Is that a common teaching in Islam?One would have to read the Koran and understand in order to get the message. The prevelant method for ones affirmation of being a Muslim is by declaring that "There is only one God, and that Mohammed is his messenger." That does not place Mohammed above the prophets, nor does it declare Him to be the only messenger of God. One would then presumably go on to learn what message Mohammad brings, which is that Noah, Abraham, Moses and the others taught us about the one God, and that Jesus was the Messiah, etc.
It teaches that Jesus is the only way to the father? Exactly what does it "teach" about Christianity?
4/ Women - N-Nisa
157. That they said in (boast), "We killed Christ Jesus the son of Mary, the Apostle of Allah" -but they killed him not, nor crucified him, but so it was made to appear to them, and those who differ therein are full of doubts, with no (certain) knowledge, but only conjecture to follow, for of a surety they killed him not:-
158. Nay, Allah raised him up unto Himself; ...
159. And there is none of the People of the Book but must believe in him before his death;
Another verse says He will die?
Which one, pray tell, is correct?
19/ Mary - Maryam
33. "So Peace is on me the day I was born, the day that I die and the day that I shall be raised up to life (again)!"
34. Such (was) Jesus the son of Mary: (it is) a statement of truth, about which they (vainly) dispute.
35. It is not befitting to (the majesty of) Allah that He should beget a son. Glory be to Him! When he determines a matter, He only says to it, "be" and it is.
Qur'an 4:171-173 Surah An-Nisaa (The Women)
O people of the Book! commit no excesses in your religion: nor say of Allah aught but truth. Christ (Maseeh) Jesus the son of Mary was (no more than) an Apostle of Allah and His Word which He bestowed on Mary and a Spirit proceeding from Him: so believe in Allah and His Apostles. Say not "Trinity": desist: it will be better for you: for Allah is One Allah: glory be to him: (for Exalted is He) above having a son. To Him belong all things in the heavens and on earth. And enough is Allah as a Disposer of affairs.
Christ (Maseeh) disdaineth not to serve and worship Allah nor do the angels those nearest (to Allah): those who disdain His worship and are arrogant He will gather them all together unto himself to (answer).
But to those who believe and do deeds of righteousness He will give their (due) rewards and more out of His bounty: but those who are disdainful and arrogant He will punish with a grievous penalty; nor will they find besides Allah any to protect or help them.