The First Miracle of Jesus In Islam vs Christianity
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Introduction
In Islam, the first miracle of Jesus after his miraculous birth was the defense of the honor and purity of his mother, Mary, while he was still an infant in the cradle. This event is clearly mentioned in the Holy Qur’an. Mary was accused by her people of committing adultery or illicit relations and of bearing Jesus through such an act.
27. Then she brought him to her people, carrying him. They said,“O Mary, you have certainly done an unprecedented thing.”
28. “O sister of Aaron, your father was not a man of evil, nor was your mother unchaste.” (Al-Qur’an 19:27–28)
When Mary pointed to the infant, the Qur’an states that Jesus spoke miraculously, saying:
30. “Indeed, I am the servant of Allah. He has given me the Scripture and made me a prophet.”31. “And He has made me blessed wherever I am and has enjoined upon me prayer and zakāh as long as I remain alive.”
32. “And He has made me dutiful to my mother, and He has not made me a wretched tyrant.”
33. “And peace is upon me the day I was born, the day I will die, and the day I will be raised alive.”(Al-Qur’an 19:30–33)
This miracle not only cleared Mary of all accusations, but also confirmed that Jesus was the Messiah, born without a father, and that he was a servant and prophet of Allah, not divine.
Mary’s Honor and the Testimony of the Holy Qur’an
The Qur’an further emphasizes this unique moment and honor:
“[The Day] when Allah will say, ‘O Jesus, Son of Mary, remember My favor upon you and upon your mother when I supported you with the Pure Spirit and you spoke to the people in the cradle and in maturity…’”(Qur’an 5:110)
This verse highlights that speaking in the cradle was a divinely supported miracle and a sign of Mary’s innocence and honor.
The First Miracle of Jesus in Christianity
Water into Wine
In Christian theology, Jesus’ first recorded miracle is turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana of Galilee, as described in John 2:1–11. When the hosts ran out of wine, Mary asked Jesus for help. Jesus initially replied:
“Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.”(John 2:4)He later performed the miracle, which is regarded as the beginning of his public ministry and a demonstration of divine power.
Addressing Mary as “Woman”
Jesus addressing his mother as “woman” raises an important linguistic and theological question:
“Woman, what does this have to do with me?”(John 2:4)The same term is also used elsewhere in the Gospel narrative for a woman accused of adultery:
“The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery…”(John 8:3–4)While some argue that this term was culturally neutral in the original language, the comparison nonetheless raises a meaningful question regarding tone, reverence, and clarity of honor—especially when speaking to one’s mother.
The Qur’anic Contrast
The Qur’an removes any ambiguity by placing these words on the tongue of the infant Jesus:
“And He has made me dutiful to my mother, and He has not made me a wretched tyrant.”(Qur’an 19:32)Here, Jesus himself testifies to his obedience, humility, and reverence toward his mother—qualities emphasized from the very beginning of his life.
A Reflective Question
From the perspectives of moral clarity, emotional weight, historical consistency, and logical coherence, one may ask:
Which of these two first miracles aligns more closely with the dignity of prophethood and the honor of a righteous mother?
Defending a woman falsely accused, while still an infantor
Providing an intoxicating substance at a public gathering
Arabic Terms Explained
Allah — GodʿĪsā — Jesus
Maryam — Mary
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