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I dedicate this booklet ta Allah.I am all hope that he will accept.

I also dedicate this booklet tothose who search the truth

I feel indebted to the great Muslim scholarIhn Taymiyyah for his marpelous work,by which I was inspired to study the concept ofthe Original Sin in Christianity.

I extend my thanks to Allah who enabled meto finish this work. I also thank my honoredbrothers: Dr. Abdullah Abu-Ishi and Dr. AbdurazaqSammandar for their aaluable suggestions and conectians.

If there is any good in this utork, it is from Allah.If there is any wrong, it is from myself.

Abdullah Al-KahtanyP.O. Box: 54L, Khamis Mushait,Sauihi Arabia.

Second EditionRabea the Second, 1-4L7August, L996.

Dedication

I dedicate this booklet to Allah.I am all hope that he will accept.

I also dedicate this booklet tothose who search the truth

I feel indebted to the great Muslim scholarIbn Taymiyyah for his marvelous work,by which I was inspired to study the concept ofthe Original Sin in Christianity.

I extend my thanks to Allah who enabled meto finish this work. I also thank my honoredbrothers: Dr. Abdullah Abu-Ishi and Dr. AbdurazaqSammandar for their valuable suggestions and corrections.

If there is any good in this work, it is from Allah.If there is any wrong, it is from myself.

Abdullah AI-KahtanyP.O. Box: 541, Khamis Mushait,Saudi Arabia.

Second EditionRabea the Second, 1417August, 1996.

l. lntroductionIssues related to belief might seem to be sensitive to

handle. However, with the advances in communication and

the breaking up of cultural barriers, it becomes necessary

that beliefs be investigated objectively and with an open

mind. All concerned religious scholars and believers need to

give a sympathetic ear to alternative positions or beliefs

offered by people ftom distant cultures seeking answers to

resolve or at least clarify various issues of a universal

nature, especially, if such beliefs are exported to other

nations side by side with all types of merchandise. As

govemments set quality standards on imports of all types' I

ftink it is important to test such common values and beliefs

as well. In particular, our relation with the Chdstian world

has become so close that we both need to get acquainted with

what each party has to contribute to the understanding of

such pressing issue.Since the concept of '.The Original Sin" in Christianity

forms the cornerstone out of which a cluster of beliefs like

the godship of Jesus (PBUHII), crucifixion and salvation

have emerged, therefore, it singles itself out as a good

candidate to be studied.The methodology that will be followed in this analysis of

"The Original Sin" involves two types of evidence.

l. PBUH stands for peace and blessings of Allah be upon him (or

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I. IntroductionIssues related to belief might seem to be sensitive to

handle. However, with the advances in communication andthe breaking up of cultural barriers, it becomes necessarythat beliefs be investigated objectively and with an openmind. All concerned religious scholars and believers need togive a sympathetic ear to alternative positions or beliefsoffered by people from distant cultures seeking answers toresolve or at least clarify various issues of a universalnature, especially, if such beliefs are exported to othernations side by side with all types of merchandise. Asgovernments set quality standards on imports of all types, Ithink it is important to test such common values and beliefsas well. In particular, our relation with the Christian worldhas become so close that we both need to get acquainted withwhat each party has to contribute to the understanding ofsuch pressing issue.

Since the concept of 'The Original Sin" in Christianityforms the cornerstone out of which a cluster of beliefs likethe godship of Jesus (PBUH)(l), crucifixion and salvationhave emerged, therefore, it singles itself out as a goodcandidate to be studied.

The methodology that will be followed in this analysis of"The Original Sin" involves two types of evidence.

1. PBUH stands for peace and blessings of Allah be upon him (orthem for plural.)

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The first is to carry on the study based on all logicalpossibilities that would explain the truth of "The OriginalSin". As a matter of fact, the writer depended on argumentsdevelo@ by Ibn Taymiyah -a thirteenth century prominentMuslim scholar(2). The second type of evidence used tostudy 'oThe Original Sin" depended on drawing evidencefrom The Bible(3) itself to reveal the validify of the conceptin Christianity.

In doing so, it is ultimately left to the readers whom Godhas bestowed with intellect that distinguishes them ftomother creatures, to ponder, analyze, evaluate and thendecide for themselves.

2. Ahmad Ibn Taymiyah al-jawab as-sahih liman badala deen al-masseh. Vol. I. (This copy does not have references to thepublisher nor to the year of publication)

3. Muslims believe that God has revealed (The Torah) to hophetMoses (parts of what is called: The Old Testament and (TheInjeel) to Prophet Jesus, parts of what is called The NewTestament. as guidance to the,ir people. Nevertheless, thecurrent numerous versions of the Bible made it difficult to decidewhich is the authenticated one. For more details about this issuelook at:Ezziah Ali Taha. The Methodology of Collecting theBible and the Sunnah: A comparative Studv. (Dar Al-Buhuth Al-Elmiyyah, Kuwait. 1987)Ahmad Deedat. Is the Bible God's Word? InternationalPublishing House, (1982) P.1

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The first is to carry on the study based on all logicalpossibilities that would explain the truth of 'The OriginalSin". As a matter of fact, the writer depended on argumentsdeveloped by Ibn Taymiyah -a thirteenth century prominentMuslim scholar(2). The second type of evidence used tostudy 'The Original Sin" depended on drawing evidencefrom The Bible(3) itself to reveal the validity of the conceptin Christianity.

In doing so, it is ultimately left to the readers whom Godhas bestowed with intellect that distinguishes them fromother creatures, to ponder, analyze, evaluate and thendecide for themselves.

2. Ahmad Ibn Taymiyah al-jawab as-sahih liman badala deen al­masseh. Vol. I. (This copy does not have references to thepublisher nor to the year of publication)

3. Muslims believe that God has revealed (The Torah) to ProphetMoses (parts of what is called: The Old Testament and (TheInjeel) to Prophet Jesus, parts of what is called The NewTestament. as guidance to thejr people. Nevertheless, thecurrent numerous versions of the Bible made it difficult to decidewhich is the authenticated one. For more details about this issuelook at:Ezziah Ali Taha. The Methodology of Collecting theBible and the Sunnah: A comparative Study. (Dar AI-Bubutb AI­Elmiyyah, Kuwait. 1987)Ahmad Deedat. Is the Bible God's Word? InternationalPublishing House, (1982) P.1

ll. Why is it important to study theconcept of *The Original Sin' inGhristianityP

hofessor Jurgen Moltmarur in his book: 'oThe CrucifiedGod" said:

"The death of Jesus on the cross is the cente of allChristian theology ... all Christian statements about God,about creation, about sin and death have their focal point inthe crucified Christ. All Christian statements about history,about hope stem from the crucified Christ.(a)

It is evident that without the concept of 'The OriginalSin" there would be no need for crucifixion, salvation oratonement to take place.

Garner Ted ArmsEong, the Executive Vice-Presidentand Co-Publisher of the Plain truth (a Christian Magazinefrom America, which boasts a current, free world-widecirculation of 6 million copies a month), attempts to answerhis own puzzle under the heading: "WAS THERESURRECTION A HOAX?'':

The resurrection of Jesus Christ of Nazareth (PBUH) iseither the supreme fact of history or a flagrant,deliberate fabrication foisted off on the followers ofChristianitytt).

4. Ahmad Deedat. Crucifixion or crucihction? (Intemational

Islamic Publishing House, 1984.) P. 2.

5. THE PLAIN TRUTH. February 1984. (as reported in Deedat's:

Crucifixion or Crucifiction? P. 5.

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II. Why is it important to study theconcept of "The Original Sin" inChristianity?

- Professor Jurgen Moltmann in his book: 'The CrucifiedGod" said:

"The death of Jesus on the cross is the centre of allChristian theology ... all Christian statements about God,about creation, about sin and death have their focal point inthe crucified Christ. All Christian statements about history,about hope stem from the crucified Christ. (4)

It is evident that without the concept of 'The OriginalSin" there would be no need for crucifixion, salvation oratonement to take place.

Garner Ted Armstrong, the Executive Vice-Presidentand Co-Publisher of the Plain truth (a Christian Magazinefrom America, which boasts a current, free world-widecirculation of 6 million copies a month), attempts to answerhis own puzzle under the heading: "WAS THERESURRECTION A HOAX?":

The resurrection of Jesus Christ of Nazareth (PBUH) iseither the supreme fact of history or a flagrant,deliberate fabrication foisted off on the followers ofChristianity(S).

4. Ahmad Deedat. Crucifixion or crucifiction? (InternationalIslamic Publishing House, 1984.) P. 2.

5. THE PLAIN lRUTH. February 1984. (as reported in Deedat's:Crucifixion or Crucifiction? P. 5.

Josh McDowel (An American evangelist) said in his book"The Resurrection Factor":

'nI was forced to the conclusion that the resurrection ofJesus Christ is either one of the most wicked, heartless,vicious, hoaxes ever foisted upon the minds of men, or it isthe most fantastic fact of lustory."(6)

With all the controversy presented above among some ofthe prominent American and other evzurgelists around theissue of crucifixion which was thought of to be necessary toatone for the Original Sin, we reahze the importance ofinvestigating such a concept.

lll. How Gan God be crucified to savehumanityf

Christians have exceeded all limits in relating injustice toGod the Almighty. They have indeed undermined God inways that no other nation has ever done before. In fact,they are far away ftom praising God or gloriffing Him.They claim that when Adam (PBUH) ate from the forbiddenffee, God became angry and directed punishment onto him;and that punishment continued on Adam's offsprings untilthe coming of Jesus PBUH). His crucifixion was to relieve(the generations after him from their forefather's sin.Christians also claim that all the sons of Adam (PBUI{)

6. Josh McDowell. The Resurrection Factor. In Deedat 1984, P. 5.

Josh McDowel (An American evangelist) said in his book"The Resurrection Factor":

"I was forced to the conclusion that the resurrection ofJesus Christ is either one of the most wicked, heartless,vicious, hoaxes ever foisted upon the minds of men, or it isthe most fantastic fact of history.,,(6)

With all the controversy presented above among some ofthe prominent American and other evangelists around theissue of crucifixion which was thought of to be necessary toatone for the Original Sin, we realize the importance ofinvestigating such a concept.

III. How can God be crucified to savehumanity?

Christians have exceeded all limits in relating injustice toGod the Almighty. They have indeed undermined God inways that no other nation has ever done before. In fact,they are far away from praising God or glorifying Him.They claim that when Adam (PBUH) ate from the forbiddentree, God became angry and directed punishment onto him;and that punishment continued on Adam's.offsprings untilthe coming of Jesus PBUH). His crucifixion was to relieve(the generations after him from their forefather's sin.Christians also claim that all the sons of Adam (PBUH)

6. Josh McDowell. The Resurrection Factor. In Deedat 1984, P. 5.

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were imprisoned by Satan, even the prophets of God such as,Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, et al. (PBUT).

On the other hand, let us see what the Qur'an says aboutthese respected prophets: [6: 8a-86]

We gave him Isaac andJacob: all (three) Weguided: and before him, Weguided Noah, and among hisprogeny, David, Solomon,Job, Joseph, Moses, andAaron: Thus do We rewardthose who do good.

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We know that Abraham's father was a nonbeliever andGod did not punish Abraham (PBUH) for his father's gravesin. Therefore, logically considered, would God hold himresponsible for his forefather's (Adam's) sin? Furthermore,the Christian concept of The Original Sin assumes thatAdam did no;t repent. However, God has declared that he

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were imprisoned by Satan, even the prophets of God such as,Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, et al. (pBUT).

On the other hand, let us see what the Qur' an says aboutthese respected prophets: [6: 84-86]

We gave him Isaac andJacob: all (three) Weguided: and before him, Weguided Noah, and among hisprogeny, David, Solomon,Job, Joseph, Moses, andAaron: Thus do We rewardthose who do good.

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The Christians have gone out of their way to claim that itwas through the crucifixion, which is one of the grave sins,that God has saved Adam (PBUH) and his offsprings fromhell fire. They also claim that it was through this supposedcrucifixion that God was able to ftick Satan, notwithstanding the fact that Satan disobeyed God and deservedpunishment since the time he refused to prostrate to Adam(PBUH) and he misled him to commit the sin. In fact, Godhad the ability to punish Satan long before the coming ofJesus (PBUH). Thus, one cannot help but to question theassumption as to why the sons of Adam are to be heldaccounted for their forefather's mistake.(?)

As a matter of fact, the life of Jesus (PBUlt) is muchshrouded in mystery, except for the three main years of hisministry. It is not profltable to discuss the many doubts andconjectures among the early Christian sects and amongMuslim scholars. The Orthodox Christian Church makes ita cardinal point of its docffine that his life was taken on thecross, that he died and was buried, that on the third day herose in body with his wounds intact, and walked about andconversed, and ate with his disciples, and was afterwardstaken up bodily to heaven. This is necessary for theologlcaldoctrine of blood sacrifice and vicarious atonement for sins

7. Ibn Taymiyah, pp. 216-217.

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for He is Oft-ReturningMost Merciful. [Qur'an 2-37]

The Christians have gone out of their way to claim that itwas through the crucifixion, which is one of the grave sins,that God has saved Adam (PBUH) and his offsprings fromhell fire. They also claim that it was through this supposedcrucifixion that God was able to trick Satan, notwithstanding the fact that Satan disobeyed God and deservedpunishment since the time he refused to prostrate to Adam(PBUH) and he misled him to commit the sin. In fact, Godhad the ability to punish Satan long before the coming ofJesus (PBUH). Thus, one cannot help but to question theassumption as to why the sons of Adam are to be heldaccounted for their forefather's mistake.(7)

As a matter of fact, the life of Jesus (pBUm is muchshrouded in mystery, except for the three main years of hisministry. It is not profitable to discuss the many doubts andconjectures among the early Christian sects and amongMuslim scholars. The Orthodox Christian Church makes ita cardinal point of its doctrine that his life was taken on thecross, that he died and was buried, that on the third day herose in lxxly with his wounds intact, and walked about andconversed, and ate with his disciples, and was afterwardstaken up bodily to heaven. This is necessary for theologicaldoctrine of blood sacrifice and vicarious atonement for sins

7. Ibn Taymiyah, pp.216-217.

including the innate Original Sin, which is rejected byIslam(8). However, some of the early Christian sectsrejected the doctrine that Jesus was killed on the cross.Deedat in his book (Crucifixion or Crocifiction? pp. 19-38)has provided numerous references to the falsity of thisconcept. He draw most of his evidence from the Bible andother writings by Christian authorities.

The issue of crucifixion, os presented in Christianity,only strengthens the claims of the Jews that they were behindthe crucifixion of Jesus (PBUH), that was never true.Instead, let's contemplate on what the Qur'an says aboutthe issue of crucifixion: [Qur'an: 4:155- 159]

(They have incurreddivine displeasure): in thatthey broke their covenant;that they rejected the Signsof Allah; that they slew theMessengers in defiance ofright; that they said, "Ourhearts are the Wrappings",Nay, Allah hath set the sealon their hearts for theirblasphemy, and linle is itthey believe;

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including the innate Original Sin, which is rejected byIslam(8). However, some of the early Christian sectsrejected the doctrine that Jesus was killed on the cross.Deedat in his book (Crucifixion or Crocifiction? pp. 19-38)has provided numerous references to the falsity of thisconcept. He draw most of his evidence from the Bible andother writings by Christian authorities.

The issue of crucifixion, as presented in Christianity,only strengthens the claims of the Jews that they were behindthe crucifixion of Jesus (PBUH), that was never true.Instead, let's contemplate on what the Qur'an says aboutthe issue of crucifixion: [Qur'an: 4:155-159]

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That they said (in boast),"W'e killed Christ Jesus theson of Mary, the Messengerof Allah"; But they killedhim not, nor crucified him.Only a likeness of that wasshown to them. And thosewho differ therein are full ofdoubts, with no (certain)knowledge. But onlyconjecture to follow, for of asurety they killed him not.l

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are under divine displeasure"(o).Their (the Jew) iniquitieswere:

l. that they broke their Covenant;2. that they rejected Allah's (God's) guidance asconveyed by His messengers;3. that they killed Allah's messengers and incurred adouble guilt which included murder and that of deliberatedefiance of Allah's law; and4. they imagined themselves arrogantly self-sufficient,which means a blasphemous closing of their heartsforever against the admission of Allah's grace.then begins another series of iniquities from a different

point of view:1. that they rejected raith;2. that they made false charges against a godly womanlike Mary, who was chosen by A[ah to be the mother ofJesus;3. that they boasted of having killed Jesus whentheywere victims of their own self-hallucination;4. that they hindered people from Allah's way; and5. they by means of usury and fraud they oppressed theirfellow-men.(10)

The false charge against Mary was that she wasunchaste. Such a charge is bad enough to make against anywoman, but it is particularly irreverent to be made against

9. They Holy Qur'-an, translator footnote 659, p. 266.10. Such dealings are prohibited in the Bible. ltrk at (Ezekeil

18:8) Nevertheless, they insist in acting against the Gospel.

are under divine displeasure,,(9). Their (the Jew) iniquitieswere:

1. that they broke their Covenant;2. that they rejected Allah's (God's) guidance asconveyed by His messengers;3. that they killed Allah's messengers and incurred adouble guilt which included murder and that of deliberatedefiance of Allah's law; and4. they imagined themselves arrogantly self-sufficient,which means a blasphemous closing of their heartsforever against the admission of Allah's grace.then begins another series of iniquities from a different

point of view:1. that they rejected faith;2. that they made false charges against a godly womanlike Mary, who was chosen by Allah to be the mother ofJesus;3. that they boasted of having killed Jesus when theywere victims of their own self-hallucination;4. that they hindered PeOple from Allah's way; and5. they by means of usury and fraud they oppressed theirfellow-men. (10)

The false charge against Mary was that she wasunchaste. Such a charge is bad enough to make against anywoman, but it is particularly irreverent to be made against

9. They Holy Our'an, translator footnote 659, p. 266.10. Such dealings are prohibited in the Bible. Look at (Ezekeil

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Mary tlre mother of the prophet of Allah, Jesus (PBUH).The Jews rejected his message from the beginning byridiculing Allah's power through his exfraordinary birth (SeeThe Holy Qur'an 17:27-28). Chastity of women is higttlyrespected because it is such an essential aspect of theirdignity and honor that nobody could doubt, unless he or shebrings strong evidence, . four eye witnesses, that shecommitted an unchaste act. tf they railed to do so, they willbe flogged with eighty lashes and debarred from beingcompetent witnesses. (See the verse that talks about thismatter in The Holy Qur'an 24:4)

Several sects of Christianity like the Basilidans rejectedthe issue of crucifixion of Jesus (PBUH) and believed thatsome one else was substituted for him. The Docetae(another sect of Christians) held that Christ never had a realphysical or natural body, but only an apparent or phantombody. The gospel of SL Barnabas supported the theory thatChrist was substituted on the cross.{tt)

Moreover, th€ Christians say that Christ (PBUH) was aman and a god at the same time. He purposely allowed theunbelievers to crucify him; so Jesus (god to them) would

tick Satan(rz). They claim that Jesus concealed hisidentity as god, so that Satan would not know him. Theysay that he allowed his foes to take him, beat him up andspit on his face.(l3) According to them, he also allowed them

I 1. The Holy Qur'au translalor footnote # 663, p. 286.

12. Ibn Taymiyah, p.216.

13. What does the Qur'an say about this? "They did not crucify him nor

did they kill him ..."

Mary the mother of the prophet of Allah, Jesus (PBUH).The Jews rejected his message from the beginning byridiculing Allah's power through his extraordinary birth (SeeThe Holy Qur'an 17:27-28). Chastity of women is highlyrespected because it is such an essential aspect of theirdignity and honor that nobody could doubt, unless he or shebrings strong evidence,· four eye witnesses, that shecommitted an unchaste act. If they failed to do so, they willbe flogged with eighty lashes and debarred from beingcompetent witnesses. (See the verse that talks about thismatter in The Holy Qur'an 24:4)

Several sects of Christianity like the Basilidans rejectedthe issue of crucifixion of Jesus (PBUR) and believed thatsome one else was substituted for him. The Docetae(another sect of Christians) held that Christ never had a realphysical or natural body, but only an apparent or phantombody. The gospel of St. Barnabas supported the theory thatChrist was substituted on the cross.(11)

Moreover, the Christians say that Christ (PBUH) was aman and a god at the same time. He purposely allowed theunbelievers to crucify him; so Jesus (god to them) wouldtrick Satan(l2). They claim that Jesus concealed hisidentity as god, so that Satan would not know him. Theysay that he allowed his foes to take him, beat him up andspit on his face. (13) According to them, he also allowed them

11. The Holy Qur'an: translator footnote # 663, p. 286.12. Ibn Taymiyah, p. 216.13. What does the Qur'an say about this? "They did not crucify him nor

did they kill him ..."

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to crucify him and put the thorns on his head; and showedthe fear of death. Then, he started saying:

"Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachtani?Which means, 'lMy God, My God, why have you

forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46).

These words according to Christians were spoken so thatthe Devil will not know that he was "God" or "the son ofGod". Satan wants to take his soul to the hell fire as he didto Noah, Abraham, Moses and other prophets (PBUT) andbelievers. Therefore, God will argue against Satan bysaying, 'For what reason did you take my soul?" Satanwould reply, "Because of your sin". Thengod's human sidewould reply: "I have no sins like other prophets. They hadsins by which they deserve that their souls be thrown in hellfire." They (the Christians) also say that in this way Godwas able to establish a pretext (evidence) to punish Satan.Therefore, it became permissible for god to punish Satanand save the children of Adam from Hell-fire.

Such claims are full of falsity in relating injustice to Godthe Almighty. Who dares to speak about God in such away?This has indeed terribly rebuked the knowledge of God, Hiswisdom and justice in an unprecedented manner. God saysin the Holy Qur'an: [Qur'an 18:109]

Say: "If the ocean wereink(wherewith to write out)the words of my Lord,sooner would the ocean be

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to crucify him and put the thorns on his head; and showedthe fear of death. Then, he started saying:

"Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachtani?Which means, "My God, My God, why have you

forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46).

These words according to Christians were spoken so thatthe Devil will not know that he was "God" or "the son ofGod". Satan wants to take his soul to the hell fire as he didto Noah, Abraham, Moses and other prophets (PBUn andbelievers. Therefore, God will argue against Satan bysaying, ''For what reason did you take my soulT' Satanwould reply, "Because of your sin". Then god's human sidewould reply: "I have no sins like other prophets. They hadsins by which they deserve that their souls be thrown in hellfire." They (the Christians) also say that in this way Godwas able to establish a pretext (evidence) to punish Satan.Therefore, it became permissible for god to punish Satanand save the children of Adam from Hell-fire.

Such claims are full of falsity in relating injustice to Godthe Almighty. Who dares to speak about God in such away?This has indeed terribly rebuked the knowledge of God, Hiswisdom and justice in an unprecedented manner. God saysin the Holy Qur'an: [Qur'an 18:109]

Say: "If the ocean wereink(wherewith to write out)the words of my Lord,sooner would the ocean be

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exhausted than would the tr.re dr rr.+ -Jf g..lwords of my Lord, even ifwe added another ocean likeit, for its aid."

We will go through testing these claims in a logicallyorganized manner from several angels.

If we accept that Jesus (PBUH) was saying: "Eloi, Eloi,lama sabachtani? and he was not telling the truth but just todeceive Satan, he, then is accused of lying. However,Muslims believe that a prophet of God will never lie, sinceall the prophets of God are infallible. The only otheralternative is that Jesus (PBUH) did not know that he wasttre "son of God" and this is absolutely out of the question.,Therefore, we are Ieft with the third and most probableoption which is that Jesus (PBUH) was a man.(tn)

lV. What is the real nature of Christ(PBUH)p

If Satan has taken the children of Adam for their father'ssin, then there is no difference between the human nature ofChrist and other humans.(tt) There are many places in theBible where Jesus (PBUH) said that (or refened to himself)as the son of man among which:a. 'come to see, a man who told me everything I ever

14. Ibn Taymiyah, p.216.15. Ib id . p . 218.

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exhausted than would thewords of my Lord, even ifwe added another ocean likeit, for its aid."

We will go through testing these claims in a logicallyorganized manner from several angels.

If we accept that Jesus (PBUH) was saying: "Eloi, Eloi,lama sabachtani? and he was not telling the truth but just todeceive Satan, he, then is accused of lying. However,Muslims believe that a prophet of God will never lie, sinceall the prophets of God are infallible. The only otheralternative is that Jesus (PBUH) did not know that he wasthe "son of God" and this is absolutely out of the question.,Therefore, we are left with the third and most probableoption which is that Jesus (PBUH) was a manY4)

1V. What is the real nature of Christ(PBUH)?

If Satan has taken the children of Adam for their father'ssin, then there is no difference between the human nature ofChrist and other humans.(15) There are many places in theBible where Jesus (PBUH) said that (or referred to himself)as the son of man among which:a. "Come to see, a man who told me everything I ever

14. Ibn Taymiyah, p.216.15. Ibid. p. 218.

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did...) (John 4:29)b. "Ye men of Israeln hear these words: Jesus of

Nazareth. A MAN approved of God among you by miraclesand wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midstof you, as ye yourselves also know." (Acts 2:22)

In fact, Jesus (PBUH) was never quoted in the Bible assaying that he was the son of God. In addition to the factthat other prophets of God were referred to in the Bible asthe sons of God as in; (Psalms 2:7) Where David wasreferred to as the son of God;

"He said to me, "you are my Son; today I have becameyour father"

Why is not David (PBUH) considered "a son of God"also in the same way as Jesus (PBUH) has been perceived?

V. What is the fate of Adam's (PBUH)proEenyP

If they say that generations of peopleafterChristwerelike those who came after him; how can it be that Satan wasallowed to take hold of the previous generations but not thelatter ones, although they are equally related to Adam(PBUH)? They have also committed greater sins than those

of the prophets of God before them. How come Satan wasgiven the chance to punish the preceding prophets to Jesusand relieving tyrants and unbelievers proceeding Jesus(PBUH) from punishment?

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did...) (John 4:29)b. "Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of

Nazareth. A MAN approved of God among you by miraclesand wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midstof you, as ye yourselves also know." (Acts 2:22)

In fact, Jesus (PBUH) was never quoted in the Bible assaying that he was the son of God. In addition to the factthat other prophets of God were referred to in the Bible asthe sons of God as in; (Psalms 2:7) Where David wasreferred to as the son of God;

"He said to me, "you are my Son; today I have becameyour father"

Why is not David (PBUH) considered "a son of God"also in the same way as Jesus (PBUH) has been perceived?

v. What is the fate of Adam's (PBUH)progeny?

If they say that generations of people after Christ werelike those who came after him; how can it be that Satan wasallowed to take hold of the previous generations but not thelatter ones, although they are equally related to Adam(PBUH)? They have also committed greater sins than thoseof the prophets of God before them. How come Satan wasgiven the chance to punish the preceding prophets to Jesusand relieving tyrants and unbelievers proceeding Jesus(PBUH) from punishment?

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Vl. Who gave Satan the AuthorityPThe claim that Satan was allowed to drive the children of

Adam into hell could only have one of the following twoentailments; either what Satan has done is injusticecommitted by him against the offsprings of Adam or whatever he has done is just.

a) If such actions were just, then Satan wouldn't beblamed and there would be no re&son for Christ to preventhim from practising justice. On the contrary, Satan shouldbe granted the opportunity to take hold of those before andafter Jesus (PBUH).

b) If what Satan had been doing were injustice and Goddid not prevent him from committing them before the comingof Christ, we are faced with two conclusions; either Godwas incapable (God forbid) of preventing such injustice orHe was able to stop it but He did not. If so, then there is nodeference had injustice been prevented in a certain time oranother.

Vll. Should $atan be punishedP

If Satan had been excused, before Christ came, to takepeople to hell because of their father's sin, then there is noneed to persecute or even blame him. If Satan was notexcused then there is no need to deceive him by holding himresponsible for his crimes, because he deserved persecution.

If Jesus (PBUH) did not establish evidence on Satanbefore crucifixion and he did not crucify hifir, Satan could

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VI. Who gave Satan the Authority?The claim that Satan was allowed to drive the children of

Adam into hell could only have one of the following twoentailments; either what Satan has done is injusticecommitted by him against the offsprings of Adam or whatever he has done is just.

a) If such actions were just, then Satan wouldn't beblamed and there would be no reason for Christ to preventhim from practising justice. On the contrary, Satan shouldbe granted the opportunity to take hold of those before andafter Jesus (PBUH).

b) If what Satan had been doing were injustice and Goddid not prevent him from committing thenl before the comingof Christ, we are faced with two conclusions; either Godwas incapable (God forbid) of preventing such injustice orHe was able to stop it but He did not. If so, then there is nodeference had injustice been prevented in a certain time oranother.

VII. Should Satan be punished?If Satan had been excused, before Christ came, to take

people to hell because of their father's sin, then there is noneed to persecute or even blame him. If Satan was notexcused then there is no need to deceive him by holding himresponsible for his crimes, because he deserved persecution.

If Jesus (PBUH) did not establish evidence on Satanbefore crucifixion and he did not crucify him, Satan could

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say that he did not know that this man represented thehuman side of God; and God had permitted him to take thechildren of Adam to hell. This (Jesus) was one of them. Ihad no knowledge that you had been incarnated with him.Had I known that, I would have glorified him. Therefore, I

am excused in doing that, so do not practise injusticeagainst me.

We could assume that Satan might say therein; "Oh my

God! This is the only human that I have mistakenly taken his

soul. However, I have the right to take the souls of people

after him (Christ) as I had it before him, due to either theirfather's sin or their own sins". If what the Christians say istrue, then God would need another pretext to hold Satanresponsible for what he has done.

Vlll. Was Satan $iven pcrmi$sion todeceiveP

If we say that Adam (PBUH) has commitleA a sin and

his children have also committed sins through Satan's

deception, then is it up to God or Satan to punish them fortheir sins? If we think that any reasonable person would say

that Satan has the right to deceive the children of Adam,

then will he be granted the authority to persecute them all

without God's permission? Is not this claim borrowed from

the Maguses who say that every evil sin and persecution for

it is carried out by the Satan? God has nothing to do with

these things. He does not persecute anybody for the sins that

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say that he did not know that this man represented thehuman side of God; and God had permitted him to take thechildren of Adam to hell. This (Jesus) was one of them. Ihad no knowledge that you had been incarnated with him.Had I known that, I would have glorified him. Therefore, Iam excused in doing that, so do not practise injusticeagainst me.

We could assume that Satan might say therein; "Oh myGod! This is the only human that I have mistakenly taken hissoul. However, I have the right to take the souls of peopleafter him (Christ) as I had it before him, due to either theirfather's sin or their own sins". If what the Christians say istrue, then God would need another pretext to hold Satanresponsible for what he has done.

VIII. Was Satan given permission todeceive?

If we say that Adam (PBUH) has committed a sin andhis children have also committed sins through Satan'sdeception, then is it up to God or Satan to punish them fortheir sins? If we think that any reasonable person would saythat Satan has the right to deceive the children of Adam,then will he be granted the authority to persecute them allwithout God's permission? Is not this claim borrowed fromthe Maguses who say that every evil sin and persecution forit is carried out by the Satan? God has nothing to do withthese things. He does not persecute anybody for the sins that

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he or she has committed. No doubt that such beliefs havefound their way into Christianity from Magus. Therefore,there is no evidence to support these claims, neither fromthe revealed books nor from anyof thedisciples. So, theMarinates sects of Mazdasim and Christianity is basically acombination of Mazdasim and Christianity, Their leader(Mani) was a 4agi-Christian. Indeed the relationshipbetween the two religions is very strong.(r6)

Has Satrn persecuted the children of Adam and sent themto hell with or without the permission of God? If theybelieve that it was with the permission of God, then Satandoes not deserye to be persecuted; if it has not had thepermission of God, ttren is it fair to say that God wouldallow Satan to practise such injustice? If these were allowedby God to happen at one time, then it would be allowed atall times, and vice versa. There is no difference between thetime before Jesus and the time after him.

lX. Could not God stop SatanPCould God stop Satan and persecute him without this

scheme (God's incarnation in a human form, in thecharacter of Jesus as claimed by Christians to deceive Satanand made him think that Jesus was a man), and would it beright for God to do so? If the answer is negative, then Goddoes not need to plot a scheme to deceive Satan and crucify

16.Ibid. pp.2l7-218.

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he or she has committed. No doubt that such beliefs havefound their way into Christianity from Magus. Therefore,there is no evidence to support these claims, neither fromthe revealed books nor from any of the disciples. So, theMarinates sects of Mazdasim and Christianity is basically acombination of Mazdasim and Christianity. Their leader(Mani) was a Il)agi-Christian. Indeed the relationshipbetween the two religions is very strong.(16)

Has Satan persecuted the children of Adam and sent themto hell with or without the permission of God? If theybelieve that it was with the permission of God, then Satandoes not deserve to be persecuted; if it has not had thepermission of God, then is it fair to say that God wouldallow Satan to practise such injustice? If these were allowedby God to happen at one time, then it would be allowed atall times, and vice versa. There is no difference between thetime before Jesus and the time after him.

IX. Could not God stop Satan?Could God stop Satan and persecute him without this

scheme (God's incarnation in a human form, in thecharacter of Jesus as claimed by Christians to deceive Satanand made him think that Jesus was a man), and would it beright for God to do so? If the answer is negative, then Goddoes not need to plot a scheme to deceive Satan and crucify

16. Ibid. pp.217-218.

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Himself or "His son, Jesus". 'Was

it an obligation upon Godto practise justice on Satan by stopping him from hismischievous acts? If it were not, then Satan would bepermitted to operate his evil doings at all times since there isno difference between one time and another. If theChristians claimed that God was incapable of stoppingSatan, then they would be accusing God of being powerless(God forbidden) to resftain Satan. Such a perception of Godis considered by all religions as the worst type of disbelief.Such a conclusion is similar to the atheists' claim that lightcould not prevent the world from evil.

X. Did God allow the Grucifixion of JesusPHow about what the disbelieving Jews have done to

Christ (PBUH), by helping the Roman soldiers, as claimed,to crucify him (according to the Christian belieQ? (SeeMatthew 26:47-75). Were they obeying or disobeying Godby doing so? If they were obeying God, then the Jews whocrucified Christ (PBUH) desewe a reward from God fortheir obedience, just like any other obeying believers. Infact, nearly all Christians agree that the Jews were thegreatest sinners among men and the worst creatures of God.Not only that, but they also curse them and would go on tothe extend of permitting the shedding of their blood.(r7)

17. Let us look at what Mury*t Jameelah (a fonner Jewish woman)has written about the enmity Christians have against Jews.Maryam Jameelah. Islam in Theory and kactice. (H. Farooq =

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Himself or "His son, Jesus". Was it an obligation upon Godto practise justice on Satan by stopping him from hismischievous acts? If it were not, then Satan would bepennitted to operate his evil doings at all times since there isno difference between one time and another. If theChristians claimed that God was incapable of stoppingSatan, then they would be accusing God of being powerless(God forbidden) to restrain Satan. Such a perception of Godis considered by all religions as the worst type of disbelief.Such a conclusion is similar to the atheists' claim that lightcould not prevent the world from evil.

x. Did God allow the crucifixion of Jesus?How about what the disbelieving Jews have done to

Christ (PBUH), by helping the Roman soldiers, as claimed,to crucify him (according to the Christian beliet)? (SeeMatthew 26:47-75). Were they obeying or disobeying Godby doing so? If they were obeying God, then the Jews whocrucified Christ (PBUH) deserve a reward from God fortheir obedience, just like any other obeying believers. Infact, nearly all Christians agree that the Jews were thegreatest sinners among men and the worst creatures of God.Not only that, but they also curse them and would go on tothe extend of permitting the shedding of their blood.(17)

17. Let us look at what Maryam Jameelah (a fOffiler Jewish woman)has written about the enmity Christians have against Jews.Maryam Jameelah. Islam in Theory and Practice. (H. Farooq =

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They have designated a time to persecute tlre Jews at thelast days of their fasting(rE) to commemorate the days ofcrucifixion. Moreover, if those Jews were disobedient,could not God prevent them from crucifying Christ? If Godcould not, then He would not be able to prevent Satan ftomoppressing the coming generations. If Godcouldpreventpeople from committing sins and He did not, then He was ableto stop Satan with no need for such a scheme to deceive him.

On the other hand, if the act of crucifixion wereapproved by God, then it would be alright to give Satan theability to oppress the children of Adam (PBUH) in the pastand in the future.

Therefore, there would have been no need for God todeceive Satan.(le)

By now, we have come to realize that there is no doubtthat any mature person will recognize the comrption thathas come to Christianity. The purpose here is to explain

= Associates LTD. Lahore. 1983) p. l."From a very early age, I wondered what I being Jewish reallymeant. I suppose I first began to wonder when at Easter-timeChristian classmates at school called me "Christ killer". As soonas the Easter season had passed, th"y were miraculouslyhansfomred into friendly play mates for the reminder of the year.When I once asked a little Roman Catholic boy in my class whyhe did this, he said that the priest had told bim to."

18. Fasting was prescribed to the Christians in the Bible as in:"When you fast do not look somber as hypocrites do" Matthew6:16. Who observes fasting nowadays?

19. Ibn Taymiyah, p. 218.

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They have designated a time to persecute the Jews at thelast days of their fasting(18) to commemorate the days ofcrucifixion. Moreover, if those Jews were disobedient,could not God prevent them from crucifying Christ? IfGodcould not, then He would not be able to prevent Satan fromoppressing the coming generations. If God could preventpeople from committing sins and He did not, then He was ableto stop Satan with no need for such a scheme to deceive him.

On the other hand, if the act of crucifixion wereapproved by God, then it would be alright to give Satan theability to oppress the children of Adam (PBUH) in the pastand in the future.

Therefore, there would have been no need for God todeceive Satan.(19)

By now, we have come to realize that there is no doubtthat any mature person will recognize the corruption thathas come to Christianity. The purpose here is to explain

= Associates LTD. Lahore. 1983) p. 1."From a very early age, I wondered what I being Jewish reallymeant. I suppose I first began to wonder when at Easter-timeChristian classmates at school called me "Christ killer". As soonas the Easter season had passed, they were miraculouslytransfonned into friendly play mates for the reminder of the year.When I once asked a little Roman Catholic boy in my class Whyhe did this, he said that the priest had told him to."

18. Fasting was prescribed to the Christians in the Bible as in:"When you fast do not look somber as hypocrites do" Matthew6:16. Who observes fasting nowadays?

19. Ibn Taymiyah, p.218.

some of the discrepancies that they have as excuses forthemselves in order not to accept believing in Allah, in Hisbook (The Qur'an), in His prophet (Mohammed PBUH) andin His religron (Al-Islam).

Allafr is just and does not order people to believe in or dowhat they can not. God, praise be to Him, has never askedpeople for anything that is beyond their ability. It isunfortunate that Christians continue to attribute unspeakableinjustice to God. No believer has ever done so.before.

Xl. How does lslam view manpEvery human being, Islam affirms, stands to benefit

ftom these divine dispensations. The road to felicity is a freeand open highway which anyone may tread of his ownaccord. Everybody is innately endowed with all these rightsand privileges. God has granted them to all withoutdiscrimination. "Nature", "the earth'n, 'the heavens" allbelong to each and every human.

lndeed, God has done all this and even more! He hasimplanted His own religion (Fitratr) into every human birth.The tme religion in innate, with which all humans areequip@.

Behind Ihe dazzling religious diversity of mankind standsan innate religion inseparable from human nature. This isthe pnmordial religion, Ur-religion, the one and only truereligion. [Qur'an: 3:19]

some of the discrepancies that they have as excuses forthemselves in order not to accept believing in Allah, in Hisbook (The Qur'an), in His prophet (Mohammed PBUH) andin His religion (AI-Islam).

Allah is just and does not order people to believe in or dowhat they can not. God, praise be to Him, has never askedpeople for anything that is beyond their ability. It isunfortunate that Christians continue to attribute unspeakableinjustice to God. No believer has ever done so, before.

XI. How does Islam view man?Every human being, Islam affinns, stands to benefit

from these divine dispensations. The road to felicity is a freeand open highway which anyone may tread of his ownaccord. Everybody is innately endowed with all these rightsand privileges. God has granted them to all withoutdiscrimination. "Nature", "the earth", ''the heavens" allbelong to each and every human.

Indeed, God has done all this and even more! He hasimplanted His own religion (Fitrah) into every human birth.The true religion in innate, with which all humans areequipped.

Behind the dazzling religious diversity of mankind standsan innate religion inseparable from human nature. TIlls isthe primordial religion, Ur-religion, the one and only truereligion. [Qur'an: 3:19]

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The religion before Allah isIslam (submission to HisWill): nor did the peoPle ofthe book dissent therefromexcept through envy of eachother, after knowledge hadcome to them. But if anYdeny the Signs of Allah,Allatt is swift in callingaccounting.

Everyone possesses it unless acculturation and

indoctrination, misguidance, colruption or dissuasion have

taught him otherwise.Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) said: "Every newborn child

is born on the innate nature (Islam = complete surrender to

Allah). Then his parents change him into Judaism'

Chri stianity or Magianis*. r{20)

Finally, Islam entertains no idea of "the fall of man", no

concept of "original sin". It holds no man to stand in an

innate, necessary predicament out of which he can not pull

himself. Man, it holds, is innccent. He is born with his

innocence. Indeed. he is born with a thousand given

perfection, with faculties of understanding, and an innate

sense with which to know the ffue God. In this all men are

20. Kauthar M. Al-Minawi. The Child's Rights in Islam.

Translated by Saifuddin H' Shaheen. (Safir Pressn Riyadh.

1992.)

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The religion before Allah isIslam (submission to HisWill): nor did the people ofthe book dissent therefromexcept through envy of eachother, after knowledge hadcome to them. But if anydeny the Signs of Allah,Allah is swift in callingaccounting.

Everyone possesses it unless acculturation andindoctrination, misguidance, corruption or dissuasion havetaught him otherwise.

Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) said: "Every newborn childis born on the innate nature (Islam = complete surrender toAllah). Then his parents change him into Judaism,Christianity or Magianism.,,(20)

Finally, Islam entertains no idea of "the fall of man", noconcept of "original sin". It holds no man to stand in aninnate, necessary predicament out of which he can not pullhimself. Man, it holds, is innocent. He is born with hisinnocence. Indeed, he is born with a thousand givenperfection, with faculties of understanding, and an innatesense with which to know the true God. In this all men are

20. Kauthar M. AI-Minawi. The Child's Rights in Islam.Translated by Saifuddin H. Shaheen. (Safir Press, Riyadh.1992.)

equal, since it follows from their very existence, from theircreation. This is the basis of Islamic Universalism.(21)

Xll. ConclusionTo summarize, this book presents some of the possible

logical arguments concerning the idea of the "Original Sin"as the most important belief in Christianity on whichbelieves like crucifixion and salvation have been built. weconclude by summarizing all the logical possibilities inregard to christian beliefs around the idea of "The originalSin".

1) The first position assumes that God does what everHe wants with no wisdom, rationality or justice. Just likewhat the determinists say.

2) The second position assumes that God performsjustice which is required of people (using people'sstandards); as it is the claim of the fatalists.

3) The third position assumes that God is all Just and Heis free ftom committing all forms of injustice. However,His justice differs from that of His creation.

Based on the lhree assumptions mentioned above, wewill examine the christians' belief regarding the idea of the"Original Sin" the crucifixion of Christ (PBUH) and

21. Isma'il al-Faruqi. Towards a Critiqal World Theology.Towards Islamaization of Disciplines. (The InternationalInstitute of Islamic Theology, 1989) p. 443.

equal, since it follows from their very existence, from theircreation. TItis is the basis of Islamic Universalism. (21)

XII. ConclusionTo summarize, this book presents some of the possible

logical arguments concerning the idea of the "Original Sin"as the most important belief in Christianity on whichbelieves like crucifixion and salvation have been built. Weconclude by summarizing all the logical possibilities inregard to Christian beliefs around the idea of "The OriginalSin".

1) The first position assumes that God does what everHe wants with no wisdom, rationality or justice. Just likewhat the determinists say.

2) The second position assumes that God performsjustice which is required of people (using people'sstandards); as it is the claim of the fatalists.

3) The third position assumes that God is all Just and Heis free from committing all forms of injustice. However,His justice differs from that of His creation.

Based on the three assumptions mentioned above, wewill examine the Christians' belief regarding the idea of the"Original Sin" the crucifixion of Christ (PBUH) and

21. Isma'il al-Faruqi. Towards a Critical World Theology.Towards Islamaization of Disciplines. (The InternationalInstitute ofIslamic Theology, 1989) p. 443.

putting Satan in charge of taking his soul. Therefore, three

arguments will be advanced to account for these claims.a. If we follow the first assumption, then God has the

right to give Satan the power over the children of Adam andpersecute them all without any sin that they might have

committed. So, there is no need to scheme a pretext for

Satan.b. If we take the second assumption into consideration,

we know if one realizes that one of his servants had

commanded another person to commit a sin that the master

dislikes, it would be just for him to persecute both the one

who commanded and the one who obeyed. It would not bejust to empower the unjust (the commanding one) to punish

the commanded one. It is not just either to empower the

unjust commander to fiansgress against the offsprings of the

commanded one who did not participate in their father's sin.If we say that he has the right to enslave them because their

father had obeyed him, then he should have the right to hold

the ancestors and the offsprings accountable. Therefore, it

is not right to withdraw hisrightbydeceivinghim. If has

the right to make them responsible for their father's sins,

then he is free to punish them both, the forefathers and the

offsprings.If it is said that after Satan had taken the human side of

Jesus (PBUH), he was then prevented from taking Adam'sprogeny thereafter. If it were so, this sin of Satan would be

tlre least of all his sins, because he had not known that he

(Jesus (PBUH), according to the Christian believe, was

putting Satan in charge of taking his soul. Therefore, threearguments will be advanced to account for these claims.

a. If we follow the first assumption, then God has theright to give Satan the power over the children of Adam andpersecute them all without any sin that they might havecommitted. So, there is no need to scheme a pretext forSatan.

b. If we take the second assumption into consideration,we know if one realizes that one of his servants hadcommanded another person to commit a sin that the masterdislikes, it would be just for him to persecute both the onewho commanded and the one who obeyed. It would not bejust to empower the unjust (the commanding one) to punishthe commanded one. It is not just either to empower theunjust commander to transgress against the offsprings of thecommanded one who did not participate in their father's sin.If we say that he has the right to enslave them because theirfather had obeyed him, then he should have the right to holdthe ancestors and the offsprings accountable. Therefore, itis not right to withdraw his right by deceiving him. Ifhasthe right to make them responsible for their father's sins,then he is free to punish them both, the forefathers and theoffsprings.

If it is said that after Satan had taken the human side ofJesus (PBUH), he was then prevented from taking Adam'sprogeny thereafter. If it were so, this sin of Satan would bethe least of all his sins, because he had not known that he(Jesus (PBUH), according to the Christian believe, was

representing the human side of God. If Satan had been giventhe permission to enslave the offsprings of a man, then hewould have one, thinking that he himself was from them,but he was not from them. This mistake would not preventhim from enslaving the rest. So, if Satan mistakenly tookJesus (PBUH) as a son of man, this should not prevent himfrom taking the rest.

c. The third assumption is that the justice of God is notlike that of His creatures', but rather a characteristic of Hisjustice is that He does not lessen the merits of anyone anddoes not punish anybody but for what he or she hascommitted. Therefore, it is not right for God to punish thechildren of Adam (PBUH) for their father's sin. It is alsonot right for God to punish the prophets who have no sin,since all the prophets are infallible and innocent.(22)

So, if they die with no sin for which they deserve to bepunished, how can they be punished after ttrey die for theirfather's sin even if we assume that he (Adam pBUH) haddied insisting on his sin, although this is a false assumption.And if we also make another false assumption that fheprophets have sins for which they deserve to be punishedafter death and the empowerment of Satan to punish ttlem,people who are not prophets after Jesus (PBUH) deserve

22. Allah says in the Holy Qur'an, "Say shall I seek for (my) Lordother than Allah. When He is the Cherisher of all things?Every soul draws the meed of its acts on none but itselft nobearer of burdened can bear the burden of another, your returnin the end is towards Allah: IIe will tell you the ruth of thethings wherein you disputes. [6:164]

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representing the human side of God. If Satan had been giventhe permission to enslave the offsprings of a man, then hewould have one, thinking that he himself was from thenl,but he was not from them. 1his mistake would not preventhim from enslaving the rest. So, if Satan mistakenly tookJesus (PBUH) as a son of man, this should not prevent himfrom taking the rest.

c. The third assumption is that the justice of God is notlike that of His creatures', but rather a characteristic of Hisjustice is that He does not lessen the merits of anyone anddoes not punish anybody but for what he or she hascommitted. Therefore, it is not right for God to punish thechildren of Adam (PBUH) for their father's sin. It is alsonot right for God to punish the prophets who have no sin,since all the prophets are infallible and innocent. (22)

So, if they die with no sin for which they deserve to bepunished, how can they be punished after they die for theirfather's sin even if we assume that he (Adam PBUH) haddied insisting on his sin, although this is a false assumption.And if we also make another false assumption that theprophets have sins for which they deserve to be punishedafter death and the empowerment of Satan to punish them,people who are not prophets after Jesus (PBUH) deserve

22. Allah says in the Holy Qur'an, "Say shall I seek for (my) Lordother than Allah. When He is the Cherisher of all things?Every soul draws the meed of its acts on none but itself: nobearer of burdened can bear the burden of another, your returnin the end is towards Allah: He will tell you the truth of thethings wherein you disputes. [6: 164]

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punishment. How can we accept justice that poses an

illogical double standard by allowing the punishment of the

prophets and not punishing those who are subordinate to

them?The idea of crucifixion as attributed to the theme of the

"Original Sin" is not incompatible only with human intellect

and understanding of justice, but also is contradictory to the

teachings of the Bible itself. Ezekiel (18:20) reads:,.The soul who sins is the one who will die. The son will

not share the guilt of the father, nor will the father share the

guilt of the son. The righteousness of the righteous man will

be credited to him, and the wickedness of the wicked will be

charged against him."My dear reader! After trying to explain the falsity of the

idea of 'the Original Sin" by using botlt logical arguments

and supportive evidence from the Bible (the Christian Holy

Book), there is no doubt that such an idea was not preached

by Jesus (PBUH) since it conffadicts with the teachings he

brought, as is clearly iltustated in the quote ftom Ezekiel

above. If so, then...

where did the ldea of The ori$inal sin come from?

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punishment. How can we accept justice that poses anillogical double standard by allowing the punishment of theprophets and not punishing those who are subordinate tothem?

The idea of crucifixion as attributed to the theme of the"Original Sin" is not incompatible only with human intellectand understanding of justice, but also is contradictory to theteachings of the Bible itself. Ezekiel (18:20) reads:

"The soul who sins is the one who will die. The son willnot share the guilt of the father, nor will the father share th~

guilt of the son. The righteousness of the righteous man willbe credited to him, and the wickedness of the wicked will becharged against him."

My dear reader! After trying to explain the falsity of theidea of "the Original Sin" by using both logical argumentsand supportive evidence from the Bible (the Christian HolyBook), there is no doubt that such an idea was not preachedby Jesus (PBUH) since it contradicts with the teachings hebrought, as is clearly illustrated in the quote from Ezekielabove. If so, then ...

Where did the idea of The Original Sin come from?