Muslims believe that the Messiah cannot share in God's glory and majesty as described in the Hebrew Scriptures.

The Hebrew Scriptures consistently portray Yahweh as the sovereign King who is clothed in splendor and majesty. Verses such as Psalm 96:6 and Psalm 104:1-2 highlight God's glorious nature, emphasizing that His glory is not to be shared with anyone else. However, the same Scriptures also depict the Messiah as receiving splendor and majesty from God, suggesting a unique relationship between the two. For example, Psalm 21:1-7 describes the anointed King being crowned and endowed with glory, indicating that he shares in the divine attributes bestowed upon him by God. This sharing of glory does not diminish God's sovereignty but rather affirms the unique role of the Messiah in God's plan. The prophetic nature of these texts points to a future King who will reign forever, which cannot be attributed to any earthly king, including David. The eternal reign of the Messiah, as prophesied, aligns with the Christian belief that Jesus fulfills these Messianic prophecies, sharing in God's glory as part of the divine plan for salvation. Furthermore, the acknowledgment of the Messiah's divine attributes is not a contradiction but rather a fulfillment of the Scriptures that point to a divine figure who acts on behalf of God. This understanding is crucial for both Jews and Christians, as it highlights the significance of the Messiah in the context of God's overarching narrative of redemption.