*Prophet Jesus and The Da Vinci Code*

[align=center]Prophet Jesus and The Da Vinci Code


By Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi[/align]

[align=center]Say ye: We believe in Allah, and the revelation given to us, and to Abraham, Isma`il, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to Moses and Jesus, and that given to (all) Prophets from their Lord: we make no difference between one and another of them: and we bow to Allah (in Islam). (Al-Baqarah 2:136)


Behold! the angels said: O Mary! Allah giveth Thee glad tidings of a Word from Him: his name will be Christ Jesus, the son of Mary, held in honor in this world and the Hereafter and of (the company of) those nearest to Allah. (Aal `Imran 3:45)

We believe in all the prophets and messengers of Allah. We respect and honor all of them without any discrimination. We believe that all prophets preached the message of tawheed (oneness of Allah) and all of them invited human beings to worship Allah alone and to live righteous lives.
Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was not the only prophet of God, but he was the last and final prophet of God. Prophet Muhammad was not the founder of Islam; all prophets submitted to God (Muslims) and followed the way of submission to God (Islam). We believe that Jesus was one of the great prophets of God.
In the Qur'an, Jesus is called `Isa. He is also known as Al-Masih (the messiah) and Ibn Maryam (son of Mary). He has many other honorable names and titles in the Qur'an. He is a highly respected religious figure. Every Muslim believes in him, honors him, and loves him. His mother Mary is also highly respected, loved, and honored. There are hundreds of thousands of Muslim men all over the world who feel proud and blessed to have the name `Isa, and there are thousands of Muslim women who feel honored and blessed to be called Maryam.
There is a big controversy going on all over the world at this time about Dan Brown's novel, The Da Vinci Code. This novel is a big thriller, and until now, more than 45 million copies have been sold. Today, a movie based on this novel will be released. Many Christians, especially Catholics, are outraged with this novel. In several countries, Christians are protesting and asking their governments to ban this novel and its movie. Some bishops and cardinals referred to the Danish cartoons against Prophet Muhammad and said that if Muslims were angry with a few cartoons, we should be even more angry with this book. Some Muslims and non-Muslims are asking for our reactions to this book.
We as Muslims do not want to be known as people who react only when something wrong is done to the blessed name of our Prophet Muhammad. We stand for the respect of all religious figures of all religions. Furthermore, Jesus (peace be upon him) is also a blessed prophet for us. We believe in him and honor him. We also have something to say about this novel and movie.
There are two things that I would like to say about The Da Vinci Code. One is positive and the other is negative. The positive thing is that it says that for the first four centuries, Jesus was known only as a prophet of God, and not God. At the Council of Nicea around the year 325 CE, the Emperor Constantine and some bishops changed the true teachings of Jesus.
The Da Vinci Code also says that Jesus (peace be upon him) married one of his female disciples, Mary Magdalene, and had children and that his descendants still exist today. Although the Qur'an does not say anything about Jesus's marriage, his wife, or his children (neither does the New Testament), there is nothing wrong, from the Islamic point of view, if he were married and had children. Allah says in the Qur'an, We did send Messengers before thee, and appointed for them wives and children: and it was never the part of a Messenger to bring a Sign except as Allah permitted (or commanded). For each period is a Book (revealed) (Hud 13:38).
Some Christians consider this story about Jesus to be blasphemous. According to them, to say that Jesus was married means that he is not God. Although they say that God had a son, they say that Jesus could not have had a son. However, as Muslims, we say that just because Jesus wasn't married doesn't make him God. Prophet Yahya (John the Baptist), who was Jesus' contemporary, was not married, yet no one considered him to be divine.
Celibacy does not make any person divine. If Jesus were married, then this does not take away his honor because there were many prophets who came before and after him who were married and had offspring. It is interesting to see a number of books produced today by Christian writers that also say that Jesus was not crucified and that he never claimed to be the Son of God. This is what the Qur'an said a long time ago.
There is, however, a negative side of The Da Vinci Code, that we as Muslims should criticize. The Da Vinci Code is a novel, a work of fiction. It does not present facts about Jesus's life in a serious and respectful manner. It has fictionalized his life and story, and in this sense, it has downgraded this great messenger of Allah.
The author of The Da Vinci Code took some historical facts and then spun a mystery story to thrill and chill his readers. Allah's prophets and His messengers should not be treated in this manner. They are entitled to receive utmost honor and respect from us. It is for this reason that Islam forbids making pictures of Allah's prophets and messengers and also forbids creating fictitious stories and movies about them. Islam teaches us that we should present the prophets' life stories with great care, respect, and the utmost authenticity. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Convey from me even if it is one verse. Speak about Bani Israel without any hesitation; but whosoever tells a lie about me, let him prepare his place in Hell" (Al-Bukhari 3202).
We hope that more and more truth will come out about the life and teachings of Jesus (peace be upon him). We totally reject those who abuse his person through fiction and falsehood. We as Muslims should use this opportunity to inform others about the Islamic position regarding Jesus (peace be upon him). Ameen


Text of Friday Khutbah at the Islamic Society of Orange County, California, United States on Rabi` al-Thani 21, 1427/ May 19, 2006.

** Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi is the president of the Fiqh Council of North America.

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"May God guide us always to see the truth"

your sister

Jamal Al Roo7[/align]

[align=left]Hellllllllllo Jamal Alro7
I couldn't read them all;
also i didn't read The Da Vinci Code yet.
My friend said to me it's a nice book , real story.

but is it about Jesus?

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welcome malikat al behar


actually the the story talk about Jesus,, that what i knew from this topic

at the first i was like you eager to read the story because i heard alot about it..

but i didn't realize it's critical like this!

and to be honest i was thinking to watch the film but after knowing the truth about it i will never do this, although it has some positive point ,, but still in islam prophets shouldn't be presented or acted in films!

that's why i wanted everybody to know what's going on


thnx for passing by..

ur sis

Jamal Al roo7

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Helllllllllllllo; Jamal Alroo7
Interesting topic,
You know Jamal Alroo7

It’s not forbidden in Islam to act like prophets.
There are many stories were written about prophets especially for children.
And they showed them in Islamic channels.
Maybe it’s not preferred because some people will think that’s real.
But I’m convinced I won’t think like that and neither you.
So maybe we can watch it.

Thanks
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welcome again malikat al Behar


I think there is a misconception ,, when i told you that it is forbidden,, i was talking about prophets only,, such as prophet Jesus, and prophet mohammad.. and also his companions such as Abu bakir and Ali.. only those shouldn't be presented and showed in films..otherwise it is permitted to present some islamic characters and that what you see in cartoons or films.. plz read this paragraph again and you will understand..

Allah's prophets and His messengers should not be treated in this manner. They are entitled to receive utmost honor and respect from us. It is for this reason that Islam forbids making pictures of Allah's prophets and messengers and also forbids creating fictitious stories and movies about them"


To make it more clear,, of course you saw or maybe heard about the film "alrisalah", this film talked about prophet mohammad although we never saw any scene that show him in a direct way,, i mean there was no actor,, just a voice


anyway dear it was nice havin this talk with you

i was just seeking the truth,, and we should all do this

my best wishes

ur sis[/align]

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Hey Jamal, hope to be back soon


Take care honey[/align]

welcome dear petals

i'll be waiting for you

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my best wishes

ur sis

[align=left]back to your topic
Believe me Jamal Alroo7,
me too I’m seeking for the truth and only for it;
and I respect that in you so much.

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[align=left]Hey girls

Ok, first I've read the novel,second I hope to see the movie, just to see how loyal it'll be to the novel :)

And no the novel didn't treated The Prophet Jesus in any bad way, even though when it came to the point of him being married I was :drr05_28:

It's something I refuse, though we don't know the real truth.

The Novel is a strong historical evidence of the humanity of Jesus :)

No, he took controversial things,and told historical stories, yes he led the readers to certain believe, but any way it's still doesn't touch the prophet on my opinion, or at least as what they are trying to connect it with The Muhammad matter!.
It's not far from westerns, some ( a play came out long time ago ) considered Jesus to be gay coz he wasn't married!.

If you notice there's no strong objection against the novel in the Islamic world, though Muslims do believe that Jesus wasn't married, and that he is the figure of the young single man.

And on my opinion, I think that the writer is considering -after all-the Christians feelings, anger, and condemned in the Prophet Muhammad cartoons issue, which's a whole other thing!

I have refused "Passion Of The Christ", I would refuse The Da Vinci Code if it was in the same category.

In the end Jamal, when you and I would have the pleasure of meeting online :)


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[align=left]hi dear petals..


ya i know that u've read the story that's why i was waitnig for ur reply

i didn't read the story so i can't be sure about the information ,, maybe u r right,, but still we didn't see the movie because the writer is talking from America,, so i think he knows exactly what happened in the film,, it may differs from the original story

but dear we shouldn't ignore the issue that in islam prophets shouldn't be acted in any way,, and that what i want to be sure of,, if they only talk about historical facts about Jesus then it is ok


thnx for ur information dear

and,, i'm also waiting to see u online

i've sent a message telling u that i'm online but maybe u didn't see it :301:


anyway the days will let us meet :129:


see u soooon

ur sis


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