Is the Comforter that Jesus speaks of Muhammad from Islam?

Answer 1

Christians believe that he meant The Holy Spirit, who came to the disciples at Pentecost aftr Jesus ascended to heaven.

Another Answer:

Christians do not believe Jesus foretold the coming of Muhammad.

Additional Answer:

No, the comforter that Jesus talked about is the Holy Spirit, who descended on the disciples in Jerusalem in the second chapter of Acts.

Another Answer:

Another reason is that Mohammad was a person of flesh and blood who walked the earth at a particular point in history. The Holy Spirit on the other hand is a spirit and not of flesh and blood. The Holy Spirit is also eternal and not limited by space and time and thus also did not die as Muhammad did.

Another Viewpoint:

Gospel of John chapter 16 verse 7:

"Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you".

Some Christians say that the Comforter mentioned in these prophecies refers to the Holy Sprit. They fail to realise that the prophecy clearly says that only if Jesus (pbuh) departs will the Comforter come. The Bible states that the Holy Spirit was already present on earth before and during the time of Jesus (pbuh), in the womb of Elizabeth, and again when Jesus (pbuh) was being baptised, etc. And Jesus said "for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come."

"Ahmed" or "Muhammad" meaning "the one who praises" or "the praised one" is almost the translation of the Greek word Periclytos. In the Gospel of John 14:16, 15:26, and 16:7. The word 'Comforter' is used in the English translation for the Greek word Paracletos which means advocate or a kind friend rather than a comforter.

Paracletos is the warped reading for Periclytos. Jesus (pbuh) actually prophesised Ahmed by name. Even the Greek word Paraclete refers to the Prophet (pbuh) who is a mercy for all creatures.

Qur'an Chapter 61 Verse 6:

"And remember, Jesus, the son of Mary, said, 'O Children of Israel! I am the messenger of God (sent) to you, confirming the Law (which came) before me and giving glad tidings of a messenger to come after me, whose name shall be Ahmed.' But when he came to them with clear signs, they said, 'This is evident sorcery!' "

Isaiah chapter 29 verse 12:

"And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned."

We know from history about Prophet Muhammad's biography weither written by muslim or non-muslim. When Archangel Gabrail commanded Muhammad (pbuh) by saying Iqra - "Read", he replied, "I am not learned".

Additional Comments:

Gospel of John chapter 16 verse 7:

"Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you".

John 15:26 But when the COMFORTER is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, [even] the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:

John 14:26 But the COMFORTER, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

As you can see from these verses, the comforter whom Christ spoke of was and is the Holy Spirit. After His death and resurrection He ascended to the right hand of the Father, and now pours out the Holy Spirit on those who believe on His name as savior. There is no instance in the sayings of Jesus where He spoke of a prophet who would come after Him. The writer of the letter to the Hebrews also say's in the beginning of his letter that God no longer speaks to us through prophets but through His Son Jesus the Christ.