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Interfaith

Living alongside Christians, Jews and people of other faiths. Short, honest answers for new Muslims.

Do Muslims believe Jesus will come back?

Yes, Muslims believe Jesus will come back before the Day of Judgment to rule justly, defeat the Dajjal, then die naturally.

No, Muslims believe Jesus was not crucified or killed. The Quran says it was made to appear so, and God raised him up to Himself.

Yes, Muslims believe Jesus is the Messiah (al-Masih), a title the Quran gives only to him, but as an honored prophet, not as God.

Yes, Muslims believe Jonah (Yunus) was a prophet swallowed by a great fish and saved by God after his famous dua from inside its belly.

Yes, Muslims believe in angels as one of six articles of faith. Angels are made of light and always obey God. Here are their roles and names.

Yes, Muslims believe Adam and Eve were the first humans. Both erred, both repented and God forgave them, so Islam has no original sin.

Yes, Muslims believe John the Baptist (Yahya) was a prophet, the son of Zechariah and cousin of Jesus, praised in the Quran for his purity.

Not exactly, but Muslims have two Eids, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, with family, food, gifts and charity. Here's how they compare to Christmas.

Yes, Muslims believe in Noah's Ark and the flood. The Quran tells the story, says the ark rested on al-Judi, and draws lessons on patience.

Yes, Muslims believe David (Dawud) and Solomon (Sulayman) were prophets and kings. God gave David the Psalms and Solomon a unique kingdom.

Muslims believe in the Bible in part: God revealed the Torah, Psalms and Gospel, but today's text changed over time. Here's how Muslims see it.

Yes, Muslims believe in Jesus as a great prophet and the Messiah, born of the Virgin Mary, but not as God. Here's what the Quran says.