Who Were the Disciples of Isa Bin Maryam? Were Their Names Mentioned? Was Isa Baptized in the Quran? And Can the Quran Be Trusted?
By Dr. Maxwell Shimba | Shimba Theological Institute
Introduction: Questions Islam Won’t Answer Clearly
Dear reader,
When discussing Isa Bin Maryam (the Islamic reference to Jesus, son of Mary), Muslims love to claim that they believe in him as a prophet. Yet, the Quran’s portrayal of Isa is suspiciously vague and contradictory when compared to reliable historical records and the New Testament. Today, let’s confront some key questions:
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Who were the disciples of Isa Bin Maryam? Are their names recorded in the Quran?
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Was Isa baptized, as recorded in the Bible, anywhere in the Quran?
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And most importantly — can the Quran truly be trusted as a reliable revelation from God?
Let’s dissect these questions one by one.
1. Who Were the Disciples of Isa Bin Maryam? Are Their Names Mentioned in the Quran?
In the New Testament, the names of the twelve disciples of Jesus are clearly recorded: Peter, James, John, Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James (son of Alphaeus), Simon the Zealot, Judas (son of James), and Judas Iscariot (the betrayer).
But in the Quran? Not a single name.
The Quran mentions Hawariyyun (helpers/disciples) in Surah As-Saff 61:14:
“O you who have believed, be supporters of Allah, as when Jesus, the son of Mary, said to the disciples, ‘Who are my supporters for Allah?’ The disciples said, ‘We are supporters of Allah.’”
But it ends there — no names, no number, no identities. A book claiming to “confirm” what came before it (Surah 5:48) can’t even tell us who the disciples were.
Question:
If the Quran came from the same God who inspired the Bible, why leave out the names and details so plainly documented in the Gospels?
2. Was Isa Bin Maryam Baptized in the Quran?
In the Bible, Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist (Yahya bin Zakariya) in the Jordan River — a defining moment marking the start of his ministry.
But in the Quran? Silence.
Nowhere does the Quran record Isa bin Maryam being baptized. No Jordan River. No Holy Spirit descending like a dove. No voice from heaven saying, “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:17)
Another Question:
If Islam claims Isa is a true prophet, why omit this critical, supernatural affirmation of his divine mission — a moment witnessed by the masses?
3. Can the Quran Be Trusted?
These gaps point to an uncomfortable conclusion for honest inquirers:
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A book claiming to confirm the Bible cannot contradict or omit its core, well-documented truths.
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A book that fails to name the disciples of Isa — while pretending to validate him — lacks historical credibility.
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A book that ignores Isa’s baptism, a universally attested event, is deliberately selective or uninformed.
Worse still, the Quran contains conflicting theological claims about Isa’s nature, mission, and fate. It denies his crucifixion (Surah 4:157), a fact established by both biblical, Roman, and extra-biblical historical records. How then can this book be trusted on matters of ultimate truth and salvation?
Final Thought: Truth Has Nothing to Hide
Christianity’s records are clear, specific, and consistent.
The Quran’s version of Isa is incomplete, contradictory, and devoid of vital historical detail.
So, can the Quran be trusted?
The evidence says — no.
At Shimba Theological Institute, we invite seekers to examine the facts boldly and embrace the true Jesus of history — the Son of God, crucified, risen, and coming again.
If you’d like us to write more comparisons between Isa of the Bible and Isa of the Quran, let us know in the comments below. Truth has nothing to fear from scrutiny.
- Dr. Maxwell Shimba
Shimba Theological Institute
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