Concept of Gods Mercy in Islam & Christianity - IPCI
Concept of Gods Mercy in Islam & Christianity - IPCI
Concept of Gods Mercy in Islam & Christianity - IPCI
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SECTION F<br />
CAN GOOD DEEDS WASH AWAY EVIL DEEDS?<br />
In <strong>Islam</strong>, the mercy <strong>of</strong> God has no borders; God can forgive s<strong>in</strong>s by acts<br />
<strong>of</strong> virtue.<br />
Quraan : " Indeed good deeds removes evil deeds"<br />
Quraan: Unless he repents, believes and works good deeds, for Allah<br />
will convert the evil deeds/s<strong>in</strong>s <strong>of</strong> such persons <strong>in</strong>to good deeds, and<br />
Allah is Oft- forgiv<strong>in</strong>g Most Merciful.<br />
And whoever repents and does good has truly turned to Allah with an<br />
(acceptable) conversion (25: 70, 71)<br />
Prophet Muhammed Peace be on him has said, " Fear Allah wherever<br />
you are, and after do<strong>in</strong>g a wrong deed, follow it by a good deed, it will<br />
remove it and deal with people <strong>in</strong> a pleasant way "<br />
Certa<strong>in</strong>ly, a good deed enlightens the soul and nourishes the heart. A<br />
venomous cobra bite can be treated with antidote. Good deeds and<br />
repentance are the best antidotes for s<strong>in</strong>s.<br />
If a child makes an error and follows it up with some noble tasks, the ill<br />
effect <strong>of</strong> his wrong is ignored and the child is rewarded for his good<br />
deed. Similar good deeds recompensate the ill effects <strong>of</strong> s<strong>in</strong>s. This<br />
however, does not give anyone permission to s<strong>in</strong>. It is through the<br />
mercy <strong>of</strong> God alone that s<strong>in</strong>s can be forgiven.<br />
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