Death of Jesus

Instructor

Aatir Mujtaba Khan

Modules

6 Modules

Level

Beginner

Foundations

About the Instructor

Missionary Aatir Mujtaba Khan
dedicated his life for the propagation of Islam Ahmadiyya, graduated from Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada in 2020 and has since served in Canada in various regions and departments.

Graduate of Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada 2022)

Currently Posted in National General Secretary Office

About the Course

Is it possible for a human being to physically survive in the heavens for thousands of years? Does the Holy Quran support the idea of a physical ascension, or does it affirm that the natural laws of life and death apply to every human being—including the Prophets of God?

This course addresses one of the most vital questions in Islamic theology: Is Jesus (as) alive or dead? This inquiry is central to our dialogue with the wider Muslim world and is fundamental to understanding the true status of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) and the claims of the Promised Messiah (as).

Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as), the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, mentioning the importance of this topic writes:

“Keep in mind that for the sake of testing our truth or falsehood and those of our opponents, the death or life of Jesus (as) is the criterion. If Jesus (as) is indeed alive, then all our claims are false and all our arguments are worthless. But if he is indeed dead according to the Quran, then our opponents are in the wrong. Now the Quran is the arbiter between us. Think over it.” > — (Tuhfah-e-Golarviyyah, RuhaniKhazain, Vol. 18, p. 264, Footnote)

While the Promised Messiah (as) presented 30 distinct verses in his book Izala-e-Awham to prove the natural death of Jesus (as), this course focuses on four foundational verses. We will analyze these verses alongside supporting evidence from the Ahadith and the commentaries of classical scholars:

1. 3:145: A study of the universal declaration that “all Messengers” before the Holy Prophet (sa) have passed away, leaving no room for exceptions.

2. 5:118-119: An examination of Jesus’ (as) own testimony on the Day of Judgment, proving his ignorance of his followers’ later deviations.

3. 3:56: A linguistic breakdown of the word Mutawaffika, explaining why the promise of a “natural death” must precede spiritual exaltation.

4. 4:159: A clarification of the word Rafa’a. We will explain how this refers to a dignified, spiritual exaltation rather than a physical ascent, proving Jesus (as) did not die an “accursed” death on the cross.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will have achieved:

• A baseline understanding of the Quranic arguments regarding the death of Jesus (as).

• The ability to present the supporting evidence provided by the Promised Messiah (as) with clarity and confidence.

• A baseline for further expansion of knowledge, allowing you to engage in constructive dialogue about this topic.

Ready to begin your learning journey?

Start this course and strengthen your knowledge and confidence in conveying the truth of Islam.

Missionary Mansoor Azeem, dedicated his life for the propagation of Islam Ahmadiyya, graduated from Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada in 2016 and has since served in the UK, Mexico, Uganda, Western and Central Canada in various regions and departments. He has also served with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association Canada, engaging and connecting the youth with faith through various activities and programs.

He holds a deep passion for the history of Islam and takes a particular interest in exploring the concept of God across different religions, with a focus on presenting rational and scientific arguments for the existence of God.

This course is built on his thesis, “Reality of Anti-Christ” that he wrote during his Jamia years in 2014 and 2015. We believe this course and its material would be really beneficial for those who would like to take a deeper dive into this subject, insha’Allāh.

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