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concept of trinity and considers it a contradiction of pure monotheism. It
also rejects the argument of some Christians that God made Himself
incarnate in Jesus, peace be upon him, so that God could be known by
men, 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-
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also rejects the argument of some Christians that God made Himself
incarnate in Jesus, peace be upon him, so that God could be known by
men, 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-
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