forgiveness

Question 1

“forgive our [1], as we [2] those who [3] [4] us.” (the lord’s prayer)

Answer 1

[1] - sins
[2] - forgive
[3] - sin
[4] - against

Question 2

“forgive not [1] times but [2] times.” (jesus & matthew 18)

Answer 2

[1] - seven
[2] - seventy-seven

Question 3

some christians believe forgiveness can only be offered to those who…

Answer 3

repent and truly feel sorry for what they’ve done.

“if your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.” (jesus & luke 17:3)

Question 4

Allah is…

Answer 4

“the Forgiving” & “the Merciful”

Question 5

“every son of [1] sins but the best of [2] are those that [3] to [4]” (Prophet Mohammed) (pbuh)

Answer 5

[1] - adam
[2] - sinners
[3] - repent
[4] - Allah

Question 6

Allah is Shadid al-Iqab (severe in punishment) so…

Answer 6

muslims can forgive without seeking retribution themselves.

Question 7

hadud crimes (e.g. shirk)

Answer 7

some muslims believe that certain offences cannot be forgiven and merit severe punishment such as the death penalty.