In this compelling episode of The Deen Show, former Christian youth minister Joshua Evans joins host Eddie to present the top 10 reasons why Jesus (peace be upon him) cannot be God. This discussion is rooted in love and respect for Jesus as one of the mightiest messengers of Allah, and it aims to clarify a theological issue that directly impacts the salvation of every human being — because in Islam, believing in and loving Jesus is a requirement of faith.
Why This Conversation Matters
Before diving into the reasons, both Eddie and Joshua emphasize a critical point: Muslims are the only other religious community that requires belief in Jesus Christ as a fundamental article of faith. If a Muslim denies Jesus, his miracles, or his role as a mighty messenger of God, that person steps outside of Islam entirely. This discussion is not about bashing Christianity — it is about the most important question any person can ask: Who is God, and how should He be worshipped?
“We are the only other religion where it is a tenet of faith that you must believe in Jesus Christ and everything he did, or you cannot be a Muslim. If you say you do not believe in Jesus, you have stepped outside of Islam.”
The Top Reasons Jesus Cannot Be God
- God cannot be born: God has no beginning and has always existed, while Jesus (peace be upon him) was born, spent nine months in the womb, and came into existence — qualities that belong to creation, not the Creator
- No explicit statement: There is no verse in any scripture where Jesus says “I am God, worship me.” In fact, Jesus quoted the Jewish creed: “Hear O Israel, the Lord our God is One” — affirming pure monotheism
- Jesus worshipped God: Jesus fell on his face and prayed to God, just as Moses, Abraham, and Muhammad prayed — a person who worships cannot simultaneously be the object of worship
- Jesus rejected worship: When anyone attempted to give him devout worship, Jesus denied it, saying “Why do you call me good? There is none good but one — that is God.” He consistently directed all praise to the Father alone
“If you go back to Adam, to Abraham, to Moses, to David, to Jesus — every single one of them worshipped God alone. Jesus never called on Jesus. None of them worshipped a Trinity. So therefore, we should follow them and call on God alone.”
The consistency of this message across all prophets — from Adam to Muhammad (peace be upon them all) — is the strongest proof that pure monotheism is the original and eternal truth. Allah’s mercy is vast: He said that if His servant comes to Him with sins reaching the heavens, but without associating partners with Him, He would meet that servant with forgiveness equal to those sins. The path to salvation is simple and clear.
