Gunah (sin)
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Title: Gunah (sin) Question: What is the definition of "gunah" in Islam? Reshma Shakeel United States of America Answer: The word you inquire about is not of Arabic origin; rather, it is stems from the Indo-European family of languages. Various languages such as Urdu, Kurdish and others use it. Nevertheless, the word denotes "sin." Sin in Islamic doctrine is defined as the deliberate violation of Divine Law. It is the disobedience of any moral, ethical or religious guideline as established either within the very nature of man or of revelatory guidance or both. It is the conscious transgression against God's will. I hope I have clarified the issue. God knows best. Ronnie Hassan January 14, 2004
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Title: Gunah (sin) Question: What is the definition of "gunah" in Islam? Reshma Shakeel United States of America Answer: The word you inquire about is not of Arabic origin; rather, it is stems from the Indo-European family of languages. Various languages such as Urdu, Kurdish and others use it. Nevertheless, the word denotes "sin." Sin in Islamic doctrine is defined as the deliberate violation of Divine Law. It is the disobedience of any moral, ethical or religious guideline as established either within the very nature of man or of revelatory guidance or both. It is the conscious transgression against God's will. I hope I have clarified the issue. God knows best. Ronnie Hassan January 14, 2004
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