The Quran did not mention an exact date for the Prophet Jesus’s birth (‘Isa in Arabic). Yet, we can deduce from some Quranic Ayahs the year of his miraculous birth (peace be upon him).
The Prophet Jesus had no biological father, and his mother was a virgin. This divine miracle is highlighted in the Quran in different Surahs as a sign of the power of Allah, the Creator. Thus, mentioning more details about the story is not the aim here, as the Quranic stories are not for entertainment or bedtime; they are stories to reflect, learn, and follow.
When Was Jesus Born in the Quran?
There is no model answer in Revelation (the Quran and Sunnah) for the question. When Mary, the mother of Jesus, decided to isolate herself in a remote place, the pains of labour drove her to the trunk of a palm tree. The Quran mentions:
“And shake the trunk of this palm tree towards you, it will drop fresh, ripe dates upon you.”
Summer or Winter!
This may indicate the season of Jesus’s birth (peace be upon him), as dates ripen in the warmer months during summer. This is just a deduction. We are not certain! The birth might be during winter, as those ripe dates can be another miracle from Allah Almighty to help this lonely lady!
Conclusion
The Quran did not mention an exact date for the Prophet Jesus’s birth. It may be in summer or winter. It is not about when was Jesus born, but about the message behind the story proving the Mightness of Allah, the All-Powerful.
To know more about Jesus (peace be upon him) and Mary, you can read The Story of Jesus and Mary in the Holy Quran. Also, our team is inviting you for a chat to answer all your questions.
