Recognition of our own sinful state is essential if we wish to approach God. All men are sinful, and sin is an obstacle to approaching God.
فَكُلُّ ٱلْبَشَرِ خُطَاةٌ ،‏ وَٱلْخَطِيَّةُ هِيَ عَقَبَةٌ تُعِيقُنَا عَنِ ٱلِٱقْتِرَابِ إِلَيْهِ .‏