Truth About The Crucifixion — Page 51
The Gospels show that Jesus remained on the cross for a very short time and because of the sanctity of the Sabbath on the following day and the storm on that afternoon, his body was removed speedily from the cross. His wounds were treated with a special ointment and on gaining strength he escaped to. Galilee. . Let us now see what evidence the Holy Quran provides on the subject. It is stated in the Holy Quran:. The Jews did not slay Jesus nor did they put an end to his life on the cross but simply were in doubt concerning his end. . In other words, they imagined that Jesus had died on the cross which was, in fact, not true. . Another verse of the Holy Quran regarding Jesus runs thus:. He would be distinguished in this world and in the next and would be one of those who have near access to God. In other words, it was proclaimed that Jesus would attain to dignity, honour and eminence in this world and in the next. Worldly honour and eminence certainly did not come to him in the land of his birth and the fulfilment of this part of the prophecy took place only after he had journeyed to Kashmir where he achieved temporal dignity also among the lost tribes of Israel. . Again we find in the Holy Quran the words which show that in answer to a question from God if he had taught the people to take him (i. e. Jesus) for God, Jesus would state: . . . and I was a witness of their actions so long as I lived among them but since Thou didst cause me to die, Thou hast watched over them. These words tell us plainly that the Christians departed from Jesus' teachings after his death. In another verse, the Holy Quran hints at his journey to Kashmir. It says: and We gave Jesus and his mother refuge in a lofty place which was secure and watered with springs. The word awa used in Arabic signifies the giving of refuge against danger. It will thus be seen that the thesis about Jesus having escaped from the cross, as stated in the Gospels, is also confirmed by the verses on this subject in the Holy Quran. . Let us now see what the medical research and evidence on this subject signifies. . We learn from the Gospels that Jesus remained nailed to the cross only about three hours and this was by no means sufficient to bring about his death. It was a Friday afternoon when he was put upon the cross. The following day was the Sabbath 53