Muslims believe that God alone deserves to be worshiped and that Jesus cannot be God because He cannot occupy God's heavenly throne.

The Hebrew Scriptures clearly depict Yahweh as the sole Creator and Sovereign, deserving of absolute worship. This exclusivity is emphasized through various passages that describe God's eternal reign and His heavenly throne. For instance, Psalm 103:19 states, 'The LORD has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.' This establishes a foundation for understanding God's unique position. In the New Testament, Jesus is portrayed as sharing in this divine authority. Hebrews 1:3 states that Jesus is 'the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word.' This indicates that Jesus holds a position of authority that aligns with God's sovereignty. Furthermore, Matthew 5:34-35 reinforces the idea that heaven is God's throne, and by extension, Jesus, who is seated at the right hand of the Father (Hebrews 1:3), shares in this divine rule. This does not compromise monotheism but rather affirms the Christian understanding of the Trinity, where Jesus is fully God and fully man. Thus, the belief in Jesus' divine authority and His position at God's right hand does not challenge Yahweh's uniqueness but rather highlights the Christian belief in the triune nature of God, where Jesus is integral to God's redemptive plan for humanity.