Tafsir of Matthew 2:12-23 - Allah's Protection of Hazrat Isa al-Maseeh in a World of Evil

Injeel for Muslims

Matthew 2:12-23 tells the story of the evil King Herod seeking to kill Hazrat Isa al-Maseeh about two years after He was born. But God can do all things and He protected Hazoor al-Maseeh from this evil man. However, Herod killed many children in his zeal to kill the Maseeh.
Whenever we see tragedy and evil in the world, a question can come into our hearts. If God is all powerful and all loving, how can He permit such things to happen? How could He permit an evil ruler such as Herod to do the evil of killing these children?
Here is the answer of the Injeel Sharif. Although God made the world perfect and beautiful, it has been corrupted through our sin. Allah tala plans to come and rid the world of sin, but is patient, waiting until the day of judgement. Each of us has the opportunity to repent now and come close to God through His mercy which He gives in Hazrat Isa al-Maseeh. None of us are worthy of the opportunity that the Almighty has given us to repent, but God in His great mercy has presented us this opportunity.
This story of the Injeel Sharif shows two very different responses to Hazrat Isa al-Maseeh. The wise men came from Persia to worship Him and bring Him expensive gifts. In. contrast, King Herod sought to kill the Maseeh. When each of us hears about the greatness of Hazrat Isa al-Maseeh, we are also presented with a choice.
Today, what will you do with that choice? Will you walk in the example of the wise men and become a disciple of Hazrat Isa al-Maseeh? Or will you reject Him like King Herod. The choice is yours. Allah hafiz.