Jesus ascent to God's presence

Q: What is the true linguistic meaning of the word tawafa in the Qur'an?

The word tawafa refers to the act of taking the self back, which is a process utilized by Allah in various states such as sleep or when raising a prophet to His presence. It does not carry the inherent meaning of physical death.

Q: How does the Qur'an differentiate between sleep and death regarding the term tawafa?

The Qur'an uses the same root word to describe the state of human beings during sleep, where their souls are taken back by Allah and then returned. This proves that the term implies a spiritual taking back rather than a permanent end to physical life.

Q: What does the Qur'an state regarding the current status of Prophet Jesus?

The Qur'an clarifies that Prophet Jesus was raised up to the presence of Allah. He was not caused to die, but was instead taken into the sight of God to be purified and placed in a position of honor.

Q: What is the significance of the followers of Prophet Jesus?

Allah has promised that those who truly follow Prophet Jesus will be placed above those who do not believe until the Day of Resurrection, demonstrating the eternal nature of the truth revealed to the prophets.

Abstract

This video clarifies the true meaning of the Qur'anic verses regarding Prophet Jesus and his ascent to the presence of Allah. By analyzing the Arabic root word tawafa, it demonstrates that the term does not imply death, but rather the act of God taking the self back. The evidence provided from the Qur'an highlights that Prophet Jesus was raised into the sight of God in his created form.