Critical Studies on the Quranic Exegesis

Critical Studies on the Quranic Exegesis

Christ’s Miracles in the Qur’an and the Gospels: A Theological Critique of Inspiration and Doctrinal Distortions

Document Type : Promotional article

Authors
Eshagh Shirinkam
mokhtar zakeri
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran.
10.22034/naghdeara.2026.568305.1370
Abstract
This study reexamines the Quranic concept of muhayminah (Q. 5:48) as an analytical tool for distinguishing inspired layers from doctrinal distortions in gospel narratives of Jesusʾ miracles. Adopting a descriptive-analytical method and drawing on Quranic exegesis, canonical and non-canonical gospels, the research develops three criteria: (1) the presence or absence of bi-idhniʾllāh (by God's permission) as the source of miracles; (2) compatibility with monotheistic and rational principles; and (3) the Qurʾan's explicit affirmation or meaningful silence. The findings show that the Qurʾan affirms shared miracles but reframes them within a monotheistic framework through bi-idhniʾllāh. It also affirms a miracle (speaking in the cradle) found only in non-canonical gospels, while remaining silent regarding others (e.g., water into wine). This selective pattern demonstrates that muhayminah functions not merely as a protective attribute but as an evaluative methodology for identifying authentic prophetic traditions. The study concludes by proposing a model for criterion-based comparative scripture analysis, with implications for Abrahamic interfaith dialogue.
Keywords
Jesus Christ
Miracles
Quranic Muhayminah
Doctrinal Distortion (Taḥrīf)
Non-Canonical Gospels
Abrahamic Interfaith Dialogue
Subjects
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  • Receive Date 01 February 2026
  • Revise Date 19 February 2026
  • Accept Date 25 April 2026