Sin in Islam

Essay # 57228

Religion and Theology
Religion and Theology > Islam

Sin in Islam

This paper focuses on the concept of sin and transgression in the religion of Islam.

1,700 words () | 7 sources | MLA | 2005 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper explores what constitutes 'sin' in Islam, the second largest world religion after Christianity. It examines what a sin is in Islam, what things are considered a sin, and what things are acceptable. The paper examines the Qur'an and the teachings of Muhammad, as well as scholarly sources to find answers to these questions.

From the Paper:

"Almost as sinful as being an "associator," being disrespectful or disobedient towards parents is unacceptable in Islam. According to Muslims, God has given breath to our parents first, and then to us; since we were born from our parents, they deserve the utmost respect and obedience after God. In one of his teachings, Prophet Muhammad said, "Obey your parents; even if they ask you to abandon all your worldly comforts, do it for them (qtd. in Al-Bukhari 15)." This statement of Muhammad is completely derived from the Ten Commandments given in the Quran. While the number one commandment is about association anything with God, the second one is about being kind towards both parents. Islam seems to be very strict about this commandment and states that "the one who failed to take care of one or both of his parents went to Hell (ibid).""