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CONGRUITIES AND INCONGRUITIES BETWEEN THE BIBLE AND THE QUR'AN |
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There is no concept of original sin the Qur'an and sins can only be forgiven by God
THERE IS NO ORIGINAL SIN
« We have indeed created man in the best of moulds.» (Surah 95/4)
« Nor can a bearer of burdens bear another's burdens if one heavily laden should call another to (bear) his load. Not the least portion of it can be carried (by the other). Even though he be nearly related. Thou canst but admonish such as fear their Lord unseen and establish regular Prayer. And whoever purifies himself does so for the benefit of his own soul; and the destination (of all) is to Allah.» (Surah 35/18)
« Then guard yourselves against a day when one soul shall not avail another nor shall intercession be accepted for her, nor shall compensation be taken from her, nor shall anyone be helped (from outside).» (2/48)
Man comes to the world without sin. He is liable to commit sins in his lifetime for which he alone is responsible. No sin in inherited from father to son. There is no intercession.
ONLY GOD CAN FORGIVE
« who can forgive sins except Allah.-» (Srah 3/135)
« …but truly Allah is one that blots out (sins), and forgives (again and again).» (Surah 58/2)
« Christ the son of Mary was no more than an apostle; many were the apostles that passed away before him.» (Surah 5/75)
God is the only Sovereign; and He has given no one the authority to forgive sins. Christ is a prophet for « Allah forgives all sins: for He is Oft-Forgiving »(Surah 39/53)
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