Why did not Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) die for the sins of Muslims? Is not he the mercy to all?
Indeed, Prophet Muhammad is a mercy for all peoples; yet he did not die for anybody’s sin. The simple reason is that Islam does not recognize the concept of the original sin. The following points explains that further:
No “Original Sin” in Islam
Natural Innocence
Second, as there is no original sin, every one is born into a state of fitrah, a state of natural innocence. We acquire sin later by our own conscious and willful actions. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Every child is born into a state of fitrah (or natural state of innocence).”
God Is All-Merciful
Third, Islam teaches that God is All-Merciful; in Islam there is no rule of a blood sacrifice in order to Allah forgive us.
Turn to your Lord repentant, and submit to Him before the torment overtakes you when you shall not be helped.} (Az-Zumar: 53-54)
Individual Responsibility
Fourth, Islam teaches that every individual is responsible for his/her own salvation. Not Abraham, or Moses, or Jesus, or Muhammad responsible for our sins; In the words of the Quran:
{Whoever commits a sin commits it only against himself. Allah is Knowing, Wise.} (An-Nisa’: 111)
{Each soul earns only on its own account, nor does any laden (soul) bear another’s load.} (Al-An`am: 164)
So the entire concept of someone dying for our sins is inimical to the Islamic world-view. Islam beckons us all to respond to God’s message and receive His grace and salvation through faith, good works and leading a responsible moral and ethical life.
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