa ta`ala.

Connecting with his spirit is a blessing available to all, alhamdulillah, and we are grateful to take the opportunity to do so during this time of year.

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