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The Tomb Of Jesus Christ

Vol. 24 · No. 8, 9, 10August to October - 1928pp. 151–153English

Summary

The text presents arguments identifying the tomb at Sirinagar with Jesus Christ, based on historical and oral traditions. It claims the tomb, known as Nabi Sahib or Yus Asaf, belongs to a figure described as a prophet and prince from the West who preached in Cashmere and died there around 1,900 years ago. Several points support this identification: Yus Asaf is called *Nabi* (prophet), a term used in Arabic and Hebrew but not for Muslim saints, suggesting a Hebrew origin. His name *Yus* aligns with the Hebrew *Yesa* (Jesus), and his teachings and parables mirror those attributed to Jesus. The text also notes similarities between his preachings and the Gospel, with references to *Bushra* (Gospel) in Arabic. Additionally, claims link Afghans and Kashmiris to the lost tribes of Israel, citing physical resemblance, shared names, and cultural parallels with Jewish traditions. The text dismisses attempts to associate Yus Asaf with Buddha, emphasizing differing remains and linguistic origins. While the arguments are presented as conclusive, they rely heavily on traditional sources like the *Tarikh Azami* and *Tkmal-ud-Din*, with no critical analysis of their historical reliability or contextual accuracy.

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Conclusion

The discovery of the tomb at Sirinagar presents compelling evidence challenging traditional narratives of Jesus' crucifixion, identifying him instead as Yus Asaf, a prophet and prince who preached in Cashmere. The convergence of oral traditions, historical texts like the Tarikh Azami and Tkmal-ud-Din, and parallels between Yus Asaf’s life and teachings with those attributed to Jesus strongly supports this identification. Linguistic evidence, including the name "Yus" (Hebrew for Jesus) and the term "Bushra" (Gospel), further reinforces the connection. The tomb’s existence and the enduring reverence for Yus Asaf in both Muslim and Christian traditions underscore a historical continuity that transcends conventional religious boundaries. This finding not only reshapes understanding of Jesus’ fate but also highlights the interconnectedness of ancient cultures and the potential reincarnation or survival of a revered figure central to multiple faiths.

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  • “The discovery of the tomb at Sirinagar is an evidence showing that Jesus did not die on the cross. Several circumstances support this conclusion. (1) Oral testimony, based on tradition, of the people of Cashmere tells us that the tomb belongs to one who bore the name of Yus Asaf who was known as a Nabi (prophet) and as Shahzada (prince) who came to Cashmere from some country in the West some 1900 years ago.”
  • “The Tarikh Azami an historical work written some two hundred years ago, says referring to this tomb on page 82: The tomb is generally known as that of a prophet. He was a prince who came froma foreignland. He was perfect in his piety, righteousness and devo- tion. He was made a prophet by God and was engaged in preach- ing to the people of Cashmere. His name was Yus Asaf.”
  • “The Tkmal-ud-Din, an Arabic work, a thousand years old, says : He (Yus Asaf) wandered about in several lands and towns until he reached a land and lived and stayed therein until death overtook him.”

Works cited in this article

  1. Tarikh Azami
  2. Tkmal-ud-Din
  3. Barllam and Josphat

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  • Tarikh Azami
  • Tkmal-ud-Din

Dynasties, sects & groups

  • Israelite
  • ten lost tribes of Israel

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