Comparing Imam Hussein (AS) and Jesus (AS) on the Matter of Sacrifice

Question

Are Muslims' views about Imam Hussein (AS) similar to Christians' views about Jesus (AS)? In other words, do we believe that Imam Hussein (AS) was killed so that Muslims could weep for his oppression and enter paradise, just as Christians believe that Jesus was crucified to atone for humanity's sins?

The concept of Jesus's (AS) sacrifice in Christianity means that due to Adam's sin, the human race became sinful, and God sent Jesus (AS) to be sacrificed as atonement for Adam's sin.

According to Christian belief, humans have no path to salvation on their own, so God sent his son for sacrifice and human salvation. The Bible states: "He came to take away sins by sacrificing himself." Christians, following Paul, believe that religious duties and law are not the solution, and salvation can only be achieved through belief in Jesus's (AS) sacrifice.

"God cannot forgive sin through repentance alone. Such an act is impossible for a just God. God can only forgive when the penalty is paid. Christ (through his death) paid the sinner's penalty."

This belief regarding Imam Hussein (AS) is incorrect and Shia beliefs stand in complete opposition to it. Imam Hussein (AS) described his movement and uprising in these words: «أَنِّي لَمْ أَخْرُجْ أَشِراً وَ لَا بَطِراً وَ لَا مُفْسِداً وَ لَا ظَالِماً وَ إِنَّمَا خَرَجْتُ لِطَلَبِ الْإِصْلَاحِ فِي أُمَّةِ جَدِّي ص أُرِيدُ أَنْ آمُرَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَ أَنْهَى عَنِ الْمُنْكَر؛ I did not rise up in wantonness or arrogance, nor to spread corruption or oppression, but I rose to seek reform in my grandfather's nation, wanting to enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong.».

The concept of "sacrifice" comes from Christian teachings and is incompatible with Islamic beliefs. The Quran rejects the crucifixion of Jesus (AS) and maintains that someone else was crucified in his place. The Quran considers the entire notion of Jesus's (AS) death to be incorrect. According to Muslims, all divine prophets are infallible, and Adam only committed a "leaving of the better" (tark al-awla) and did not commit any sin that would require Jesus's sacrifice for the forgiveness of him and his descendants.