JESUS IN THE QURAN

for this, but warned them of God’s wrath, if they disbelieved in Him afterwards, His prayer was then answered and his disciples happily had their feast. The Quran further clarifies that his creation was no different from that of the first human being: “Jesus in the sight of God is like Adam. He created him from dust, then said to him, ‘Be!’ and he was.” (3: 59) The Quran also mentions the People of the Book, especially the Christians with great fondness: “The nearest in affection to the faithful are those who say, ‘We are Christians’. That is because there are priests and monks among them; and because they are free from pride.” (5: 82) The Quran goes on to say: “Of the People of the Book there are some who stand by their covenant; they recite the word of God during the night and prostrate themselves before Him, who believe in God and the Last Day, who enjoin justice and forbid evil and vie with each other in good works. These are righteous men.” (3: 113-14) The Quran welcomes them to a common faith, saying: “People of the Book, let us come to a word common to us that we shall worship none but God and that we shall associate no partner with Him and that none of us shall take others, besides God, for lords.” (3: 64) o The Quran clarifies that his creation was no different from that of the first human being: “Jesus is like Adam in the sight of God. He created him of dust and then said to him: ‘Be’ and he was.” Staying Cool Often man finds himself amidst highly trying situations. It seems impossible to go on. There is only one way out—that is by not letting oneself be inwardly affected by one’s outward situation, and by staying cool.