In the year 9 AH Prophet Mohamed (SAW) wrote some letters to the heads of different tribes and countries of the world inviting them to Islam. One of them was written to the Christian community of Najran. They asked the Prophet (SAW) what he thought of Jesus and he said: “He was a human being created by God and was a prophet.” “Have you ever seen any child born in this world without a father?” they asked. The Prophet (SAW) replied: “Jesus is like Adam in the sight of Allah. He created him from dust and then said to him ‘be’ and he was.”  They could not answer his argument, but continued to debate the issue. Then the ayah (verse) which invited them to a “Mubahila” was revealed: “To those that argue with you concerning Jesus after the knowledge you have received say: ‘Come, let us gather our sons and your sons, our women and your women, ourselves and yourselves. We will pray together and call down the curse of Allah on every liar’.”

By: Elahe Shaqayeq Shandi