Winter 2018: The Story of Nabi Isa (a)

Course Outline

This course will discuss the story of Prophet Isa (a).

The main objectives of the course are to help students:

  • become familiar with the story of Prophet Isa from the Quran.
  • learn about the history of Prophet Isa and the Christian belief about him
  • understand the concept of miracles
  • learn about the beliefs of monotheism and prophethood

Each session will include a reading of verses in Arabic and English, an explanation, and its commentary. Cross reference to other verses of the Quran on the same theme may also be explored.

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Course Outline

Historical Details

1 – Sura Maidah Verse 110 – Nabi Isa

2 – Sura Maidah Verse 110 – The Holy Books

3 – Sura Maidah Verse 110 – Miracles of Nabi Isa (a)

4 – Sura Maidah Verse 110-111 – Response of his people

5 – Sura Maidah Verse 112-113 – Request of the Disciples

6 – Sura Maidah Verse 114-115 – Du’a of Nabi Isa

7 – Sura Maidah Verse 116 – Nabi Isa on the Day of Judgment

8 – Sura Maidah Verse 117-118 – Nabi Isa’s conversation with Allah

9 – Sura Maidah Verse 119-120 – The Reward of the Righteous