Understanding Replacement Theology in Islam

Islam presents a distinctive& radical form of what scholars call replacement theology. In this framework, the people of Israel are no longer considered God’s chosen people. That status is transferred to the Muslim Ummah. This is somewhat parallel to Christian supersessionism, where Israel is seen as replaced by the Church or fulfilled in Jesus. But Islam takes the idea further. It not only redefines the chosen community, it also reinterprets the entire prophetic line. From Adam through Abraham, Moses, and even Jesus, every prophet is recast as a Muslim figure. In essence, these prophets preached the same core message of submission to Allah. Islam claims Muhammad ultimately perfected and finalized this message.