Great God's praise and salaam to Hazrat Esau (Jesus) son of Mary, the Spirit of God and His Grand Messenger who revived the dead and awakened the slumbering ones. God's praise and salaam to his noble mother, Maryam (Mary) who, by divine breath, gave such a great child to those who thirst for God's mercy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Khomeini honors Jesus and Mary as divine messengers within Islamic tradition.
- In plain terms
- Jesus and Mary are respected as holy figures in Islam.
- What can you take from it?
- Islamic tradition honors biblical prophets.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do religions view shared figures?
Another view
It may conflict with Christian doctrinal specifics.
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