Surah Aal-i-Imraan
Chapter 3 · Verse 53 · Revealed in Madinah
“Our Lord, we have believed in what You revealed and have followed the messenger Jesus, so register us among the witnesses [to truth]."”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
The Disciples Give Their Support to `Isa
Allah said,
فَلَمَّآ أَحَسَّ عِيسَى
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Following blessed predictions mentioned earlier, Sayyidna ` Isa (علیہ السلام) was born with all promised signs. As a messenger sent to Bani Isra` il, he presented his call to them supported by miracles to prove his prophethood. But, the Bani Isra'il were adamant and kept on rejecting him as a prophet, even going to the limit of being physically hostile to him.
The text now identifies the very first followers of Sayyidna ` Isa (علیہ السلام) brings to light their real creed, expressed first before their prophet and then (in verse 53), reiterated it in the form of a prayer before their Lord.
What does this verse bring up for you today?