Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity

I picked this book more out of curiosity after reading the reviews. I am a non-muslim and a non-Christian so I did not know much about either religion. So, I hoped reading this book will give a peek into both of these major religions in the world. Nabeel Qureshi did not disappoint me.I could divide this book into three sections. (i) The authors life as a Muslim, defending his religion by questioning the Christian faith (ii) His extensive research on the fundamental truths of Islam (iii) His moment of Truth and embracing Christianity. All three parts are done very well especially the first two sections and the final section shows his commitment to follow his heart no matter at what cost.Briefly,The author being born as Muslim gives an excellent outlook of his religion. I was so captivated in knowing the different Islamic terms of praising Allah and invoking Allah in all the acts, the names of the five prayers a Muslim does, the direction in which the prayer is offered (pointing towards Medina) and so on. Coming to the authors life, he is raised in a perfect Muslim set up and follows the traditions so impeccably and he is encouraged by his parents to consider himself as an ambassador of his religion. He holds this dear to his heart.Being an Americanized Muslim, he runs into many of his Christian mates and while ascertaining the superiority of Islam over Christianity, he questions their faith by pointing out the general claims of Muslim against Christians. The challenge he poses as a Muslim to his friend who is a Christian is that 1. Jesus was not crucified (they have the swoon theory or the substitution theory). 2. His resurrection (gains no validity if Jesus had not actually died by the crucification). 3. Divinity of Jesus (He is the son of Man, so he is a mortal man). Apart from this the author poses challenges to his Christian friend about the triune theory (Father, Son and the Spirit) and finally how it is possible that our sins are washed away by one man’s (Jesus) Crucification in the cross. Well, he gets convincing replies to all the above queries from the gospels with historical evidence which he could not deny.Failing to nail Christianity by these queries, he moves to ascertain the superiority of Islam by bringing out the sanctity of Prophet Muhammed, and the Holy Quran. But when he tries to speak about the Prophet he realizes he knew nothing about the prophet’s life except what he was taught and that doesn’t answer many of the questions his Christian friend had. So, when he does an extensive study of Prophet’s life, and the Holy Quran, to his horror he realizes that the life of Prophet Muhammed is not sanctified as he was portrayed and the Quran he was taught is a filtered one (and not as he was told, that it is not altered to this day and carried forward from Muhammed) Like a methodical scientist, he questions, examines every bits and pieces and the final picture he gets about Islam shatters him.The final section, I would say, his acceptance to Jesus and the emotional upheavals he suffers requires courage. Only a person who is courageous, who is willing to follow the call of the heart, one who is willing to die to know the Truth can make a decision like what the author has made. He boldly proclaims his new faith much to the Chagrin of his family. By going against his original religion in which he was born and to his new-found faith, he asserts his intention to follow the Truth no matter at what cost. This indeed requires tremendous will power and emotional strength which the author portrays so touchingly. As a human being, I could resonate with his emotional upheaval. But he overcomes that by his Love to Jesus. A wonderful book.

Nabeel Qureshi is among those few people on Earth, who's life points you to the Author of Life -Jesus. Nabeel gives a good case for Islam, but finds that Christianity counters the arguments for Islam and that he cannot ignore the reasons and facts that Christianity offers. While intellectually he has no reason to continue Islam, he still struggles in his heart and the book details his pain and sorrow at leaving Islam, but also highlights his newfound joy and love in Christ.The book is in excellent condition. Paperback, but pretty solid.

This is so well written! I have been following Nabeel Qureshi since 2013, so I knew about his journey to Christianity. I have seen almost all of his debates, along with his lectures. What I didn't know were the intense moments shared with his longtime best-friend David Wood. About the product, it has a nice paper quality, and the print is good, too. I don't remember any errors since I read the book about 3 months back.

Nabeel Qureshi is sharing about his experience with reality. This is a extraordinary book which I highly recommend to all seekers of truth.

This book changed my life, i was an Hindu searching for the truth. Nabeel's authentic testimony made me to realise the importance of the TRUTH, and how to analyse the Truth-'the Best Explanation'. It touched most important topics of Christianity and also islam. Gave me the overview about both the religions authentically(you can cross verify its claims). And led me to research and study more about CHRIST. Today i testify to everyone who reads this comment, i accepted LORD JESUS CHRIST as my LORD and SAVIOUR. Though in this life i couldn't thank my brother Nabeel, i will thank him in next.

What a fascinating book it is, this book is must reading for both Christians and Muslims.I'm disappointed with Nabeel's death, but I believe God has a plan and it happens through that.

Absolutely a stunner ! Nabeel's fluid language makes it easy for even the novice to understand difficult theological concepts and passages from both the Gospel and the Quran. An eye-opener to the seeker of the Truth ! I would highly recommend this book to the ones who have started their journeys seeking The Creator.

Failing to justify Islam brought a staunch and we'll versed muslim to the way ,the truth and the life.The book brings to you the journey of a rational ,spiritual man who in his attempt to defend his own faith only turned up gathering evidences in support of Christianity. Must read.