The likeness of Jesus in Allah’s sight is that of Adam: He created him from dust, then said to him, “Be,” and he was.
Aal 'Imran 3:59
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إِنَّ مَثَلَ عِيسَىٰ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ كَمَثَلِ آدَمَ ۖ خَلَقَهُ مِنْ تُرَابٍ ثُمَّ قَالَ لَهُ كُنْ فَيَكُونُ
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The likeness of Jesus in God’s sight is that of Adam: He created him from dust, then said to him, “Be,” and he was.
To Allah, Jesus is like Adam. He created him from dust, then said to him, "Be," and he was.
Truly, the example of Jesus with Allah is like the example of Adam. He created him from dust, then said to him, "Be," and he was.
Truly, the example of Jesus before God is like the example of Adam — He created him from dust, then said to him, “Be,” and he was.
The example of Jesus with Allah is like Adam: He created him from dust, then He said to him, “Be!” and he was.
The example of Jesus with God is like Adam: He created him from dust, then He said to him, “Be!” and he was.
Indeed, the example of Jesus to Allāh is like that of Adam. He created him from dust; then He said to him, "Be," and he was.
Verily, the likeness of ‘Îsâ (Jesus) before Allâh is the likeness of Adam. He created him from dust, then (He) said to him: "Be!" - and he was.
The similitude of Jesus before Allah is like that of Adam; He created him from dust, then said to him, “Be,” and he was.
The similitude of Jesus before Allah is as that of Adam; He created him from dust, then said to him: "Be". And he was.
Lo! the likeness of Jesus with Allah is as the likeness of Adam. He created him of dust, then He said unto him: Be! and he is.
Jesus in the sight of God is like Adam. He created him from dust; then said to him, "Be!" and he was.
Surely, in the sight of Allah, the similitude of the creation of Jesus is as the creation of Adam whom He created out of dust, and then said: 'Be', and he was.
Indeed the case of Jesus with Allah is like the case of Adam: He created him from dust, then said to him, ‘Be,’ and he was.
Inna mathala AAeesa AAinda Allahi kamathali adama khalaqahu min turabin thumma qala lahu kun fayakoonu