Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "In this world and the Hereafter, I am the closest to Sayyiduna Isa ibn Maryam (peace be upon him)." The people asked, "How is that, O Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)?" The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "The Prophets are paternal brothers; their mothers are different but their religion is one. And there is no Prophet between me and Sayyiduna Isa (peace be upon him)."