And (remember) when God will say (on the Day of Resurrection): "O Jesus, son of Mary! Did you say unto men: ‘Take me and my mother as deities beside Allah?’" He will say: "Glory be to You! It was not for me to say what I had no right (to say). Had I said such a thing, You would surely have known it. You know what is in my inner-self though I do not know what is in Yours; truly, You, only You, are the All-Knower of all that is hidden. Never did I say to them except what You command me - worship God, my Lord and your Lord. And I was a witness over them while I dwelt amongst them, but when You took me up, You were the Watcher over them; and You are a Witness to all things. (Quran 5:116-117) <br /> <br />These two essential verses are from chapter five of the Quran, entitled Al-Maidah, or in English, The Table spread with Food. It is one of three chapters that deal extensively with the life of Jesus and his mother, Mary. This chapter was revealed in Medina and comprehensively discusses the Oneness of God. It also rejects all forms of polytheism, trinity, the association of partners with God, and the possibility of equals to Him. The two verses we will discuss, verses 116 and 117 are in the last five verses of the chapter and can be thought of as a great admonition and warning to the Christians of the world. <br /> <br />On the Day of Judgement a conversation will take place between God and Prophet Jesus. It is in fact a testimony made by Jesus when God asks him if he told humankind to worship him (Jesus) and his mother as deities. We know and understand very well that God knows exactly what Jesus said to the people however this interaction is meant for those watching and listening rather than to the one who is addressed, Jesus, Prophet and servant of God. For anyone to claim that he is equal to God is a horrendous offence, therefore Jesus’ answer is tinged with fear and awe. <br /> <br />Jesus begins by glorifying God and then immediately denies the that he said this. He is shocked and refutes all knowledge of such a grievous sin. He says he is innocent and that it is all a fabrication. At this point it is interesting to note that Muslims understand Jesus and his role according to the Quran and the narrations and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad. Jesus was but one in a long line of prophets calling the people to worship One God. Quran explains this clearly, so too did the teachings of Jesus. <br /> <br />http://www.islamreligion.com/articles/10879/chapter-5-verses-116-117/ <br /> <br />http://quran.ksu.edu.sa/index.php?l=en#aya=5_116
