Abdullah Bin Hadi Al-Qahtani
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Issues related to belief might seem to be sensitive to dread on.
However, with the advances in communication and the breaking up of
cultural barriers among people of various cultures, 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 from distant
cultures seeking answers to resolve or at least clarify various issues
of universal nature. Especially, if such beliefs are exported to other
nations side by side with all types of merchandise. As governments set
quality standards on imports of all types, I think it is important to
test such common values and beliefs as well. In particular, our relation
with the Christian 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 issues.
Since the concept of “The Original Sin”
in Christianity forms the corner stone out of which a cluster of beliefs
like the godship of Jesus, 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 essay about “The Original Sin” involves two types of evidence. The
first is to carry on the study based on all logical possibilities that
would explain the truth value of “The Original Sin”. As a matter of
fact, the writer heavily depended on arguments developed by Ibn Taymiyah
– a thirteenth century prominent Muslim scholar. The second type of
evidence used to study “The Original Sin” depended on drawing evidence
from The Bible itself to reveal the truth of the concept in
Christianity.
In doing so, it is ultimately left to the
readers whom God has bestowed with intellect that distinguishes them
from all other creatures to ponder, analyze, evaluate then decide for
themselves.
Dedication:
I dedicate this booklet to Allah. I am all hope that He will accept
I also dedicate this booklet to those who search for truth.
I feel indebted to the great Muslim scholar Ibn Taymiyyah for his marvelous work, by which I
was inspired to study the concept of the Original Sin in Christianity.
I extend my thanks to Allah who enabled me
to finish this work. I also thank my honored brothers; Dr. Abdallah
Abu-Ishi and Dr. Abduraziq Sammander 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.
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