Jesus was not crucified, and you answer for yourself
“As you live Islam as you practice Islam your akhlaq will invite people to Islam.”
Muslims should understand the Quranic view of Jesus and personal accountability, then live and communicate that faith respectfully through good character.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Introduces Good Friday and Easter and contrasts Christian and Islamic views of Jesus.
- Presents the Quranic claim that Isa was neither killed nor crucified and will return as Allah’s servant.
- Argues that Quranic categorical claims remain true, using scriptural and historical comparisons.
- Explains individual accountability, rejecting the idea that another person can bear one’s sins.
- Encourages Muslims to understand, practice, and respectfully communicate their beliefs through their character.
In the khateeb's words
“And you will find as you live Islam as you practice Islam your akhlaq will invite people to Islam.”
“We will not give divinity to any man. No man can have divinity. only Allah is the one who is divine.”
For the dinner table
Today the khatib explained that Good Friday and Easter are central Christian observances, while Muslims hold a different belief about what happened to Isa, or Jesus. The Quran teaches that Isa was not killed or crucified, was raised by Allah, and will return as a servant of Allah rather than as divine. Every person is individually responsible before Allah, and no one can carry another person’s sins; Allah does not punish unjustly or without the message reaching someone. We should learn and live this faith, speak about it respectfully, and let our character invite people toward Islam.
- What does it mean to be responsible for your own actions?
- How can good character show others what Islam teaches?
- How might we discuss religious differences respectfully?