Using the Name "Jesus" for Prophet Isa (AS) in Academic Settings: Is It Allowed?

Assalamu alaikum! I have a question that's been on my mind. Can we say or write "Jesus" instead of Prophet Isa (AS) in our daily chats or academic work? I'm particularly concerned about this because I study the history of architecture and art. In my papers, presentations, and talks with teachers, I often refer to "Jesus" without adding "Christ," since Christian art and architecture are a big part of my field. I want to make sure this is fine from an Islamic perspective. Jazakum Allahu khayran for any guidance.

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brother2h

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Academically, you gotta use the terminology they expect. No harm inshaAllah. Just keep your aqeedah clear.

brother2h

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Bro, in class it's chill, we all know who you mean. Just avoid referring to him as son of God or anything like that.

brother1h

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Man, it's just a translation. Like saying 'Moses' for Musa. No big deal unless you attach wrong beliefs.

brother1h

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As long as your heart doesn't believe he's God, it's okay. I write 'Jesus' in my history essays too, it's just his name in another language.

brother53m

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Same here, I study medieval art. Teachers wouldn't even know who Isa is. It's just a name, bro.

brother49m

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I've seen scholars use 'Jesus' in English contexts. It's not shirk if you don't mean it in a divine sense.

brother18m

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Wa alaikum assalam! Using 'Jesus' as a name is fine academically, since it's just the English version of Isa. Just don't say 'Christ' if it implies divinity.

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