How does Islam reconcile Jesus’ return?

**Muhammad Peace SHALL BE UPON HIM** Islam teaches that Muhammad ﷺ is the Seal of the Prophets (Khatam an‑Nabiyyīn), yet Muslims also believe that Jesus (ʿĪsā, peace be upon him) will return near the end of times. The Qur’an emphasizes the finality of Muhammad ﷺ’s message: > “Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets…” (Qur’an 33:40) The Qur’an also contains verses that classical scholars interpret as referring to Jesus’ eschatological role, such as: “And indeed, he is a sign for [the coming of] the Hour…” (Qur’an 43:61), understood by many scholars as indicating that Jesus’ return will be a sign of the approaching Day of Judgment. “And (as for) their saying, ‘We killed the Messiah…’… Rather, Allah raised him up to Himself…” (Qur’an 4:157–158), which is taken as establishing that Jesus was raised and will return. “…Allah said, ‘O Jesus, I will take you and raise you to Myself… Then to Me is your return…’” (Qur’an 3:55), which many commentators connect with Jesus’ future descent and eventual death after his mission is completed. My specific question is: How do mainstream Islamic scholars explain that Jesus’ return does not violate the finality of prophethood with Muhammad ﷺ, and how is Jesus’ return understood in relation to Muhammad’s completed message according to the Qur’an and traditional exegesis? I am looking for a doctrinal explanation that shows how the concept of Jesus’ return fits within orthodox Islamic theology without contradicting the finality of Muhammad ﷺ’s prophethood.