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Forgivness in Islam
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Islamic Teachings The teachings of Prophet Muhammad and the Quran together form the source of Islamic morals and laws and are known as the Sharia. They are rich in emphasizing the importance of forgiveness as a value and as a way of life.
God's forgiveness to human beings is an axial issue in the relation between the two. Human beings were not programmed to respond in a certain way to the events within and around them. Uniquely, the human race is endowed with built-in perpetual knowledge. Its potential lies in its awareness of the idea of good and evil, in making choices between them and in being accountable for their choices. Human beings are not perfect nor were they meant to be. They lead a life of continuous decision making and choice between evil temptations and good that can be very taxing.
To pass the accountability test, no one could rely on a perfect record, as human beings' full hope is in God's grace, mercy and forgiveness. Since Muslims do not subscribe to the idea of a chosen race, and since they believe that accountability is personal and therefore not atoned by vicarious sacrifice by having anyone slain in prepayment for their sins, salvation to them entirely focuses on the Forgiving God.
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