Ten facts you may not know about Jesus in Islam

2. Jesus’ mother, Mary, is mentioned 31 times in the Qur’an, and she is the only woman mentioned by name in the Qur’an. Indeed the Qur’an does not refer to any woman, including Muslim women, more times than Mary. She is not mentioned as many times in the New Testament either. What is more is that the surah, or chapter, 19 in the Qur’an is named after her, and you can easily read this surah on the internet. It is only seven pages.  

3. Muslims believe that Jesus is not merely a prophet, but also one of the top five of God’s messengers to mankind. These five are given the description of being ‘Messengers of firm resolve’. A Muslim is not a true believer unless he believes that Jesus (peace be upon him) was God’s servant, messenger and word which He gave to Mary and a soul from Him.