Jesus is like Adam | Quran 3:59 | Misunderstood Quranic Verses | Dr. Shabir Ally

Dr. Shabir Ally discusses Quran 3:59, which states, "The similitude of Jesus before God is as that of Adam." Critics argue that the analogy is flawed because Adam was created directly from soil, while Jesus was not. Dr. Shabir explains that analogies in the Quran are meant to highlight specific aspects—in this case, both Jesus and Adam being creations of God. He points out that classical Muslim scholars often limited their interpretations to Islamic traditions, sometimes missing insights from previous scriptures. Dr. Shabir elaborates that in the New Testament, Jesus is referred to as the second Adam, emphasizing his humanity and role in bringing grace, paralleling Adam's introduction of sin. The Quran might be using this concept to affirm Jesus's humanity and creation, like Adam. Additionally, he notes that the Bible also calls Adam the "Son of God" metaphorically, suggesting that the Quran might be using similar metaphorical language to clarify the term "Son of God" when applied to Jesus, indicating honor and respect rather than a literal familial relationship.

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