Category Archives: Sin in Islam

The cultural tendency of the Muslim world to cover up their sins

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Ken Temple

Originally posted on Apologetics and Agape:
Paul Williams wrote: (at his old blog, no longer available)  (quoting Hamza Yusuf) “We must remember that if a person has done wrong his spiritual path is not severed. There is recourse. One seeks repentance with…

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Does Islam really teach that there is no original, inherited sin that spread to all mankind?

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Ken Temple

Muslims generally teach that there is no such thing as “original sin”, and they use Surah 30:30 to support that.  The idea there, according to most Muslims, is that Allah created mankind with an “upright” nature.  فطرت  or فطره   … Continue reading →

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Questions for Muslims to think about

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Ken Temple

In my opinion, one of the most effective passages in the Bible to begin with when in evangelism with Muslims, is Mark 7:1-23. (especially Mark 7:14-23) After He called the crowd to Him again, He began saying to them, “Listen … Continue reading →

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Debate: James White vs. Shabir Ally, “Sin and Salvation”

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Ken Temple

James White debates Islamic scholar Shabir Ally on the topic of Sin and Salvation in the Qur’an vs the Bible at the Erasmia Hall Mosque in South Africa.

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Responding to Muslim’s abuse of Matthew 15:24 and 10:5-6

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Ken Temple

Muslims abuse these two passages – Matthew 15:24 and 10:5-6 to try and somehow show that Jesus was only sent for Israel and, then, they try to make an argument that somehow Muhammad was a message for all the nations … Continue reading →

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Islam and Original Sin (Part 1)

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Ken Temple

Islam does not accept the doctrine of original inherited sin as in the Bible (Genesis 6:5; 8:21; Psalm 51:4-5; Psalm 58:3; Romans 5:12) and in Christian theology developed by Augustine, Luther, Calvin, and the Protestant and Reformed churches.   They … Continue reading →

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The cultural tendency of the Muslim world to cover up their sins

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Ken Temple

Paul Williams wrote: (at his old blog, no longer available)  (quoting Hamza Yusuf) “We must remember that if a person has done wrong his spiritual path is not severed. There is recourse. One seeks repentance with God. One should not confess or … Continue reading →

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2011 Dubai Muslim-Christian Dialogue – Bassam Zawadi vs. Thabiti Anyabwile

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Ken Temple

Topic: “How Can We Find Forgiveness from a Holy God?” I had written an article with reference to this debate a while ago at the other blog that I write at; “Beggars All Reformation”. (“The Root of Man-Made Religion”) 2011 Dubai … Continue reading →

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