The Truth
The Qur’an describes Allah as the ultimate source of authority, appointing leaders for guidance and governance. While some verses highlight Allah’s appointment of specific individuals, such as Prophet Abraham, as a leader for those who believe and do righteous deeds, the Qur’an also stresses the importance of justice, fairness, and consultation in leadership.
Allah as the Appointer
The Qur’an indicates that Allah is the One who appoints leaders, whether prophets or those who hold positions of authority. Prophet Abraham serves as a prime example:
“And [mention, O Muhammad], when Abraham was tried by his Lord with words (i.e. commands) and he fulfilled them. [Allah] said, ‘Indeed, I will make you a leader for the people.’ [Abraham] said, ‘And of my descendants?’ [Allah] said, ‘My covenant does not include the wrongdoers.’” — Qur’an 2:124
It was during prayer that the Massiah Family of Imran were spiritually called to Prophet Abraham (peace be upon him).
Leadership for Believers
Allah promises succession to authority on Earth for those who believe and do good deeds:
“Allah has promised those among you who believe and do righteous deeds that He will grant them succession in the land, just as He granted it to those before them, and that He will establish for them their religion which He has approved for them, and that He will give them in place of their fear security.” — Qur’an 24:55
Leadership is not only a matter of appointment but also of justice and consultation, emphasising the return of trusts to rightful owners and fair judgment among followers.
Preserved Lineage and the Massiah
Through our family research, we traced our heritage to Deborah, the matriarch of the Massiah family of Barbados, connecting to the lineage of prophets—Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the Family of Imran. On my father’s side, our lineage extends to Hagar, Ishmael, and ultimately the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon them all), who, like Isa, is yet to be born:
“Muhammad is not the father of [any] one of your men, but [he is] the Messenger of Allah and last of the prophets. And ever is Allah, of all things, Knowing.” — Qur’an 33:40
This illustrates the continuity of spiritual leadership from Ishmael, through the Family of Imran, to Isa al-Masih and Prophet Muhammad.
Isa al-Masih and the Promise of Return
The Qur’an confirms Isa’s unique role and future return:
Surah An-Nisa:
“…they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him, but [another] was made to resemble him to them… And there is none from the People of the Scripture but that he will surely believe in him before his death; and on the Day of Resurrection he will be against them a witness.” — Qur’an 4:157–159
Surah Az-Zukhruf:
“…and indeed, he [ʿĪsā] will be a sign for [the coming of] the Hour, so be not in doubt of it, and follow Me. This is a straight path.” — Qur’an 43:61
These verses highlight Isa as a sign of the Hour, affirming his spiritual and prophetic significance.
Foreshadowing in the Hebrew Bible
The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament contains prophecies interpreted as pointing to Isa/Massiah:
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given… Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end…” — Isaiah 9:6–7
“I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man… And his dominion shall be an everlasting dominion…” — Daniel 7:13–14
“…his feet shall stand on the Mount of Olives… and the Lord will be king over all the earth.” — Zechariah 14:4
While these texts do not name Isa explicitly, Islamic interpretation see them as foreshadowing the coming and ultimate role of the Messiah, whose mission and return are confirmed in the Qur’an.
The Dream
In 2022/2023, the matriarch had a vivid lucid dream that she believes is connected to her future child. We feel that this dream holds meaningful significance for our future. By sharing this experience, we hope to provide clarity about our spiritual heritage and its relevance today. Here is her recollection of the experience:
In the dream, I found myself in the child’s bedroom, preparing to put the child to bed. The room lacked any clear association with gender, as there were no elements of pink or blue. The child’s face was blurred, but I remember that the child had black hair, combed back into a single braided plait.
During the dream, despite my desire to converse with the child, I found that I was unable to speak. It was obvious the child knew who I was, but Allah (SWT) had sealed my lips. Aware that I was dreaming and unable to speak, I left the child’s room and looked into what appeared to be my bedroom, where I saw my partner lying on the bed, as if he had just come home with the child. The setting was nighttime.
I felt as though I was gliding rather than walking, effortlessly moving in the direction of my thoughts and intentions.
As he made eye contact with me, I glided back to the child’s bedroom and continued with the bedtime routine. After the child changed into pyjamas and I pulled the bed cover back, I noticed stains on the bedding—a sign that the child had been sneaking snacks into bed—yet I proceeded with the nighttime routine as if it were perfectly normal. It was a mess. Nevertheless, the child climbed into bed, and the dream came to an end.
In a conversation with my mother, she shared a dream in which she was caring for an unidentified child. After trying to determine who the child might have been, I said that it must have been Massiah. My mother asked, “Who is Massiah?” I explained that she is my future child (I had first assumed Massiah was a girl; it was later confirmed he will be a boy). She was unhappy about the idea of me having another child, to which I replied that she should take it up with Allah, as Massiah had been ordained by Him.
In November 2024, we traced our family heritage through our ancestry to Deborah, the matriarch of the Massiah family of Barbados, and established a connection to the lineage of the prophets—Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the Family of Imran. On my father’s side, we traced our lineage to Hagar, Ishmael, and ultimately the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon them all), who, like Isa, is yet to be born.
“Muhammad is not the father of [any] one of your men, but [he is] the Messenger of Allah and last of the prophets. And ever is Allah, of all things, Knowing.” – Qur’an 33:40
