The disciples of Jesus

It is a sad fact of history that not many are following the “straight path” to which people were called by Jesus. He was only followed by a few disciples inspired by God to support him. The non-believers plotted, but God had a better plan for him and his followers, as the Qur’aan tells us: “But when Jesus felt (persistence in) disbelief from them, he said, ‘Who are my supporters for (the cause of) Allaah?’ The disciples said, ‘We are supporters for Allaah. We have believed in Allaah and testify that we are those who are Muslims ‘submitting to His will’. Our Lord, we have believed in what You revealed and have followed the messenger (i.e. Jesus) so register us among the witnesses (to truth).’ And they (i.e., the disbelievers) planned, but Allaah planned. And Allaah is the best of planners.” (Qur’aan 3: 52-54)
The word “Muslim” means one who submits himself to God’s will.