The characteristics of the Messiah.
Allah mentioned Jesus in numerous passages of the Quran honoring him with the
most noble of characteristics as follows:
1) He is to be held in honor and high esteem
- Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! Allah giveth thee glad tidings of a Word from
Him: his name will be Christ Jesus, the son of Mary, held in honor in this world and
the Hereafter and of (the company of) those nearest to Allah.
[Quran, The Family of Imraan verse 45]
2) That he possesses knowledge and wisdom
- "And Allah will teach him the Book and Wisdom, the Law and the Gospel,
[Quran, The Family of Imraan verse 48]
3) That he is blessed and a worshipper of God
- "And He hath made me blessed wheresoever’ I be, and hath enjoined on me
Prayer and Charity as long as I live;