When a simple question — “Do you believe in Jesus?” — is put to strangers on the street, the answers reveal more about our fractured spiritual landscape than any poll ever could. In a powerful street-interview segment on The Deen Show, host Eddie approaches Americans from all walks of life with this single, direct question. What unfolds is a striking contrast: many non-Muslims decline without hesitation, while every Muslim interviewed responds with immediate, heartfelt affirmation — often with love, reverence, and theological clarity that surprises onlookers. Far from being a divisive moment, this encounter opens a window into one of Islam’s most misunderstood teachings and invites genuine reflection on faith, spirituality, and the purpose of prophethood.
A Nation Divided on Jesus — and What the Responses Reveal
As Eddie moves through the crowd, a significant number of people — of varying backgrounds — flatly say “no” or deflect entirely, with responses like “not right now” or “I cut it a long time ago.” Yet the moment the camera turns to Muslim individuals, the answers shift dramatically. Without prompting, Muslims confidently declare their belief in Jesus (peace be upon him) as a prophet of God, a messenger of mercy, and one of the mightiest servants Allah ever sent. One respondent offers a particularly articulate explanation of the Islamic position, cutting through common misconceptions with clarity rooted in guidance and Islamic scholarship.
“I do. I believe he is a prophet and he was sent to us with a message as a mercy upon us to lead us to the one true God, Allah subhana wa ta’ala.” — Guest on The Deen Show
What Muslims Actually Believe About Jesus (Peace Be Upon Him)
- Belief in Jesus (peace be upon him) as a prophet and messenger of God is a pillar of Islamic faith — a Muslim cannot be a Muslim without it.
- Muslims affirm Jesus was born of a miracle, performed miracles by God’s permission, and delivered divine guidance to his people.
- Islam holds that Jesus was a Muslim in the truest sense — one who submitted completely to the One God — making Islam a continuation, not a contradiction, of his message.
- Muslims deny the divinity of Jesus not out of disrespect, but out of the same monotheism that Jesus himself preached.
- Saying “Alhamdulillah” (all praise and thanks to God) and “peace be upon him” after his name are expressions of reverence Muslims extend to all prophets.
One of the most clarifying moments in the episode comes when a Muslim respondent explains that Jesus was “a messenger sent by God” and that Muslims love and respect him deeply — before adding, with quiet confidence: “Matter of fact, Jesus was a Muslim, the one who submits to the one and only true God.” This is not a rhetorical flourish; it reflects a coherent Islamic theology in which all prophets — from Abraham to Moses to Jesus to Muhammad (peace be upon them all) — carried the same essential message of tawheed, the absolute oneness of God. The word Islam itself means submission to God, and in that sense, every prophet embodied it.
“You’re not a Muslim if you do not believe in Jesus.” — Guest on The Deen Show
What makes this episode so valuable is not the shock of contrast, but the invitation it extends to honest dialogue. In a society where faith is often treated as purely private, these street conversations reveal that the question of Jesus is anything but settled — and that Islam, far from dismissing him, honours him among the greatest human beings ever to walk the earth. For those genuinely seeking spiritual purpose, the Islamic view of Jesus offers a bridge: a way to revere a beloved figure without compromising the foundational truth that God alone is worthy of worship. Whether you are rediscovering faith or exploring it for the first time, the clarity and love with which these Muslims speak about Jesus (peace be upon him) is worth sitting with — because in the end, loving the prophets and following their call to the One God may be the most unifying thread running through all of humanity’s spiritual history.
