No God but One: Allah or Jesus? (with Bonus Content): A Former Muslim Investigates the Evidence for Islam and Christianity Kindle Edition

As I finished this book, I felt I needed to go back and give this a second read to better grasp all there is in this book.As usual, Nabeel Qureshi is respectful and kind to all. He is also logical and thorough. This is the third of Qureshi's three books I have read. It is an excellent follow-on to his first book Seeking Allah Finding Jesus. All his books are intellectually deep, thoughtful and yet easily read.In reading this book, you will learn these important things- What Muslims believe and why they believe them-What Muslims are taught Christians believe- Christian core beliefs and the supporting evidence for those beliefs.The book is logically laid out. The first half covers the similarities and the differences between Islam and Christianity. Nabeel looks at the Quran and the Bible, Mohammed and Jesus, Allah and the God of the Bible (Yahweh). In the second half, he compares the cases for Islam and for Christianity. The author tackles a question such as “Did Jesus die on the cross?” He examines the evidence that supports the case that Jesus died on the cross. He examines the Islamic position that it was only made to appear so. He assesses the Islamic response for credibility. Focusing on one aspect at a time, he makes a point, finds support for point, presents the counter argument with evidence and examines the strengths and weaknesses of each position. A good teacher, he helps to keep everything sorted by topic and present them in orderly fashion. He does not tend to rabbit-trail. The book has little fluff and stuff.My biggest surprise was how much deeper of an understanding of Christian theology I gained. His explanation of the Trinity was one of the best I have ever heard. His apologetic arguments for the historical resurrection of Jesus were also top drawer, but I expected this because he as studied with the top apologetic scholars in the world. He does his homework and digs around in lengthy, scholarly, obscure sources I that I could never find or comprehend if I had the time to read them. He then distills the major points in an easily digested form.Because he grew up Muslim and learned how to defend the Muslim position very effectively, Nabeel knows the arguments for Islam, the supporting evidence, what Muslims believe. He knows these from the vantage point of one who has been inside, not from someone from the outside trying to understand. The reader quickly finds out that Muslims are taught very erroneous facts about Christian beliefs. (As an aside, this is partly explained by knowing Mohammed was exposed to Nestorian heresy and the Jewish Talmud rather than traditional orthodox Christian theology. This is evident when the Quran references the Gnostic gospel accounts.) Knowing this fact helps Christians understand the Muslim perspective and takes down a major obstacle to communication. Muslims base their perception of Christianity on what they think Christians believe, not on what Christians actually believe.Because he has been studying orthodox, traditional Christian theology in depth for the past decade, he understands doctrine and apologetics much better than the majority of pastors. Nabeel can walk you through Christian doctrine like an experienced tour guide can show you around town. The book is valuable just for the detailed tour through Christian doctrine. He keeps his doctrine very nondenominational and Scriptually based so that the reader will not find denominational bias.Understanding what Muslims are taught and how what is taught is decided enables the reader to understand why some Muslims are very peaceful and others are not. The majority of Muslims are taught a very filtered and selective account of a peaceful, kind, admirable Prophet and because they wish to emulate their Prophet, they live peaceful, kind lives. They are understandably shocked by early accounts that portray a harsher, less kind leader in many historical sources because they have never been exposed to these accounts before. This is something important to keep in mind too as Muslims struggle with the differing images of their leader now in circulation and understandably wish to reject the crueler accounts of Mohammed.

This book goes beyond detailing the conversion of Nabeel Qureshi; it offers what I believe is an honest and fair evaluation of the truth of Christianity versus Islam. Nabeel's words convey a deep love for his Muslim brothers, even as he is compelled by the evidence to affirm the truth of Jesus Christ.Regardless of whether your goal is to prove Jesus Christ as the only true God, this book is a must-read.

Nabeel Qureshi wrote "No God But One" as a sequel to "Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus." His first book was much more of an autobiography, showing how he himself was raised Muslim, sought to convert his roommate to Islam and in the process realized that what he had been taught about the Quran and the Prophet (Blessed be his name) was not in line with the historical record. In "No God But One" Qureshi lays out the evidence for why what Muslims are taught doesn't line up with the facts of history and how the Bible is shown to be the true Word of God. Throughout he gives a thoughtful, respectful analysis and shows his great love for the lost souls of those who are now part of Islam who have not yet realized that Jesus is not only a prophet, but the prophet, priest and king who is both God and man and died and rose again to pay the debt of all people's sins.

"No God But One: Allah or Jesus?" By Nabeel QureshiI really enjoyed reading this book! It was written from a unique perspective and was extremely helpful laying out many similarities and differences between Islam and Christianity in an objective and loving way. Dr. Qureshi gives you enough in depth material to consider this subject from numerous angles. This is an excellent read for Muslims, Christians, and those just trying to understand the differences between the two.In Dr. Qureshi's first book, "Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus", you will find the story of a young man in college who was bold and outspoken about his Muslim faith. Through his four years of college he lived life and debated intensely about faith with his Christian friend, David. This conversion story is well worth a read!In his current book, Dr. Qureshi, investigates the evidence for Islam and Christianity. Dr. Qureshi has a unique perspective, having grown up as a Muslim but now a Christian, after four years of investigation regarding the truth claims of both Islam and Christianity. His research was deep and thorough and included the use of original documents. While he desperately wanted Islam to be true, the religion he devoted so much to and loved, he desired the truth more. His findings are fasciniating and relevant. In addition, this book is respectfully and intelligently written with love for both Muslims and Christians.While none of us can be truly 100% objective, I have great respect for Dr. Qureshi and his continued efforts throughout the book to act and think as an objective investigator and I feel he has been extremely successful. You will not find the angry rhetoric that is prevelant in our society today, but rather a love for all as image bearers of God with a realistic look at our sinful nature.The book is an in-depth look at the differences between Islam and Christianity and will certainly help you grow in your understanding of both Islam and Christianity. I was surprised at how much I learned, especially about Islam. The book answers questions many are seeking in today's world of 9-11 and suicide bombers. What is the difference between the Koran and the Bible, Mohammed and Jesus, Jihad and the crusades? He looks deeply into the issues of whether we can know if Islam is true and he uses the same analysis for Christianity. Is Islam a religion of peace? Do Christians and Muslims worship the same god?There is a lot of meat in this book, but Dr. Qureshi is well-educated and well-spoken enough to unpack it for us in an understandable way. While the book is very readable, it takes time to digest, unless you are very familiar with the material. This book took me longer to read than another book this same size, but I thoroughly enjoyed it because it didn't leave me asking lots of questions that were not addressed. In addition, as a Christian it helped me to examine my faith more thoroughly and grow more deeply through examining the truth claims of both Islam and Christianity. I would definitely recommend this book! I know I'll be re-reading it!

Este libro, no solo para comprender el islam, da nueva luz para entender nuestra religión (cristianismo) desde una perspectiva comparativa con otras doctrinas. Excelente lectura.

Discussed in depth ... it is a really a good book that everyone should read and before reading this book better read Bible and Quran so you get better enlightment .

Seid einiger Zeit studiere ich im Selbststudium die Bibel. Nach einiger Zeit kam mein Interesse dahin, meine muslimischen Freunde besser verstehen zu können und ggf die Wahrheit über die Religionen herausfinden. Dies ist keine einfach Aufgabe. Aber dieses Buch von Nabel bietet eine so extrem gute Einweisung in den Islam. Ich mag es nicht wenn man andere beschimpft und keine Empathie zeigt, deshalb sage ich auch das dieses Buch ein Geschenk an uns Menschen ist, die mehr über den Vergleich des Christentums und des Islams lernen möchten.Es wird auf eine harmonische Art getan, man merkt hierbei das Nabel selbst Moslem war und er niemand verletzen möchte mit seinen Worten.Danke Nabeel für dieses Buch!Mit diesem Buch lernen Moslime mehr über ihr Glauben und Christen können die andere Denkweise besser verstehen. Ggf können wir mehr Menschen damit retten.

A very careful analysis of the evidence for Islam and Christianity by a man who started life as a Muslim and became a Christian. Even for Christians it helps to refocus what the gospel is about and it would certainly help as background knowledge in discussions with Muslim friends

A respectful and insightful into Islam. One will find himself/ herself encouraged by the words of the author while learning on Christianity and Islam, to be lead on a overwhelming conclusion.