First of all we need to know that even Satan believes in God and he knows Christ is the truth. If a follower of Islam or even the one who founded Islam said "I believe in Christ " it wouldn't mean or prove anything.  

Satan knows how to deceive those who want to be men or women of God.

In China they say the most frightening lie is the one that is half true, then things will be so mixed up, it will be hard to tell it is a lie. Contradictions between the Jesus of Islam and the Jesus of the Bible cannot be reconciled, since some of these contradictions are diametrically opposed to each other.   

The chart below illustrates some of these obvious differences, which clearly cannot be reconciled. Jesus cannot be the “Son of God” and not be the “Son of God”. He could not die on the cross, and not die on the cross.

Jesus	Islam	Bible
Son of God	Jesus is not the Son of God, but only a prophet.   Surah 4:171, Surah 9:30 Surah 10:68, Surah 17:111, Surah 18:4, Surah 19:35,88	Jesus is the Son of God, and a prophet. Matthew 27:53, Mark 1:1, Luke 1;35, Luke 22:70, John 1:35, John 3:18, 5:25, 20:31
Deity	Jesus is just a man, and not God. Surah 5:17, 75,116 Surah 23:24	Jesus is not only man, but God incarnate as proclaimed in the Old and New Testaments. Isaiah 9:6, John 1:1-3
The Cross	Jesus did not die on the Cross, but a phantom was killed in his place.    Surah 4:157 Surah 3:55	Jesus died on the cross for the sins of the world. Matthew 27:50, John 19:30, Mark 15:37, Luke 23;46
His purpose	Jesus came to deliver the message of the prophets, who were before him. Mohammad like Jesus came to give the same message of Islam.   Surah 2:136, Surah 3:84, Surah 42:13, Surah 5:46	Jesus came to die for the sins of the world, as the way of salvation. His death paid for sins. John 3:15-17

   

Therefore since both positions cannot be reconciled, we can clearly see the Jesus of the Bible and the Jesus of the Quran, cannot both be the same person.  In addition to these differences, the Jesus Islam and the Quran have other differences, which can be clearly seen. 

The Names of Jesus in Islam

    Jesus is known by several names and titles in the Quran. In the Quran, the most popular name used for Jesus is Isa, used 25 times. Sixteen times the name is linked with the title, “son of Mary”.  Jesus is also referred to Al Messiah (The Messiah) eight times.  He is also called the Word of God, Kalimet Allah, two times, and Ruh Allah, Sprit of Allah, once.

1. Isa

    Jesus in the Quran is not known by the name Jesus, which is the Greek pronunciation of the Hebrew name Joshua, but by the name “Isa”.  According to Samuel Zwemer, author of the Muslim Christ, there are several theories on the name Isa in the Quran.  

One theory is that Mohammad used the name Isa because it rhymed better with the name of Moses, Musa, the Quran was written in poetic prose. The problem with this theory, the names of Moses and Jesus (Musa and Isa) are only linked five times. Another is by Muslim commentator Beidhawi, he says Isa is the Arabic form of the Hebrew Yesu’a (Joshua). An additional theory, which has gained traction, is the name was a result of the Jews of Medina, who gave Mohammad the Hebrew name Esau, Isa, in place of Joshua, as a term of derision.,

A fourth explanation is offered by Dr. Otto Pautz.  "The Koran  expression Isa corresponds with the Hebrew Esau, the name of the brother of Jacob (Israel). Because his descendants all through their history stood hostile over against the Israelities, who were the people of the promise, the later Jews caricatured the name of Jesus by making it Esau.  Mohammed took this form of Esau from the Jews at Medina, without being conscious of the sinister import connected with the name in their minds." We would like further proofs of this ingenious theory before accepting it, although it appears most plausible in view of all that Mohammed borrowed and adapted from Judaism.

2. Son of Mary

     Along with the name Isa, which appears twenty-five times, is the phrase “Son of Mary” which occurs sixteen times linked with Isa, and twenty-five times total.  In contrast to the Gospels, the name Son of Man is the most common used phrase to identify Jesus, followed by Son of God.

6. And when Jesus (Isa) son of Mary said: O Children of Israel! Lo! I am the messenger of Allah unto you, confirming that which was (revealed) before me in the Torah, and bringing good tidings of a messenger who cometh after me, whose name is the Praised One. Yet when be hath come unto them with clear proofs, they say: This is mere magic. Surah 61:6

3. Al Messiah (The Messiah)

    This term occurs eight times in the Quran, and is often joined with Isa (Jesus) or it used by itself.  The declaration of Messiah’s humanity and his non-divine nature is clearly demonstrated in this Surah, since the Quran claims Allah could destroy the Messiah,

17. They indeed have disbelieved who say: Lo! Allah is the Messiah, son of Mary. Say : Who then can do aught against Allah, if He had willed to destroy the Messiah son of Mary, and his mother and everyone on earth? Allah's is the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them. He createth what He will. And Allah is Able to do all things. Surah 5:17 

4. The Word of God (Kalimet of Allah)

    Two times the messiah is referred to as the “Word of God” or Kalimet Allah, Surah 3:40 and Surah 4:169.   

5. The Spirit of God (Ruh of Allah)
  One time he is called the Spirit of God, in Surah 4:169. In this verse, all five names used for Jesus are included, along with a very specific rejection of the doctrine of the trinity. 

171. O People of the Scripture! Do not exaggerate in your religion nor utter aught concerning Allah save the truth. The Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, was only a messenger of Allah, and His word which He conveyed unto Mary, and a spirit from Him. So believe in Allah and His messengers, and say not "Three". Cease! (it is) better for you! Allah is only One God. Far is it removed from His transcendent majesty that he should have a son. His is all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. And Allah is sufficient as Defender Surah 4:171

    Mohammad’s understanding of the Trinity was incorrect; he understood the doctrine to include Mary as the third person, not the Holy Spirit.  Several Surahs indicate this to be the case. (See Surahs 5:18, 75)

116. And when Allah saith: O Jesus, son of Mary! Didst thou say unto mankind: Take me and my mother for two gods beside Allah? he saith: Be glorified It was not mine to utter that to which I had no right. If I used to say it, then Thou knewest it. Thou knowest what is in my mind, and I know not what is in Thy mind. Lo! Thou, only Thou art the Knower of Things Hidden. Surah 5:116

Jesus in the Quran

   The Jesus of Islam, is derived from two main sources, first the Quran and second the Hadith or traditions.  The traditions were collected a couple hundred years after the death of Mohammad, so Muslims selectively question the validity of various Hadith.  Muslims are not likely to question the Quran, which according to Islam is the copy of an identical book in Heaven.

The account of Jesus in the Quran can be divided into several segments;

• His annunciation,
• His birth,
• His miracles
• His mission and message
• His death
• His character as an apostle and prophet

His Annunciation

According to the Quran, Mary went out into the wilderness, and the Allah sent “Our spirit” , the angel Gabriel who assumed the form of a perfect man, he announced to Mary she would give birth to the Messiah. The Messiah would speak from his cradle and to men, with a message to Israel.  Allah would create the Messiah in her womb, even though no man had touched her.

43. O Mary! Be obedient to thy Lord, prostrate thyself and bow with those who bow (in worship).44. This is of the tidings of things hidden. We reveal it unto thee (Mohammad). Thou wast not present with them whenthey threw their pens (to know) which of them should be the guardian of Mary, nor wast thou present with them whenthey quarrelled (thereupon). 45. (And remember) when the angels said: O Mary! Allah giveth thee glad tidings of a word from Him, whose name is the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, illustrious in the world and the Hereafter, and one of those brought near (unto Allah).46. He will speak unto mankind in his cradle and in his manhood, and he is of the righteous.47. She said: My Lord! How can I have a child when no mortal hath touched me? He said: So (it will be). Allah createth what He will. if He decreeth a thing, He saith unto it only: Be! and it is.48. And He will teach him the Scripture and wisdom, and the Torah and the Gospel. 49. And will make him a messenger unto the children of Israel, (saying): Lo! I come unto you with a sign from yourLord. Lo! I fashion for you out of clay the likeness of a bird, and I breathe into it and it is a bird, by Allah's leave. I healhim who was born blind, and the leper, and I raise the dead, by Allah's leave. And I announce unto you what ye eat andwhat ye store up in your houses. Lo! herein verily is a portent for you, if ye are believers.50. And (I come) confirming that which was before me of the Torah, and to make lawful some of that which wasforbidden unto you. I come unto you with a sign from your Lord, so keep your duty to Allah and obey me  Surah 3:43-50

16. And make mention of Mary in the Scripture, when she had withdrawn from her people to a chamber looking East, 17. And had chosen seclusion from them. Then We sent unto her Our spirit and it assumed for her the likeness of a perfect man.18. She said: Lo! I seek refuge in the Beneficent One from thee, if thou art God fearing. 19. He said: I am only a messenger of thy Lord, that I may bestow on thee a faultless son. 20. She said: How can I have a son when no mortal hath touched me, neither have I been unchaste!21. He said: So (it will be). Thy Lord saith: It is easy for Me. And (it will be) that We may make of him a revelation for mankind and a mercy from Us, and it is a thing ordained. Surah 19:16-21

 

His Birth

The Jesus of Islam was born by the trunk of palm tree. The baby Jesus of Islam consoled his mother who did not know how to explain the birth of a son. First he told her about a little stream of water, a rivulet where she could drink water, he then tells her to shake the date tree and eat the dates and be consoled.  Mary then takes the baby back to her town’s people, who accuse her of being a wicked women, the baby Jesus then comes to the defense of Mary, making all know he was a prophet, a slave of Allah, speaking from the cradle. 

The Jesus of Islam declares from the cradle, he would die and be resurrected, which is why according to Islam, Jesus will return, get married, and then die, followed by the resurrection.   

The version of the events here are very similar to events described in a Christian Apocryphal work known as The Infancy Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew  In this work the infant Jesus orders a palm tree to feed his mother dates, he then orders the tree to rise. The baby Jesus then orders the palm tree to open a course of water between its roots.

 

22. And she, conceived him, and she withdrew with him to a place.23. And the pangs of childbirth drove her unto the trunk of the palm tree. She said: Oh, would that I had died ere this and had become a thing of naught, forgotten!24. Then (one) cried unto her from below her, saying: Grieve not! Thy Lord hath placed a rivulet beneath thee,25. And shake the trunk of the palm tree toward thee, thou wilt cause ripe dates to fall upon thee.26. So eat and drink and be consoled. And if thou meetest any mortal, say: Lo! I have vowed a fast unto the Beneficent,and may not speak this day to any mortal.27. Then she brought him to her own folk, carrying him. They said: O Mary! Thou hast come with an amazing thing.28. Oh sister of Aaron! Thy father was not a wicked man nor was thy mother a harlot.29. Then she pointed to him. They said How can we tale to one who is in the cradle, a young boy?30. He spake: Lo! I am the slave of Allah. He hath given me the Scripture and hath appointed me a Prophet,31. And hath made me blessed wheresoever I may be, and hath enjoined upon me prayer and alms giving so long as I remain alive,32. And (hath made me) dutiful toward her who bore me, and hath not made me arrogant, unblest.33. Peace on me the day I was born, and the day I die, and the day I shall be raised alive!34. Such was Jesus, son of Mary: (this is) a statement of the truth concerning which they doubt. Surah 19:22-34 

  In the Infancy Gospel of Pseudo Matthew, we read about baby Jesus, who like the baby Jesus of the Quran speaks to his mother about and the palm tree, telling the tree to provide dates and water to his mother. The Jesus here is three days old, about the same age as the baby Jesus of the Quran. 

Then the infant Jesus, who was resting with smiling face at his mother’s bosom, said to the palm, “Bend down, tree, and refresh my mother with your fruit.” And immediately, at this voice, the palm bent down its head to the feet of Mary, and they gathered fruit from it……Then Jesus said to it, “Raise up, palm, and be strong, and be companion of my trees which are in my Father’s Paradise. Open a water course beneath your roots which is hidden in the earth, and from it flow waters to satisfy us”.

His miracles

 The Quran teaches Jesus of Islam would have miracles, like the Jesus of the Bible, including healing the blind and the leper.  He would also raise the dead. However, the Jesus of Islam records a miracle which is not in the scripture. In this miracle Jesus creates a pigeon or bird from clay and breathes life into it, causing it to fly this scene is repeated in Surah 5:110.   

This “so-called” miracle is not found in the bible, but it is found other works, which Mohammad may have had access to, including The Infancy Gospel of Thomas and its Arabic translation known as The Arabic Infancy Gospel.

48. And He will teach him the Scripture and wisdom, and the Torah and the Gospel.49. And will make him a messenger unto the children of Israel, (saying): Lo! I come unto you with a sign from your Lord. Lo! I fashion for you out of clay the likeness of a bird, and I breathe into it and it is a bird, by Allah's leave. I heal him who was born blind, and the leper, and I raise the dead, by Allah's leave. And I announce unto you what ye eat and what ye store up in your houses. Lo! herein verily is a portent for you, if ye are believers.50. And (I come) confirming that which was before me of the Torah, and to make lawful some of that which was forbidden unto you. I come unto you with a sign from your Lord, so keep your duty to Allah and obey me   51. Lo! Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. That is a straight path.52. But when Jesus became conscious of their disbelief, he cried: Who will be my helpers in the cause of Allah? The disciples said: We will be Allah's helpers. We believe in Allah, and bear thou witness that we have surrendered (unto Him). 53. Our Lord! We believe in that which Thou hast revealed and we follow him whom Thou hast sent. Enroll us among those who witness (to the truth). Surah 3:48-53 

In the Infancy Gospel of Thomas we read the following regarding the creation of birds from clay, 

I Thomas the Israelite, announce and make known to all you brethren from the Gentiles the childhood and the great deeds of our Lord Jesus Christ….When this child Jesus was five years old, he was playing at the ford of a stream….He made soft cla and modeled twelve sparrows from it. It was the Sabbath when he did this. There were many other children playing with him. A certain Jew saw what Jesus did while playing on the Sabbath; he immediately went and announced to his father Joseph, “See your child is at the stream, and has taken clay and modeled twelve birds; he has profaned the Sabbath.” Joseph came to the place, and seeing what Jesus did he cried out, “Why do you do on the Sabbath what it is not lawful to do?” Jesus clapped his hands and cried sparrows, “Be gone” and the sparrows flew off chirping. The Jews saw this and were amazed… 

The same Jesus of this work then kills another who happens to bump into him, demonstrating the source behind the work.

“Once again he was going through the village, and a child who was running banged into his shoulder. Jesus as angered and said to hi, “You shall go no further on your way.” And immediately the child fell down dead.”

His mission and message

The message of the Muslim Jesus is the same as Mohammad’s, which is to bring man back to Allah, not to redeem them. Jesus is presented as one of many prophets who have a similar mission, with Mohammad being the last of the prophets with this same message.  Mohammad’s message is a repetition of the earlier apostles, message including Moses and Jesus.