Title: Jesus Christ

Author: Ali Al-Jifri

Edition: Wisdom of the Orient

Medium: Book

Theme: Pillars of Faith

Description: Al Habib 'Ali al-Jifri presents, through this little book, two eminent figures of Islam, Jesus Christ and his mother Mary. The importance of Jesus is due to several factors. First, he is for Muslims one of the major prophets who preceded the Seal of the Prophets, Muhammad. On several points, moreover, the Koran contests Christian scriptural and theological views. Then he is a spiritual master of great stature respected by Muslims. Finally, he will be the central actor in eschatological times: then he will return, welcomed by the Mahdi, and will defeat the Antichrist. As for Mary, one of the holiest female figures in Islam, she is a model for Muslims: the perfection of her obedience and her Purity made her worthy to carry Jesus, sent by God, His Word that He projected into Mary and a spirit from Him.