What does Isa mean?
Jesus, son of Mary: a mighty messenger of Allah, born of a virgin, who will return before the end.
Isa explained
The Quran honours Isa and his mother Maryam, who has a surah in her name. He was not crucified but raised, and he will descend, break the cross, slay the Dajjal and rule by the Shari'ah of Muhammad ﷺ. Muslims believe in him but not that he is divine.
Related terms
- Nabiنَبِيّ
A prophet: one who receives revelation from Allah.
- Rasulرَسُول
A messenger: a prophet sent with a new law or book.
- Dajjalالدَّجَّال
The great deceiver who will appear before the end of time, whom Isa will slay on his return.
- Maryamمَرْيَم
Mary, mother of Isa: the only woman named in the Quran, and the best of its women.
Questions about Isa
What does Isa mean?
Isa (عِيسَى, 'Isa ibn Maryam) means: Jesus, son of Mary: a mighty messenger of Allah, born of a virgin, who will return before the end.
How is Isa written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written عِيسَى and pronounced 'Isa ibn Maryam. It is also spelled Jesus.
Where does Isa come from in the Quran or hadith?
The Quran honours Isa and his mother Maryam, who has a surah in her name. He was not crucified but raised, and he will descend, break the cross, slay the Dajjal and rule by the Shari'ah of Muhammad ﷺ. Muslims believe in him but not that he is divine. Source: An-Nisa 4:157-158; Sahih al-Bukhari 3448.
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