Maseehiyah Slideshare(Pergas 2009)

““MASEEHIYAH”MASEEHIYAH”
(Christianity)(Christianity)
A brief introductory outline for Muslims in understanding
Christianity from Islamic perspective.
PERGAS – 10 April 2009
This lecture was previously delivered to Islamic students
of
Madrasah Aljuneid Al-Islamiyyah, and at Masjid Kg Wak
Tanjung.
By Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
(PERGAS)
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““MASEEHIYAH”MASEEHIYAH”
(Christianity)(Christianity)
A brief introductory outline for Muslims in
understanding Christianity from Islamic
perspective.
FOR MABUHAY CLUB
DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE
(MUSLIM CONVERTS SSOCIATION)
By Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
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TADZKIRAH : 9 May 2010
Sunday @ 3 – 5 pm

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Strongest among men in enmity to the BelieversStrongest among men in enmity to the Believers
wilt thou find the Jews and Pagans;wilt thou find the Jews and Pagans;
and nearest among them in love to the Believersand nearest among them in love to the Believers
wilt thou find those who say: "We arewilt thou find those who say: "We are NasaraNasara *:*:
" because amongst these are men devoted" because amongst these are men devoted
to learning and men who have renouncedto learning and men who have renounced
the world, and they are not arrogant.the world, and they are not arrogant.
((Qur’an: al-Maa-idah: 5: 82Qur’an: al-Maa-idah: 5: 82))
NasaraNasara : commonly translated as “Christians”, but it should have been: commonly translated as “Christians”, but it should have been
““Nazareen” – similar to another term “Ansaar” (from Ansarullaah”)Nazareen” – similar to another term “Ansaar” (from Ansarullaah”)

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And when they listen to the revelation receivedAnd when they listen to the revelation received
by the Messenger, thou wilt see their eyesby the Messenger, thou wilt see their eyes
overflowing with tears, for they recogniseoverflowing with tears, for they recognise
the truth: they pray: "Our Lord! we believe;the truth: they pray: "Our Lord! we believe;
write us down among the witnesses.write us down among the witnesses.
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 83Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 83))

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((Surah an-Nahl: 16: 125Surah an-Nahl: 16: 125))

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““Call thou (all mankind) unto thy Sustainer’s path withCall thou (all mankind) unto thy Sustainer’s path with
wisdom and goodly exhortation, and argue with themwisdom and goodly exhortation, and argue with them
in the most kindly manner.”in the most kindly manner.”
((Surah an-Nahl: 16: 125Surah an-Nahl: 16: 125))

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(Surah al-Baqarah: 2: 256)

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““There shall be no coercion (force) in matters of faith.There shall be no coercion (force) in matters of faith.
Distinct has now become the right wayDistinct has now become the right way
from (the way of ) error”from (the way of ) error”
((Surah al-Baqarah: 2: 256Surah al-Baqarah: 2: 256))

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(Surah an-Nisa’: 4: 171)

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““ O People of the Book ! Do not overstep theO People of the Book ! Do not overstep the
bounds [of truth] in your religious beliefs, andbounds [of truth] in your religious beliefs, and
do not say of Allah anything but the truth..”do not say of Allah anything but the truth..”
((Surah an-Nisa’: 4: 171Surah an-Nisa’: 4: 171))

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The Christ Jesus, son of Mary, was but Allah’sThe Christ Jesus, son of Mary, was but Allah’s
messenger - [the fulfillment of] His promise which Hemessenger - [the fulfillment of] His promise which He
had conveyed unto Mary - and a soul created by Him.had conveyed unto Mary - and a soul created by Him.
Believe then, in Allah and His messengers, and do notBelieve then, in Allah and His messengers, and do not
say, “[God is ] a trinity.” Desist [from this assertion]say, “[God is ] a trinity.” Desist [from this assertion]
for your own goodfor your own good....

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““Allah is but One God; utterly remote is He, inAllah is but One God; utterly remote is He, in
His glory, from having a son; unto Him belongsHis glory, from having a son; unto Him belongs
all that is in the heavens and all that is onall that is in the heavens and all that is on
earth; and none is as worthy of trust as Allah.”earth; and none is as worthy of trust as Allah.”

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Not merely the Islamic perspective but
acknowledged too by other historians,
theologians and objective scholars.

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WHEN AND HOW THE TERMWHEN AND HOW THE TERM
“CHRISTIANITY” CAME“CHRISTIANITY” CAME
ABOUT?ABOUT?
Jesus a.s. was sent to the Israelite (Bani Israel).Jesus a.s. was sent to the Israelite (Bani Israel).
““ He (Jesus) answered: ‘I was sent only to the lostHe (Jesus) answered: ‘I was sent only to the lost
sheep of the House of Israel’ ”sheep of the House of Israel’ ”
((Mathew:15:24Mathew:15:24))

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ABOUT?ABOUT?
Jesus a.s. was sent in continuation of prophethoodJesus a.s. was sent in continuation of prophethood
amongst the Israelite (Bani Israel) and enjoined them toamongst the Israelite (Bani Israel) and enjoined them to
follow the Law.follow the Law.
““Think not that I have come to abolishThink not that I have come to abolish
the law and the prophets, I have comethe law and the prophets, I have come
not to abolish but to fulfill. For truly, Inot to abolish but to fulfill. For truly, I
say to you, till heaven and earth passsay to you, till heaven and earth pass
away, not an iota, not a dot, will passaway, not an iota, not a dot, will pass
from the law until all is accomplished.”from the law until all is accomplished.”
((Mathew:5:17Mathew:5:17))

ABOUT?ABOUT?
Jesus a.s. spoke “Aramaic” (a Hebrew dialect)
almost similar to Arabic.

ABOUT?ABOUT?
 He was referred to with the title “Messiah”
(Hebrew) which is the equivalent to “al-Maseeh”
in Arabic - in both languages it means “the
anointed one” from the root word ‘masaha’ –
i.e. “to wipe, rub over with, anoint”.

ABOUT?ABOUT?
The word “messiah” was later translated into Greek
which is “Kristos” (which has the meaning of ‘the
anointed’). And from this Greek word it was kept in
use, even in English with the Latinized spelling
“Christ”. From this we get the word “Christians”.

ABOUT?ABOUT?
we are told that many years after Jesus time (circa 100 CE), at
a place called Antioch, the remnant followers of Jesus, was
ridiculed, persecuted and mocked by their enemies. These
Greek people started to refer them (followers of the prophet
Jesus a.s. at that time) as “these are Christians”, implying
wrongly that they “worshipped Jesus” – whereas they were of
the Judaic tradition that believed in monotheism (One God).

ABOUT?ABOUT?
“… the real founder of Christianity is
actually Paul…”
(Michael S Hart “The 10 Most influential personality in History”)

ABOUT?ABOUT?
Jesus a.s. came for the Jews but Paul was interested to
popularize this teaching amongst the Hellenized world
(Romans and Greek). Scholars considered him to be a
Hellenized Jew (i.e. a Jew strongly influenced by Greek
culture and ways of life). He was not amongst the original
disciples of Jesus. He was originally a persecutor but then
later converted, claiming to have seen a ‘vision’.

ABOUT?ABOUT?
After Paul’s ‘conversion’ to this religion, he offered
interpretations of what the religion should be, which
included changing the Jewish ways with that of Greek
and Roman ideas to gain converts amongst the gentiles
(non-Jews).

ABOUT?ABOUT?
The strictly monotheistic faith of the religion amongst the
Bani Israel (Children of Israel) were compromised into
adapting and adopting the Trinitarian belief and other
practices of the pagan Mediterranean religions of the Greek,
Roman, Persian and Egyptian.

ABOUT?ABOUT?
Thus we saw a split amongst those who claimed to be
the followers of Jesus teachings.

ABOUT?ABOUT?
In 325 CE, the conflict between the Unitarian versus the
*Pauline Trinitarian was ruthlessly ended by the decree of
king Constantine at the Council of Nicea.
* Pauline – from teachings of Paul

ABOUT?ABOUT?
Through subsequent Synods and Councils organized by
the Church, new creed and beliefs were adopted.
Those who opposed the Church’s ruling were condemned
as heretics and persecuted. Thus Pauline doctrines
became dominant.

Jesus a.s.
Hawaariyuun r.m.
true followers accepted
Prophet Muhammad’s s.a.w.
coming as fulfilment of
Jesus’ a.s. prophecy
innovations by Paul leading to split
between “Unitarian” and “Trinitarian”
Paul’s (a Hellenized Jew - Saul)
“conversion” (circa 100 A.D.)
Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire Western Roman Empire
(Decline of Byzantine Empire)
(Orthodox Church) (Roman Catholic)
Headed by: Patriach Headed by: Pope

Christianity created by Paul leading to the
triumph of the “Trinitarian” theology
Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire Western Roman Empire
(Decline of Byzantine Empire)
(Orthodox Church) (Roman Catholic)
Headed by: Patriarch Headed by: Pope
Syrian, Coptics ,Greek,
Maronite, etc. (Roman Catholic became dominant)
Protestant movement -
Roman Catholic - “started by a monk named Martin Luther.”
- “Anglican - break away from Pope’s rule”
- others viz. Methodist, Dutch Reform etc.
- “The Born again movements: viz. Pentecostal, Assembly of
God, etc
- cult movements : Moonies, Jehovah Witness, Mormons etc

“Say: ‘O People of the Book! Come unto that
tenet which we and you hold in common: that we
shall worship none but Allah (the One and only
God), and that we shall not ascribe divinity to any
besides Him, and that we shall not take human
beings for our lords besides Allah.”
(Qur’an: Surah aa-li ‘Imraan: 3: 64)

Say: “He is the One God: God the
Eternal, the Uncaused Cause of All
Being, He begets not, neither is He
begotten: and there is nothing
that could be compared with
Him.”
(Qur’an: Surah al-Ikhlas: 112)
“... O Jesus, son of Mary! Did you
say unto mankind: Take me and
my mother as gods besides Allah?
{Jesus} answered:”… I speak unto
them only that which You
commanded me: worship Allah,
my Lord and your Lord...”
(Qur’an: al-Maa-idah: 5: 116)
The Father is fully God.
The Son is fully God.
The Holy Spirit is fully God.
They are not three gods but One.
(extracted from Apostolic creed)
Note: The Christians emphasized the
above that “they (i.e. the Father,
the Son and the Holy Spirit) are
distinct but not separate”....
whatever that means !?! (note
how confused they are ! Even
linguistically this assertion is
preposterous)
ISLAMISLAM CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY

CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY
preposterous)
REFUTATIONS FROM THEIR BIBLE
Distinct but not separate? then
what about :
“.... And Jesus was baptized, he went
up immediately from the water
and behold, the heavens were
opened, and he saw the SPIRIT OF
GOD descending like a dove, and
alighting on him; and lo a voice
from heaven saying: This is my
beloved SON, with whom I am
well pleased.”
(Matthew 3: 13-17)

preposterous)
It (Apostolic creed) was not Jesus’
teaching:
• These doctrines (Apostolic creed)
are not what Jesus teach but
innovations and conjectures of the
Church. If we refer to their Bible,
there is no explicit (clear i.e.
without need for interpretations)
sayings of Jesus concerning Trinity
or about himself claiming to be
God. Whereas Jesus explicitly
teaches Tauhiid, e.g. :
“And one of the scribes come up and
asked him, ‘Which commandment
is the first of all?’ Jesus answered
‘Hear O Israel! The Lord our God,
the Lord is One!”
(Mark 12: 28-29)

preposterous)
It (Apostolic creed) was not Jesus’
teaching:
• These doctrines (Apostolic creed)
are not what Jesus teach but
innovations and conjectures of the
Church. If we refer to their Bible,
there is no explicit (clear i.e.
without need for interpretations)
sayings of Jesus concerning Trinity
or about himself claiming to be
God. Whereas Jesus explicitly
teaches Tauhiid, e.g. :
“Jesus says: ‘Not everyone who says to
me ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter the
kingdom of heaven, but he who
does the will of my Father who is in
heaven”
(Matthew 7: 21 )

preposterous)
Jesus affirms himself as messenger
even though he can do miracles:
(Jesus said)”...I thank you Father that
you listen to me. I know that you
always listen to me, but I say this
for the sake of the people here so
that they will believe that You sent
me.”
(John 11: 41)
(Jesus said) “I can do nothing on my
own authority.”
(John 8 : 28)
(Jesus said) ”... the deeds I do by my
father’s authority.”
(John 10 : 25)

.... teaching Trinity ?
REBUTTALSREBUTTALS
Simple explanation of this
Matthew:28:19
These words does not mean that Jesus
teaches Trinity, rather the use of the
phrase “..in the name of ” to signify
authoritative basis for preaching.”.
Example an ambassador acting on behalf
of the government and country will sign
“in the name of the head of state and the
country, but writing his own name.”
Thus Jesus is saying that his teaching of
the religion is with the authority sanction
by God, His angel and His Messenger.
Just as it is wrong to say that the
ambassador is also literally the country,
thus it would be wrong to say that the
Messenger is also God.
Some Christian would quote
this to justify..
“...Jesus said to them, go forth
and make disciples of them
and baptize them in the
name of the Father, of the
Son and of the Holy spirit...”
(Gospel of Matthew 28: 19)

“And never will the Jews or the Christians
approve of you until you follow their religion.
Say, "Indeed, the guidance of Allah is the [only]
guidance." If you were to follow their desires
after what has come to you of knowledge, you
would have against Allah no protector or
helper.”
(Qur’an: al-Baqarah: 2: 120)

ISLAM
“Tauhiid”
(Absolute
Oneness)
“Trinity”
(Three in One
- one in three)
CHRISTIANITY
Concept of GodConcept of God

ISLAM CHRISTIANITY
Jesus a.s.Jesus a.s.
“A righteous
servant and
messenger of
Allah”
“literally the
son of God;
a divine being
and at the
same time a
man”

ISLAM CHRISTIANITY
ConceptConcept
ofof
“salvation”“salvation”
““JusticeJustice
and theand the
Mercy andMercy and
forgivenesforgivenes
s of Allah”s of Allah”
“Original
Sin which
requires
blood
redemption
by God”

CHRISTIANITYISLAM
“Adherence to
Divine Law”
(Shari’ah)
iiman - ’amal - ihsan
“generally
does not
emphasize on
adherence to
Divine law but
harp on Love”
Way of LifeWay of Life

CHRISTIANITYISLAM
PrimaryPrimary
source of thesource of the
teachingsteachings
has remained
faithfully
preserved in its
original
recitations and
language.
doctrines
formulated by the
Church authority
based on Paul’s
letters and other
writings after
Jesus a.s.
“only one
Al-Qur’an”
“ many
versions of
the Bible”

“And they claim, “None shall ever enter
paradise unless he be ‘a Jew’ or ‘a Christian’.
Such are their wishful beliefs! Say: Produce
an evidence for what you are claiming, if
what you say is true!”
(Qur’an Surah al-Baqarah: 2 :111)

The Christians and the Jews mayThe Christians and the Jews may
offer the Bible as their evidence ofoffer the Bible as their evidence of
their revealed Books from God.their revealed Books from God.
•What is the Bible?What is the Bible?
•Can Muslim accept theCan Muslim accept the
Bible to be the revealedBible to be the revealed
Books of God?Books of God?
THEREFORE IT IS PERTINENT FOR MUSLIMS TO SEEK ANSWER TO THESE QUESTIONS:

The Bible ...… some facts.The Bible ...… some facts.
• It is a collection of writings.
• Generally it contains recordings of the
history of the Jewish people. Written
and re-written by scribes (especially
when the Jews lost these during their
enslavement by Persians and Romans or
because the recordings tended to fade).

• The name “Bible” is not found in the
Bible.
• This term “Bible” comes from the Greek
work “Biblion” which means “collection
of writings or book”.

• The total number of books that make up
the Bible differ between the Catholic’s
(they have 73 books) and Protestant
Christian’s (only accept 66 books).

• It can be divided into 2 parts:
Old testament – Jewish writings written
originally in Hebrew, compiled over a
period of 2,000 years; many of its
authors are unknown.

• It can be divided into 2 parts:
New Testament – the oldest
manuscripts written in Koine Greek
(not Aramaic which was the language
that Jesus spoke), comprise of the 4
Gospels and letters written by Paul and
others.

• The most popular Bible e.g. the King
James (the Authorized version) and the
Latin Vulgate in used was based on an
ancient text. Since then, they have
discovered more ancient texts, and
Christian biblical scholars have to
revise their Bible to ensure accuracy.
And they admit that there has been
interpolations done to the Bible.

• Their own admission:
““Yet the King James version has serious defects.Yet the King James version has serious defects.
….. And discovery of many biblical manuscripts….. And discovery of many biblical manuscripts
more ancient than those on which the King Jamesmore ancient than those on which the King James
version was based made it apparent that theseversion was based made it apparent that these
defects were so many as to call for a revision.”defects were so many as to call for a revision.”
(Forward in the New Revised Standard version of the Bible)

Summary : what is the Bible?
 It may contain words of prophets;
some eye-witness or even hearsay
accounts of what had happened; it may
contain quotations of perhaps
revelations from God; it may contain
interpretations and interpolations of
people regarding the religion; etc.

 Biblical scholars admit that many
were written by anonymous (unknown)
person or persons; sometimes
conveniently attributed to certain
prophets.

 The Gospels (according to Mark,
Mathew, Luke and John) are not the
same as what we Muslims refer to as
the “Injeel” of Prophet Jesus a.s.

The Pentateuch (first 5 Books said toThe Pentateuch (first 5 Books said to
be the book of Moses : the Torah) isbe the book of Moses : the Torah) is
notnot the same as what we Muslimsthe same as what we Muslims
refer to as therefer to as the ““Taurat” of ProphetTaurat” of Prophet
Moses a.sMoses a.s..

 The Psalm (of David) isThe Psalm (of David) is notnot the samethe same
as what we Muslims refer to as theas what we Muslims refer to as the
““Zabur” of Prophet David a.sZabur” of Prophet David a.s..

 As the collections called the Bible
have been tampered with and
interpolations made by people, we
cannot be certain of its total
reliability and authenticity.

 For Muslims, the Qur’an is the
“Furqaan” (Criterion to determine what
for us, is the Truth and what is not).

 Revisions have been made to the
Bible when a much older manuscripts
were found. Still these manuscripts
are not those dated to the time of
Jesus a.s. (because these were
written in Greek, whereas Jesus a.s.
never spoke Greek but Aramaic).

So when we Muslims say we Believe in the
Taurat, Zabur and Injeel, we do not mean we
believe in the Bible!
Only the Qur’an has remained the onlyOnly the Qur’an has remained the only
authentic Book of revelations from Allah, stillauthentic Book of revelations from Allah, still
preserved exactly as it was “ recited”, in thepreserved exactly as it was “ recited”, in the
original language as when it was revealed.original language as when it was revealed.

[1] Mankind living standard is evolving towards a higher
form of civilization – a global and more cosmopolitan era,
thus their laws need to be gradually updated – while its
principle and fundamental teachings remaining the same ;
Why a subsequent book of revelation is
required is because:

[2] the recordings of earlier Books did not survive fully
intact but were proven to have been tampered with and
corrupted;

[3] Literacy amongst the people, and the appropriate technology
of writing & printing on a mass-scale etc. was not available until
much later. Thus, subsequent revelations would ensure the pristine
teachings are adhered to because corruptions to the previous
recordings had occurred;

“Are you actually following the religion of
Jesus?”
“What was the religion that Jesus preached?”
“And if he were to come back today, who will
he recognize as people belonging to his flock?”
– “Christians or Muslims?”

Jesus a.s. followed the law. Even in
dietary rules for example he abstained
from eating and touching of the flesh of
swine.
“These are the living things which you
shall not eat …. And the swine … of
their flesh you shall not eat, and their
carcasses you shall not touch; they
are unclean to you.”
(Leviticus:11:8)

Jesus a.s. followed the law. Even in
dietary rules for example he abstained
from eating and touching of the flesh of
swine.
“These are the living things which you
shall not eat …. And the swine … of
their flesh you shall not eat, and their
carcasses you shall not touch; they
are unclean to you.”
(Leviticus:11:8)
W
ho
still observes
this?
Christians
or M
uslim
s?

 Jesus a.s. follow the law. One of the
important commandment (a covenant) for all
male Jews was to be circumcised.
"This is My covenant, which you
shall keep, between Me and you
and your descendants after you:
every male among you shall be
circumcised. …
(Genesis: 17: 11)

"And you shall be circumcised in the flesh
of your foreskin, and it shall be the sign of
the covenant between Me and you.".…
(Genesis: 17: 12)

“And at the end of eight days,
when he was circumcised, he
was called Jesus, the name
given by the angel before he
was conceived in the womb.”
(Luke:2:21)

“And at the end of eight days,
when he was circumcised, he
was called Jesus, the name
given by the angel before he
was conceived in the womb.”
(Luke:2:21)
W
ho
still observes
this?
Christians
or M
uslim
s?

Jesus a.s. is recorded to have prayed. And
the manner of his praying was described:
“Then Jesus went with them to a
place called Gethsemane, and he said
to his disciples, ‘Sit here while I go
yonder to pray….. And going a little
farther he fell on his face and prayed,
‘My Father, if it be possible, let this
cup pass from me; nevertheless not as
I will, but as thou wilt’ ”
(Mathew:26:36-40)

Just like the prophets of old their manner
of praying was also described:
“Then Abram (Abraham) fell on
his face …”
(Genesis : 17 : 3)

“Then Moses and Aaron went from
the presence of the assembly to
the door of the tent of meeting, and
fell on their faces …”
(Numbers 20: 6)

“Then Moses and Aaron went from
the presence of the assembly to
the door of the tent of meeting, and
fell on their faces …”
(Numbers 20: 6)
W
ho
still observes
this?
Christians
or M
uslim
s?

It was the practice of Jesus a.s. and his
disciples to greet one another with a standard
greeting of peace “Shalomalekum”:
“On the evening of that day, the first
day of the week, the doors being
shut where the disciples were, for
fear of the Jews, Jesus came and
stood among them and said to them
“Peace be with you”..”
(John:20:19)

It was the practice of Jesus a.s. and his
disciples to greet one another with a standard
greeting of peace “Shalomalekum”:
“On the evening of that day, the first
day of the week, the doors being
shut where the disciples were, for
fear of the Jews, Jesus came and
stood among them and said to them
“Peace be with you”..”
(John:20:19)
W
ho
still observes
this?
Christians
or M
uslim
s?

Jesus a.s. never teaches “Trinity” but rather
he affirmed the continuous message of all
prophets from God i.e. “Tauhiid”:
asked him, ‘Which commandment is the
first of all?’ Jesus answered ‘Hear O
Israel! The Lord our God, the Lord is One!”
(Mark 12: 28-29)

Jesus a.s. never teaches “Trinity” but rather
he affirmed the continuous message of all
prophets from God i.e. “Tauhiid”:
asked him, ‘Which commandment is the
first of all?’ Jesus answered ‘Hear O
Israel! The Lord our God, the Lord is One!”
(Mark 12: 28-29)
W
ho
still observes
this?
Christians
or M
uslim
s?

ISLAM’S RESPONSE TO CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE OF
THE ORIGINAL SIN

“ “ Say: ‘Say: ‘O my servants who have transgressed O my servants who have transgressed against their against their
own souls! own souls! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah: for Allah Despair not of the Mercy of Allah: for Allah
forgives all sinsforgives all sins: for He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. : for He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and bow to His [Will], Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and bow to His [Will],
before the Penalty comes on youbefore the Penalty comes on you: After that ye shall not be : After that ye shall not be
helped.”helped.”

((Qur’an: Surah az-Zumar: 39: 53-54Qur’an: Surah az-Zumar: 39: 53-54))

““Whoever is guided is only guided for [the benefit of] his Whoever is guided is only guided for [the benefit of] his
soul. And whoever errs only errs against it. soul. And whoever errs only errs against it. And no bearer And no bearer
of burdens will bear the burden of anotherof burdens will bear the burden of another. And never . And never
would We punish until We sent a messenger.”would We punish until We sent a messenger.”
((Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 15Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 15))

“ The soul that sinneth it shall die. The son shall
not bear the iniquity (sins) of the father, neither
shall the father bear the iniquity (sins) of the son,
the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon
him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be
upon him… ”
(Ezekiel 18: 20)
AS FOUND IN THE OLD TESTAMENTAS FOUND IN THE OLD TESTAMENT

“… But the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath
committed, and keep all my statutes and do that which is
lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.”
(Ezekiel 18 : 21)
(Note similarity with the Islamic concept of ‘TAUBAH’ here :
consistent with Islam. Unfortunately later Christian Church
leaders have replaced this with their concept of the ‘original sin’ ,
‘blood redemption’ and ‘vicarious atonement’.)
AS FOUND IN THE OLD TESTAMENTAS FOUND IN THE OLD TESTAMENT

Man was placed on earth
in the hole - condemned
THEIR CONCEPT OF SALVATION

THEIR CONCEPT OF SALVATION Thus for them, it requires a Saviour to redeem
him out of the ‘Sin’ – (by vicarious atonement)
alleging: “Jesus dying for the Sins of mankind”

innocent – not condemned
ISLAM’S MESSAGEISLAM’S MESSAGE

Yet in life, he may fall into sin
Thus he requires GUIDANCE

Yet in life he may fall into sin
Thus he requires GUIDANCE
Even if he falls, there is hope of
Allah’s Mercy and Forgiveness
Forgiveness through
repentance and
reparation, while in
this world
THEIR CONCEPT OF SALVATION
MERCYMERCY
Thus for them, it requires a Saviour to redeem

There is no such thing as the
Original Sin…
Because to us
God (Allah)
Has already forgiven
Adam and Hawa

Original Sin…
“They (Adam and Hawa) said, "Our Lord, we have
wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have
mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers.”
(Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 23)

Original Sin…
““Then Adam received from his Lord [some] words, Then Adam received from his Lord [some] words,
and He accepted his repentance. Indeed, it is He who and He accepted his repentance. Indeed, it is He who
is the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful.”is the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 37Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 37))

“Jesus says : ‘Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord,
Lord’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he
who does the will of my Father who is in heaven” *
(Matthew 7 : 21 )
( * Islam : means “submission of God’s will” )
HOW SHALL MAN BE SAVED IN HEREAFTER ?HOW SHALL MAN BE SAVED IN HEREAFTER ?
AS FOUND IN THE GOSPEL - NEW TESTAMENT RECORD:AS FOUND IN THE GOSPEL - NEW TESTAMENT RECORD:

Behold, this is indeed the truth of the matter, and there is no
deity whatever save Allah; and, verily, Allah - He alone - is
almighty, truly wise. And if they turn away [from this truth] -
behold, Allah has full knowledge of the spreaders of corruption.”
(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 62-63)

““Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam.
And those who were given the Scripture did not And those who were given the Scripture did not
differ except after knowledge had come to them - differ except after knowledge had come to them -
out of jealous animosity between themselves. And out of jealous animosity between themselves. And
whoever disbelieves in the verses of Allah, then whoever disbelieves in the verses of Allah, then
indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account..”indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account..”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 19Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 19))

““So if they argue with you, say, "I have submitted So if they argue with you, say, "I have submitted
myself to Allah [in Islam], and [so have] those who myself to Allah [in Islam], and [so have] those who
follow me." And say to those who were given the follow me." And say to those who were given the
Scripture and [to] the unlearned, "Have you submitted Scripture and [to] the unlearned, "Have you submitted
yourselves?" And if they submit [in Islam], they are yourselves?" And if they submit [in Islam], they are
rightly guided; but if they turn away - then upon you is rightly guided; but if they turn away - then upon you is
only the [duty of] notification. And Allah is Seeing of only the [duty of] notification. And Allah is Seeing of
[His] servants.[His] servants.
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 20Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 20))

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