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"Muslims uphold a higher standard of purity than Christians, especially in cleansing after relieving ourselves—we use water, not just paper, as Allah guides us to cleanliness. The Qur'an says, ‘Indeed, Allah loves those who are constantly repentant and loves those who purify themselves' (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:222), and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught us to wash with water (Sahih Muslim). Jesus (peace be upon him) valued purity too—‘We gave him the Injeel, in which was guidance and light' (Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5:46)—but Christians lost this detail, settling for less.
The Qur'an calls Jesus a messenger—‘The Messiah, son of Mary, was no more than a messenger' (Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5:75)—and we follow his spirit of devotion to Allah, perfected in Islam. Our way, rooted in Allah's revelation, surpasses their habits, showing a deeper commitment to what's pure and pleasing to the Creator."
The assertion that Muslims are morally superior to Christians because of their post-ablution cleansing methods is a classic red herring and an absurd deflection from substantive theological truth. This is like claiming one car is superior to another based on the brand of windscreen wiper fluid it uses. Spiritual purity is not determined by plumbing!
1. The Purity of the Heart vs. The Purity of the Body
The Christian faith defines purity as spiritual and internal, not merely hygienic and external.
2. The Superiority of the New Covenant
The opponent attempts to claim Christian practices are a "loss" of detail. This misunderstands the New Covenant established by the Divine Son of God.
We dismiss the attempt to claim superiority based on bathroom habits. Our faith is rooted in the unconditional spiritual purity offered by Jesus Christ, the Divine Son, which cleanses the soul in a way that no amount of water or ritual could ever achieve.