In the story of the crucifixion of Christ in the Gospels

How many a narrator has corrupted words with his mind… and how many a people have distorted and falsified statements.

How many a copyist has changed the meaning… and brought something that the author did not intend!

Prepared by:

Mohamed Karam

Translated by :

Faiz Mustafa

Introduction :

In the name of Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the most honorable of Allah’s creation and the master of messengers, our master Muhammad, the trustworthy prophet who said: “ I am the closest of people to Jesus, son of Mary, in this world and the hereafter. ” They said: “O Messenger of Allah, how?” He said: “The prophets are brothers through blood, and their mothers are different, but their religion is one, and there is no prophet among us .”

As the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, said, the religion of the prophets is one, which is Islam, and their laws are different. And from our religion that the Prophet of God Jesus was not crucified nor killed – even if it was permissible for him as a prophet to be killed and crucified – so when Muslim scholars browsed through the books of Christians and found in them what contradicts the religion of Islam, they launched arrows of criticism to clarify and establish the truth.. Among the topics of criticism of this alleged story in these distorted Gospels : the presence of contradictions and distortions in this story for the purpose of supporting and establishing it.. So I liked to collect some of these distorted texts in one place to facilitate the study for students of knowledge who are researching in this field.. For these distortions are scattered in the books of our scholars, may God have mercy on them and reward them abundantly for what they taught us.. And in this research I was satisfied with clarifying the distortion in the story through the Gospels only . Just as we previously collected more than 120 distorted texts to support the divinity of Christ in the New Testament – the Gospel metaphorically – I would like to add this research in this section .. This is my humble contribution number 7 or 8 in the Islamic Library, so that I may catch up, as I do not have much I work, but I love the religion of Allah Almighty, and my goal in life has become to learn this religion and defend it. O Allah, make this work purely for Your sake and do not let anyone have a part in it. I love the righteous, but I am not one of them… Perhaps I will attain intercession through them, and I hate those whose trade is sins… Even if we were equal in merchandise

Introduction

Islamic perspective on Jesus (unity of prophets; “Jesus was not crucified”)
Critique of Gospel narratives (alleged contradictions and distortions)

Distortions in the Crucifixion Narratives

Overview of alleged textual corruptions in Gospel crucifixion accounts

Gospel of Matthew

Tampered crucifixion text: key verses highlighted (Matthew 27:9–10, 27:34–35, 27:42–43, 27:49–54) as containing “prophecy” citations and inconsistencies.
Additional Matthew issues: problems in Matthew 26 (e.g. 26:28 blood-covenant, 26:42 prayer) and other verses (Matthew 27:41; Matthew 26:3, 26:59, 26:58) with alleged errors.
Resurrection accounts: Matthew 28:7 (angelic announcement) and 28:17 (“they worshipped him”) – discussed as potential distortions.
Baptism formula: Matthew 28:19 (“Father, Son, Holy Spirit”) – noted as a later addition; section includes scholarly testimony on this corruption.
General note: cumulative “quick notes” on distortions in Matthew 26–28 (additional textual errors and variant readings).

Gospel of Mark

Passion predictions: Mark 8:31 (“must suffer… rise again on third day”) and Mark 9:31 – “third day” prophecies; Mark 10:33–34 (Jerusalem, mockery, rise again).
Cross-bearing: Mark 10:21 (“take up your cross”) and Mark 8:35 (loss of life to save it).
Last Supper: Mark 14:24 (“blood of the covenant” – parallels Matthew).
Denial prophecy: Mark 14:27–30 (shepherd struck, Peter’s denial, cock crows twice) and 14:72.
Betrayal announcement: Mark 14:41 (“the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners – hour has come”).
Miscellaneous: Mark 14:51–52 (young man flees naked), Mark 14:61–62 (high priest questioning, “Son of Man”), Mark 14:65–68 (Jesus spat on, Peter’s denial).
Trial and mocking: Mark 15:8–20 (Pilate scene with Barabbas, clothed in purple, crowned with thorns, mock worship “King of Jews”).
Time of crucifixion: Discrepancy in hours – Mark 15:25 (“third hour”) vs. Mark 15:34 (“ninth hour”) – cross-reference with John 19:14 (noon crucifixion).
Prophecy fulfillment: Mark 15:28 (“numbered with transgressors”) – discussed as a later insertion.
Jesus’ last cry: Mark 15:34 (“Eloi, Eloi…”).
Centurion confession: Mark 15:39 (“Truly this man was the Son of God!”).
Women and tomb: Mark 15:41 (women at crucifixion), Mark 16:1–7 (empty tomb, angelic message: “He is risen”).
Mark’s ending: Mark 16:8–20 (long ending with resurrection appearances and Great Commission – authenticity debated).

Gospel of Luke

Jonah sign: Luke 11:30 (“Jonah became a sign… Son of Man will be a sign” – foreshadowing sign of resurrection).
Passion prophecies: Luke 9:22 (“must suffer… be killed… on the third day rise again”); Luke 18:31–33 (“Son of Man delivered… mocked… killed… third day rise again”). These “third day” predictions (including Arabic commentary on Luke 9:22 by Ahmed Al-Shami) are highlighted.
Last Supper: Luke 22:14–20 (bread/blood of new covenant).
Gethsemane: Luke 22:43–44 (angel strengthens Jesus) – noted textual variation in manuscripts.
Arrest: Luke 22:47–53 (Judas’ kiss, “power of darkness”), Peter’s denial (22:54–62).
On the cross: Luke 23:34 (“Father, forgive them”), Luke 23:38 (inscription “King of the Jews” in three languages), Luke 23:45 (darkness/veil torn).
Trial before Pilate: Luke 23:1–25 (charges “perverting nation, forbidding taxes”, Barabbas release, “no crime,” cries for crucifixion).
Crucifixion dialogue: Luke 23:39–43 (two criminals, one defends Jesus, “remember me”).
Burial: Luke 23:50–56 (Joseph of Arimathea takes body).
Resurrection discovery: Luke 24:1–9 (women find empty tomb, angel “He is not here, has risen”).
Emmaus appearance: Luke 24:13–35 (two disciples on road to Emmaus).
Jesus appears to disciples: Luke 24:36–43 (says “Peace”, shows hands/feet, eats fish).
Commission and Ascension: Luke 24:44–49 (explains Scriptures, “suffer and rise third day”), 24:50–53 (Jesus blessed, ascended; disciples worship).

Gospel of John

Betrayal prep: John 13:2 (“Satan put it into Judas’ heart”), John 13:18 (quotes Ps. 41: “he who eats bread with me…”).
Farewell discourse: John 13–17 (theological teachings to disciples) – corrections/noted variants on key sayings (abiding in Christ, Holy Spirit, unity prayer).
Arrest: John 18:1–11 (“I am” statement, Peter’s cutting ear, “cup the Father gave me”).
High priestly trial: John 18:12–27 (Annas, Caiaphas; Peter denies three times).
Pilate’s judgment: John 18:28–19:16a (“I find no fault in him,” striking Jesus, “What is truth?”).
Crucifixion: John 19:16b–30 (Jesus flogged, crucified; inscription “King of Jews”, “It is finished” – some phrases discussed for originality).
Burial: John 19:31–42 (Jesus’ body buried by Joseph and Nicodemus).
Resurrection appearances: John 20:1–18 (Mary Magdalene at tomb, “Rabboni!”), John 20:19–29 (Jesus to disciples; Thomas’ confession).
Galilean appearance: John 21 (Jesus appears to seven disciples by Sea of Galilee; Peter restoration) – this chapter’s text is noted as disputed/distorted.

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Distorted Texts in the Story of the Crucifixion of Christ in the Gospels