Does the Quran Know Jesus? A Theological Exposé

 Does the Quran Know Jesus? A Theological Exposé

By Dr. Maxwell Shimba | Shimba Theological Institute

The Quran repeatedly claims to honor Isa (Jesus) as a prophet and messenger of God. Yet, a careful, objective examination reveals that the Quran lacks even the most basic historical and biographical details about the life and ministry of Jesus Christ — details that are well-documented in both Biblical Scripture and early Christian history. This absence exposes the Quran not as the Word of the Living God but as a man-made text borrowing fragments from apocryphal legends and oral traditions.

Let’s critically ask the Quran:

1. In which city was Jesus born?
Answer: The Quran never names Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus. In contrast, Micah 5:2 prophesied it, and Matthew 2:1 confirms it. The Quran’s silence is striking for a supposed divine revelation.

2. How many years did Jesus minister on earth?
Answer: The Quran gives no information about the length of Jesus' earthly ministry, while the Bible reveals it was around 3½ years (Luke 3:23).

3. At what age did Jesus begin His ministry?
Answer: Again, the Quran is mute. The Bible clearly records Jesus began His ministry at about 30 years of age (Luke 3:23).

4. How long did He perform miracles and preach publicly?
Answer: Nowhere does the Quran offer this timeline — yet the Gospels meticulously document His miracles and teachings across towns and regions for about three years.

5. Where did Jesus die?
Answer: The Quran denies the crucifixion altogether (Surah 4:157), while historical records and secular historians like Josephus and Tacitus verify that Jesus was crucified in Jerusalem under Pontius Pilate.

6. Where is Jesus buried according to the Quran?
Answer: The Quran neither records the burial of Jesus nor any location, whereas the Bible details His burial by Joseph of Arimathea (Matthew 27:59-60).

7. Who were the 12 disciples of Jesus according to the Quran?
Answer: The Quran mentions vague “hawariyun” (helpers) but names none, while the Bible lists all twelve apostles (Matthew 10:2-4).

8. What sermons did Jesus preach?
Answer: The Quran offers no record of the Sermon on the Mount, the Parables, or His teaching on the Kingdom of God — all central to the Biblical Gospel.

9. Who were His family members?
Answer: The Quran only names Mary (Maryam) and omits His earthly father figure Joseph, and His brothers like James and Jude (Matthew 13:55).

10. What prophecies did Jesus fulfill?
Answer: The Quran does not mention a single Old Testament prophecy fulfilled by Jesus — yet the Bible lists over 300 prophecies completed by Him.

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Conclusion:
These glaring omissions unmistakably prove that the Quran does not possess divine knowledge concerning Jesus Christ, the most significant figure in human redemption history. The absence of these critical details reflects a document assembled from fragmented, second-hand oral myths rather than a true revelation from the Living God.

As the Apostle Paul rightly declared:

“But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed.” — Galatians 1:8

The Bible is complete, accurate, prophetically fulfilled, and historically verified — while the Quran remains an inconsistent, man-centered document lacking divine signature.

Jesus Christ is not just a prophet. He is the Son of the Living God, the Word made flesh, crucified, risen, and coming again as King of kings.