The short answer
Yes. Muslims honour Jesus as a prophet and the Messiah. They believe in his miraculous birth to Mary, who is also deeply respected in Islam. Chapter 19 of the Qur’an is named Maryam, the Arabic form of Mary.
A little more context
Muslims do not regard Jesus as God or worship him. This is a central difference from mainstream Christian theology. Acknowledging both common ground and real differences allows for a more respectful conversation than pretending the traditions say the same thing.
Sources & further reading
- Qur’an 19:16-36 The Qur’anic account of Mary and Jesus.
Original introductory summary, not a direct scripture translation. Prepared 21 October 2026. Qualified human religious review is pending. About our editorial approach.