Jesus: The True Story December 2015 Majlis Atfal ul Ahmadiyya USA

Who is Jesus?

Jesus is Hadhrat Isa (as) A Prophet of Allah Son of Hazrat Maryam (Mary). She had devoted her life to serve Allah An angel appeared to Marry telling her about the birth of Jesus without a father

Jesus (Hadhrat Isa) Born in Bethlehem between 7 and 2 BC According to Bible, ‘Star of Bethlehem’ appeared in the sky Wise men from the east: “Where is the baby born to be the king of Jews?”

Why is Christmas Celebrated?

Date of Birth of Jesus? Not Known Not likely to be in December because at the time when he was born it Autumn But Christmas is celebrated on December 25 to commemorate the the birth of Jesus

why not? Does a Tifl celebrate Christmas?

What to say to my friends? You should wish them best. Be happy at their time of happiness If asked about Christmas Tree or presents: explain that you do not celebrate Christmas. It has become a commercial holiday. Too much extra spending on things that are not needed. Give a small token of appreciation or a card We do not celebrate birthdays, anyone’s birthday. Do we?

Jesus as young boy Intelligent and devoted boy “I am a servant of Allah” – Jesus People were impressed by him at a very young age

Jesus: The Prophet Sent as the Messiah to revive the Jewish teachings Did NOT bring a new religion Taught from the Torah – The Book of Moses Rejected and persecuted by his people except for a few followers who are now called Christians

what does the Quran Say? Is he Son Of God?

Son of God? Christians believe that he is the Son of God Is that possible? This should NOT be taken in literal sense but metaphorically What does the Quran Say? chapter 112, verse 4

His Teachings Be Humble - Show Mercy and Forgiveness ‘What I teach is not my own teaching, but it comes from God, Who sent me’ - He was a messenger of God ‘Do not store up riches for yourself here on earth’ ‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself’

His Arrest Strong opposition and persecution Arrested while praying with his followers in a garden Taken to Jewish and Roman leaders Ordered to be put on the cross

On The Cross Stayed on the cross for a few days - takes days to die He prayed to Allah for help Fell unconscious and taken down Christians believe that he died on the cross

After Crucifixion Placed in tomb where he was treated with herbs Met his close followers and left the Roman Empire Christians believe that he ascended to heaven We believe that he went East away from the Romans

Where did Jesus go?

Travelled to Kashmir Travelled to Kashmir to escape from Roman Empire To take the message of God to other Jewish tribes Jewish Tribes settled in modern day Afghanistan and Kashmir(India) But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel (Mathew 15:24)

Tomb of Jesus Tomb titled as tome of Yuz Asaf Came from the West in 1 AD Body is buried East-West direction according to Jewish tradition Positions of wounds on engraved footprint match the wounds that are inflicted on the cross

Second Advent The Promised Messiah (as) as the second coming foretold by the Holy Prophet (SAW) Messiah to revive the teachings of Islam Many similarities between Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) and Hadhrat Isa (as)

Next Slide Discussion Q & A

Monthly Tarbiyyat Questions (survey for monthly report) i)Do you offer 5 daily Salat? ii)Do you recite the Holy Quran daily? iii)Are you studying the translation of the Holy Quran? iv)Are you currently enrolled in a Quran Class? v)Did you write a letter to Hazoor (aba) this month? vi)Do you listen to Hazoor's Friday Sermon? ?

General Discussion and Q&A Thank You