In Islamic theology, the title 'Messiah' (المسيح, Al-Masih) is a profound and exclusive honorific for Jesus (Isa), the son of Mary. Mentioned eleven times in the Quran, this title confirms his esteemed status as a great prophet and messenger of Allah. According to classical scholars such as Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, the term 'Al-Masih' is derived from the Arabic root 'masaha,' signifying 'to anoint,' 'to wipe,' or 'to touch.' This has led to several interpretations: that he was anointed with blessings and prophethood, that he healed the sick by wiping them with his hand (by Allah's permission), or that he was purified and wiped clean of sins. The Quranic narrative, as elucidated in the tafsir of these verses, consistently portrays the Messiah as a 'Word' from Allah and a spirit from Him, born miraculously to the Virgin Mary. However, this exalted status is always framed within the strict boundaries of Tawhid (Islamic monotheism). The Quran uses the title 'Messiah' to simultaneously honor Jesus and refute the Christian doctrine of his divinity, as emphasized in verses like 4:171 and 5:72. Furthermore, the Islamic concept of the Messiah is deeply intertwined with eschatology; authentic narrations from the Prophet Muhammad confirm that Isa al-Masih will return before the Day of Judgment to defeat the false messiah (Dajjal) and establish an era of justice and peace. Thus, the Islamic understanding of the Messiah is that of a revered human prophet with a unique divine mission, past, present, and future, who remains a devoted servant of the one true God.