As for other sins, their opinion is widely divided.

As for other sins, their opinion is widely divided. Most of them say that the Prophets could not commit other sins intentionally. About committing capital sins unintentionally, the majority says that it was possible, and a minority holds that it was not possible for minor sins, they say that it was possible for the Prophets to commit minor sins, though they could not commit such minor sins which would have degraded them in the people’s eyes, like stealing a loaf of bread.

Thus, it is clear that the Sunnis have no clear idea about the Ismat (Infallibility) of the Prophets. Why Ismat (Infallibility)? i. Logical Reason What are our reasons to believe that all prophets were Infallible (Sinless)? The reason is very simple: Almighty Allah sent the Prophets to lead their people onto the right path, but, this goal could not be achieved if the Prophets had not been sinless. Suppose there is a man who, just like ordinary people, commits sins or wrongs.

And suppose such a man claims that he has been sent by Almighty Allah to lead his people to the right path and provide with his life a model of all that is good and virtuous in human nature. How can the people be sure that he is saying the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth? He cannot command from his people the unreserved respect and undo table obedience which is his due.

Therefore, to carry on the work of Almighty Allah, the prophets must have been sinless and immune from committing mistakes. ii. Proof From the Qur’an This logical reasoning is supported by the Holy Qur’an also. Look, for example, to the following verses: First Verse: Almighty Allah says: “We did not send any apostle but to be obeyed in accordance with the Will of Almighty Allah.” (4:64).

The Prophets and the Apostles were to be obeyed and followed, not that the followers were expected to check every action of the prophet to decide what was to be obeyed and what not to be obeyed. How could this be true unless the prophets and apostles are believed to be free from errors, sins and mistakes? Second Verse: Almighty Allah commands us to obey the Prophet: “O you who have faith! Obey Allah and obey the Apostle and those vested with authority among you.

And if you dispute concerning anything, refer it to Allah and the Apostle, if you have faith in Allah and the Last Day. That is better and more favourable in the outcome. (4:59).