Jesus is the Messiah | Quran 3:45 | Misunderstood Quranic Verses | Dr. Shabir Ally

Dr. Shabir Ally addresses Quran 3:45, which speaks of the angel giving Mary the good news of Jesus, called the Messiah. He explains that Muslim commentators have traditionally misunderstood the term "Messiah" by focusing on its Arabic etymology, associating it with meanings like "to touch" or "to travel." However, Dr. Shabir argues that the term should be understood within its religious context, originating from the Hebrew term "Hamashiach," meaning "the anointed one." This concept, he explains, has a rich history in the Old Testament, where it refers to figures consecrated for divine purposes. The term evolved in the Greek New Testament to "Khristos" and eventually "Christ" in English. The Quran's use of "Messiah" aligns with this deeper religious significance, recognizing Jesus by a title important to both Christians and Muslims. For Dr. Shabir, this usage shows how the Quran acknowledges and builds upon the religious concepts known to previous scriptures, reinforcing the continuity and consistency of God's message through different prophets.

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