Salvation
The Quran clearly states that Christians are wrong for believing in the Trinity and that God cannot be a father or have a son.
Quick answer
The Quran does not accurately represent the Christian understanding of the Trinity or Jesus' divine sonship. Instead, it misrepresents these beliefs by attacking distorted views of them, failing to provide a coherent critique of historic Christian doctrine.
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Key verses
John 1:1bible
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:18bible
No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father's side, he has made him known.
Romans 9:5bible
To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen.
Surah 4:171quran
O people of the Scripture, do not commit excess in your religion or say about Allah except the truth.
Surah 5:72quran
They have certainly disbelieved who say, 'Allah is the Messiah, the son of Mary.'
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