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and also rejects the argument that Jesus, peace be upon him, died on the
cross for mankind's sins.
To begin with, Islam believes that man can come to know Allah and feel
close to Him by means of proper prayer, fasting, charity, pilgrimage, and
righteous deeds. The very practice of Islam is meant to purify the believer's
soul and to bring him/her closer to Allah. With regard to Jesus dying for our
sins, Islam teaches that no human being can bear the burden of another's
responsibility.
Allah is very aware of our human weaknesses and imperfection. He does not
condemn us because we are imperfect; rather He guides us to self-perfection
and He forgives us and showers His Mercy upon us when we fail and then
sincerely ask His forgiveness.
Muslims believe in the Divine origin of the Bible although Muslims doubt
the historical authenticity of some parts of the Old and New Testaments and
do not believe them to be exact representations of what Allah originally
cross for mankind's sins.
To begin with, Islam believes that man can come to know Allah and feel
close to Him by means of proper prayer, fasting, charity, pilgrimage, and
righteous deeds. The very practice of Islam is meant to purify the believer's
soul and to bring him/her closer to Allah. With regard to Jesus dying for our
sins, Islam teaches that no human being can bear the burden of another's
responsibility.
Allah is very aware of our human weaknesses and imperfection. He does not
condemn us because we are imperfect; rather He guides us to self-perfection
and He forgives us and showers His Mercy upon us when we fail and then
sincerely ask His forgiveness.
Muslims believe in the Divine origin of the Bible although Muslims doubt
the historical authenticity of some parts of the Old and New Testaments and
do not believe them to be exact representations of what Allah originally