Allah’s Exclusive Elevation of 'Isa (peace be upon him) Over the Other Prophets
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Q5: Since Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is the best of the prophets, why was he not raised to the sky in place of 'Isa, if 'Isa was truly raised to it? And why did Allah single out 'Isa for this elevation over the other prophets? Provide the reasons and evidence.
A5: Indeed, Allah the Exalted encompasses everything with mercy and knowledge, and surrounds everything with power and dominion. Exalted is He, possessing perfect wisdom, effective will, and comprehensive power. He chose whom He willed from among people to be prophets and messengers, bringing good news and warning, and He raised some of them above others in degrees. He granted each of them what He willed of distinctions as a favor and mercy from Him. Thus, He singled out His intimate friend Ibrahim and Muhammad (may the prayers and peace of Allah be upon them both) with the status of intimate friendship, and He granted each prophet the signs and miracles He willed, which were appropriate to their time and by which the argument was established against their people, as a wisdom and justice from Him. There is no one who can challenge His judgment, and He is the Mighty, the Wise, the Subtle, the All-Aware. Not every single distinction, in itself, necessitates superiority. Therefore, the fact that 'Isa was singled out for being raised to the sky while alive is in accordance with the will and wisdom of Allah, and it is not because he is superior to his fellow messengers such as Ibrahim, Muhammad, Musa, and Nuh (may the prayers and peace of Allah be upon them all), for they were granted distinctions and signs that necessitate their superiority over him. In summary, the matter ultimately returns to Allah, who manages it as He wills, and He is not questioned about what He does, due to the perfection of His knowledge and wisdom. Then
no action or firming of belief follows from inquiring into that matter; rather, one may be afflicted with confusion by those who revolve around it, and doubt and suspicion may take hold of them. It is incumbent upon the believer to submit to what pertains to the affairs of Allah, and to strive in what pertains to the affairs of the people, in both belief and action. This is the methodology of the prophets and messengers, the path of the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and the guided Salaf of the Ummah.
A5: Indeed, Allah the Exalted encompasses everything with mercy and knowledge, and surrounds everything with power and dominion. Exalted is He, possessing perfect wisdom, effective will, and comprehensive power. He chose whom He willed from among people to be prophets and messengers, bringing good news and warning, and He raised some of them above others in degrees. He granted each of them what He willed of distinctions as a favor and mercy from Him. Thus, He singled out His intimate friend Ibrahim and Muhammad (may the prayers and peace of Allah be upon them both) with the status of intimate friendship, and He granted each prophet the signs and miracles He willed, which were appropriate to their time and by which the argument was established against their people, as a wisdom and justice from Him. There is no one who can challenge His judgment, and He is the Mighty, the Wise, the Subtle, the All-Aware. Not every single distinction, in itself, necessitates superiority. Therefore, the fact that 'Isa was singled out for being raised to the sky while alive is in accordance with the will and wisdom of Allah, and it is not because he is superior to his fellow messengers such as Ibrahim, Muhammad, Musa, and Nuh (may the prayers and peace of Allah be upon them all), for they were granted distinctions and signs that necessitate their superiority over him. In summary, the matter ultimately returns to Allah, who manages it as He wills, and He is not questioned about what He does, due to the perfection of His knowledge and wisdom. Then
no action or firming of belief follows from inquiring into that matter; rather, one may be afflicted with confusion by those who revolve around it, and doubt and suspicion may take hold of them. It is incumbent upon the believer to submit to what pertains to the affairs of Allah, and to strive in what pertains to the affairs of the people, in both belief and action. This is the methodology of the prophets and messengers, the path of the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and the guided Salaf of the Ummah.
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