Jesus The Son of Mary Q&A By Salah Abdul-Wahhab Ameen

Muslim children growing up in Christian-majority societies inevitably face questions and claims about Prophet Isa (Jesus), the son of Maryam (peace be upon them both) — from classmates, neighbors, teachers, and the broader culture. What does Islam say about Isa? What is the difference between the Islamic and Christian positions? How should a Muslim child understand and respond?

Jesus the Son of Mary: Q&A by Salah Abdul-Wahhab Ameen is a concise booklet written in accessible question-and-answer format specifically to equip Muslim children with clear, correct, and confident answers — grounded in the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah — about the Islamic understanding of Prophet Isa ibn Maryam.

What This Book Covers

Who Is Isa in Islam?

The book establishes clearly from the Qur'an who Prophet Isa (peace be upon him) is: one of the greatest messengers of Allah, born miraculously to Maryam without a father by the permission of Allah, given the Gospel (Injil) as a revealed scripture, and sent specifically to the Children of Israel. He is honored and beloved in Islam — not as the son of God, but as a noble prophet and servant of Allah.

The Key Differences Between the Islamic and Christian Positions

The Qur'an is explicit: "They have certainly disbelieved who say that Allah is the Messiah, the son of Mary." (Surah al-Ma'idah: 72). The book explains the Islamic position on the divinity of Isa, the Trinity, the crucifixion, and the second coming — all addressed from the Qur'an and Sunnah, in language a child can understand and remember.

The Return of Isa (peace be upon him)

One of the major signs before the Day of Judgment is the return of Prophet Isa (peace be upon him) — an event confirmed in authentic hadith. The book covers this in age-appropriate terms, helping children understand an important aspect of Islamic eschatology that they may encounter when discussing the end times with non-Muslims.

About the Author

Salah Abdul-Wahhab Ameen writes accessible Islamic material for young readers, presenting matters of creed in a question-and-answer format suited to children encountering these questions for the first time. Published by Al-Binaa Publishing.

Who This Book Is For

Muslim children ages 8–14 living in Western or Christian-majority environments where questions about Isa ibn Maryam arise regularly. Also excellent for Islamic school and Sunday school curricula covering comparative religion and aqeedah.

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For the lives of all the Prophets including Isa (peace be upon them), see Ibn Kathir's Stories of the Prophets. For other books to build a child's aqeedah, see Knowledge Seekers: Teaching Children Islamic Monotheism and our 10 must-have Islamic books for children.