Da li hrišćani imaju monopol nad Isusom? Kroz prizmu hrišćanskog Žrtvenog Jagnjeta i islamskog koncepta kurbana, ovaj tekst ruši vjerski ekskluzivizam i poziva na susret u samožrtvenoj ljubavi koja nadilazi dogme.
Do Christians hold a monopoly over Jesus? By exploring the Christian Lamb of God and the Islamic concept of Qurban, this piece dismantles religious exclusivism and invites us to meet on the holy ground of self-sacrificial love.
Naš Kurban Bogu: Isus kao Žrtveno Jagnje i most između srca
Izvan granica koje smo sami iscrtali
Kada izgovorimo riječ kurban ili žrtva, pred našim očima se često smjenjuju slike starih rituala, istorijskih podjela i vjerskih granica koje smo sami iscrtali. Navikli smo da mislimo kako Bog govori isključivo našim jezikom, unutar našeg dvorišta i kroz naše jedinstvene tradicije. Međutim, ako nas je istorija duhovnosti nečemu naučila, to je da milost ne trpi ekskluzivnost. Bog ne pripada nijednoj religiji; religije su samo ljudski pokušaji da uokvire Neuhvatljivo.
Isa kao znak i milost za sve ljude
U hrišćanskoj tradiciji, Isus (Isa) se prepoznaje kao Jagnje Božije koje uzima grijeh svijeta – kao konačni, živi Kurban prinesen iz čiste ljubavi. Ali, ako zagrebemo ispod površine teoloških rasprava, shvatićemo da ideja o Isi kao znaku, milosti i žrtvi koja spaja nebo i zemlju odjekuje mnogo šire nego što to institucionalna crkva želi da prizna.
Sveti Kur’an o Isi sinu Merjeminom govori sa dubokim poštovanjem, prepoznajući u njemu jedinstveni Božiji znak (ajet) i izraz Njegove neizmjerne milosti prema svim ljudima. U suri Merjem (19:21), zapisano je:
„On reče: ‘Gospodar tvoj je rekao: „To je Meni lako, i učinićemo ga znakom (ajetom) ljudima i milošću od Nas.“ I to je stvar unaprijed određena!’“
Ako je Isa milost i znak za sve ljude, a ne samo za jednu odabranu grupu, onda nas to poziva na radikalnu poniznost. On je most, a ne zid.
Od Ibrahimovog ovna do potpunog predanja
U islamskoj tradiciji, Kurban-bajram nas podsjeća na Ibrahimovu (Avramovu) spremnost da žrtvuje sina, gdje Bog u posljednjem trenutku obezbjeđuje ovna (jagnje) kao zamjenu. To je trenutak kada ljudska žrtva biva zamijenjena Božijim darom. Kroz tu istu prizmu možemo posmatrati i Isusa: kao manifestaciju Boga koji sam preuzima teret, koji postaje naše žrtveno jagnje, pokazujući da se najveća duhovna pobjeda ne postiže silom ili mačem, već potpunim predanjem i žrtvom iz ljubavi.
U suri Al-Imran (3:45), Isa se naziva „Riječju od Boga“:
„A kada meleki rekoše: ‘O Merjema, Allah ti javlja radosnu vijest, od Njega Riječ: ime će mu biti Mesih, Isa, sin Merjemin, biće viđen i na ovome i na onome svijetu i jedan od Allahu bliskih.’“
Susret na svetom tlu slobodnom od dogmi
Božija Riječ i Božija Milost ne mogu biti zaključane u dogme. Kada hrišćani shvate da nemaju monopol nad Isusom, a muslimani u njegovom liku prepoznaju najdublju dimenziju požrtvovanosti i ljubavi koja nadilazi puko slovo zakona, događa se susret na svetom tlu.
Bog radi svuda. Radi u tišini džamije, u liturgijskom ehu crkve, ali najviše pod onim zvjezdanim nebom i u srcu čovjeka koji je spreman da sopstveni ego prinese kao kurban – kao žrtvu na oltaru ljubavi prema bližnjem.
Ovaj tekst je poziv da u Isi, našem Kurbanu, prepoznamo snagu koja ne razdvaja, već zacjeljuje rane naših podjela.
Put
Kada je Isus izgovorio one čuvene riječi: „Ja sam put, istina i život“, mi vjerujemo da on time nije ukazivao na sebe lično kao na objekat obožavanja, niti je gradio zid ekskluzivnosti. Naprotiv, ukazivao je na svoj samožrtveni način života – na put potpunog predanja, nenasilja i ljubavi prema bližnjem – kao na jedini obrazac življenja koji je Bogu istinski ugodan. To je put koji nadilazi svaku religijsku etiketu i poziva nas da ne slavimo samo njegovo ime, već da proživimo njegovu žrtvu u sopstvenim srcima.
Časni Kur’an
Za sve hrišćane koji žele dublje istražiti i u cjelosti pročitati pomenuta kur’anska poglavlja (sure) o Isi (Isusu) ali i dalje, preporučujemo da posjetite digitalnu bazu Prevod na bosanski jezik – Besim Korkut. Neka naša potraga za Istinom uvijek bude otvorena i oslobođena straha od onog drugog.
Pitanje za razmišljanje i komentar (dno stranice, ispod engleskog teksta):
Gdje vi u svom svakodnevnom životu prepoznajete Božije djelovanje izvan okvira sopstvene religijske tradicije? Da li nas ideja o žrtvi iz ljubavi može više zbližiti nego što nas dogme mogu podijeliti? Podijelite svoje misli u komentarima.
English
Our Qurban to God: Jesus as the Sacrificial Lamb and a Bridge Between Hearts
Beyond the boundaries we draw ourselves
When we utter the word qurban or sacrifice, our minds often conjure images of ancient rituals, historical divisions, and the religious boundaries we have drawn ourselves. We have grown accustomed to believing that God speaks exclusively in our language, within our own backyards, and through our unique traditions. Yet, if the history of spirituality has taught us anything, it is that grace rejects exclusivity. God does not belong to any religion; religions are merely human attempts to frame the Unattainable.
Isa as a sign and mercy for all humanity
In the Christian tradition, Jesus (Isa) is recognized as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world—the ultimate, living Qurban offered out of pure love. But if we scratch beneath the surface of theological disputes, we realize that the idea of Isa as a sign, a mercy, and a sacrifice connecting heaven and earth echoes far wider than the institutional church cares to admit.
The Holy Qur’an speaks of Isa, the son of Maryam, with profound reverence, recognizing him as a unique sign (ayah) of God and an expression of His boundless mercy toward all humanity. In Surah Maryam (19:21), it is written:
“He said, ‘Thus says your Lord: „It is easy for Me, and We will make him a sign to the people and a mercy from Us.“ And it is a matter [already] decreed.’”
If Isa is a mercy and a sign for all people, and not just for one chosen group, then we are called to a radical humility. He is a bridge, not a wall.
From the ram of Ibrahim to ultimate surrender
In the Islamic tradition, Eid al-Adha (the Festival of Sacrifice) reminds us of Ibrahim’s (Abraham’s) willingness to sacrifice his son, where God, at the very last moment, provides a ram as a substitute. It is the moment when human sacrifice is replaced by a divine gift. Through this very lens, we can view Jesus: as a manifestation of a God who carries the burden Himself, who becomes our sacrificial lamb, showing that the greatest spiritual victory is achieved not by force or the sword, but through total surrender and a sacrifice born of love.
In Surah Ali ‘Imran (3:45), Isa is referred to as a “Word from God”:
“When the angels said, ‘O Maryam, indeed Allah gives you good tidings of a word from Him, whose name will be the Messiah, Isa, the son of Maryam—distinguished in this world and the Hereafter and among those brought near [to Allah].’”
An encounter on holy ground free from dogma
The Word of God and Divine Mercy cannot be locked inside dogmas. When Christians realize they hold no monopoly over Jesus, and when Muslims recognize in his countenance the deepest dimension of self-sacrifice and love that transcends the mere letter of the law, a holy encounter takes place.
God is at work everywhere. He moves in the silence of the mosque, in the liturgical echoes of the church, but most of all under that starry sky and within the heart of anyone ready to offer their own ego as a qurban—a sacrifice upon the altar of love for one’s neighbor.
This text is an invitation to recognize in Isa, our Qurban, a power that does not divide, but heals the wounds of our separations.
The Way
When Jesus uttered those profound words, “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” we believe he was not pointing to his own persona as an object of exclusive worship, nor was he building a wall of division. Rather, he was illuminating his self-sacrificial way of life—a path of absolute surrender, non-violence, and love for one’s neighbor—as the ultimate blueprint that is truly pleasing to God. It is a path that transcends every religious label, calling us not merely to revere his name, but to embody his sacrifice within our own hearts.
The Noble Quran
For those christians who wish to explore further and read the cited Quranic chapters (Surahs) about Isa (Jesus) in their entirety and beyond, you can access the online edition at Quran.com. May our pursuit of Truth always remain open and free from the fear of the other.
A question for reflection and discussion:
Where in your daily life do you recognize God’s presence outside the boundaries of your own religious tradition? Can the idea of a sacrifice rooted in love bring us closer together than dogmas can divide us? Feel free to share your thoughts below.
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