The answer depends on which religious perspective you're asking from. In Islam, Jesus is not considered Lord, but rather a prophet of God (Allah).
Islamic Perspective on Jesus and Allah
Here's a breakdown based on Islamic teachings:
- Allah is the One and Only God: In Islam, Allah is the sole God, the creator and sustainer of the universe. There is no concept of a Trinity or that God has any partners or offspring.
- Jesus as a Prophet: Islam views Jesus (Isa) as a highly revered prophet of God, sent to the Israelites.
- No Divinity Claim: According to Islamic belief, Jesus never claimed to be divine or the Son of God. This is a critical difference from Christian theology.
- The Quran and Jesus: The Quran recognizes Jesus' virgin birth and his performance of miracles through God's permission, but strictly rejects any notion of his divinity.
- Rejection of the Trinity: Mainstream Islamic traditions firmly reject the concept of the Trinity (God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit) and any notion of Jesus being part of it.
- Jesus' Role: Islam sees Jesus as a messenger with the Gospel scripture, affirming but modifying the Mosaic Law, and not as a divine entity himself.
| Aspect | Islam | Christianity |
|---|---|---|
| God | Allah, the one and only God | God (Trinity: Father, Son, Holy Spirit) |
| Jesus | A prophet of Allah, human, not divine | The Son of God, both fully human and fully divine |
| Relationship | Jesus is a messenger of Allah, subservient to Allah | Jesus is God, equal to the Father |
Conclusion
Therefore, from an Islamic perspective, Jesus is a prophet and messenger of Allah, not Lord. The term 'Lord' in Islam typically refers to Allah alone.
