5:114
Said Jesus the son of Mary: “O Allah our Lord! Send us from heaven a table set (with viands), that there may be for us – for the first and the last of us – a solemn festival and a sign from thee; and provide for our sustenance, for thou art the best Sustainer (of our needs).”
Some interpretations emphasize that Jesus frequently prayed to God and referred to Him in affectionate terms such as “Father,” a form of address that appears throughout biblical literature. Within the Hebrew Bible, references to God as a “Father” are commonly understood metaphorically, expressing a relationship of care, authority, and guidance rather than biological parenthood. Consequently, these expressions were not historically interpreted by Jewish communities as implying a literal familial relationship between God and human beings.
Certain passages in the New Testament are also cited in discussions about the understanding of Jesus among early followers. For example, Acts 2:22 presents Jesus as a man chosen by God and supported through divine signs and miracles, while John 11:41–42 depicts Jesus expressing gratitude for God’s response to his prayers. Additionally, biblical texts occasionally refer metaphorically to other individuals as “sons of God,” such as Adam in Luke 3:38. These expressions illustrate the broader use of symbolic language in biblical tradition.
From an Islamic theological perspective, the Qurʾān emphasizes the humanity of Jesus while acknowledging his special prophetic status. Qurʾān 5:75 notes that both Jesus and his mother Mary lived ordinary human lives that included the need for sustenance, which is presented as evidence of their human nature. In this framework, Jesus is regarded as an honored prophet and servant of God rather than a divine being, highlighting the Islamic emphasis on strict monotheism while affirming the unique role and dignity attributed to him.
References:
Emerick, Yahiya. The Meaning of the Holy Qur’an in Today’s English (p. 829). Unknown. Kindle Edition.