No God but One: Allah or Jesus?: A Former Muslim Investigates the Evidence for Islam and Christianity

"No God But One: Allah or Jesus?" By Nabeel Qureshi I 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!

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.

Such an amazing writer whose passion for the gospel is authentic and true. If you read one book a year, this should be the one.

The author has dealt with the topic as an objective person who looks in the matter would do based on the historical evidences and the the related nuances

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.

The author presents his work as the sincere outcome of convictions shaped over a long intellectual and spiritual journey that gradually led him from Islam to Christianity, stating in direct and unequivocal terms that his conclusions do not arise from any impulsive rupture, but from a sustained and methodologically rigorous inquiry. Throughout his exposition, he develops a broad historical analysis in which he demonstrates that certain beliefs frequently repeated within Islam do not withstand careful documentary and comparative examination, especially when confronted with primary sources and established academic research, while applying the same standard of rigor to Christianity, thus avoiding any form of prior favoritism or premature judgment. The argumentative path, though dense, reveals internal coherence and logical progression, ultimately leading the reader to the conclusion that Jesus is, in light of converging evidence and testimony, truly “God with us,” and that Christianity, by virtue of its revelatory structure and the centrality of Christ, stands as “the way, the truth, and the life.”

I think the author did a fantastic job in explaining the most 'hot' topics about Islam but I was even more surprised how clear he explained the Christian faith and it's pillar. I found it easy to read and I don't you need to read it from back to back (tho I did). Each chapter is explained and answered individually which makes it easy to hold on the information. This is probably one the best books to read about the differences between Christianity and Islam The book is full of notes where the reader can go further For further checks Recommended

A fabulous reading that will open your eyes on the Christian and Muslim religions, This book is a must have For whoEver is seeking truth on Islam and Christianity, Nabeel’s book contains more history, explanations and both sides perspective on each religions with tons of sources to support any claims in this well written book, Highly recommenced As it may change your perspective and life forever.