Muslims believe that Jesus cannot be God because he is a prophet and not the one who gathers his people.

In the Hebrew Bible, God is depicted as the one who gathers his people under his wings, a metaphor that signifies protection and care. This imagery is prevalent in various passages, such as in Ruth 2:12 and Psalm 91:1-4, where God is portrayed as a nurturing figure. In the non-Biblical literature, this theme continues, illustrating God's longing for his people to return to him. When Jesus expresses his desire to gather the children of Israel as a hen gathers her brood under her wings in Luke 13:34, he adopts language that his Jewish audience would recognize as belonging to God alone. This act of using divine imagery not only highlights his deep compassion but also asserts his identity as the divine protector of Israel. Furthermore, Jesus claims the authority to send prophets, a role that is traditionally reserved for God. By stating, 'Therefore I send you prophets' (Matthew 23:34), he positions himself in a divine role, indicating that he is not merely a prophet but the one who has the authority to send them. This reinforces the understanding that Jesus embodies the divine nature of God, who desires to gather and protect his people.