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A Topical Study of the Qur’an
You want to read the Qur’an for yourself? Not an easy task! The Qur’an is organized neither chronologically nor topically. The verses often skip from one subject to another without any apparent reason. That most translations use antiquated language adds to the difficulty of understanding the foundational scripture of Islam. This book unravels the teachings of the Qur’an into 22 major topics, paraphrases the verses into modern English and compares each topic to Biblical teachings.
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Knowing God Personally
Christians and Muslims have many things in common. They believe in one God, worship in holy sanctuaries, have similar annual religious calendars, and set aside one day a week for a major community worship service. Outwardly both religions can look very similar. ... Formal monotheism – Is this really what God wants? A slavish commitment to repetitive ceremonies for as long as we live? A verse from the Bible shows how monotonous and ultimately meaningless this can be.
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Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God?
The Qur'an and the Arab Bible refer to God the creator as Allah. So, in a generic sense, it is fitting to speak of God/Allah as the One supreme being. But as we explore the prominent character traits that distinguish the One true God from other so-called gods, one wonders if Muslims really KNOW the One whom they profess to worship.
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Deceptive God, Incompetent Messiah
For nearly two thousand years, Christians have proclaimed Jesus’ death and resurrection. Islam rejects both of these doctrines and offers a different account of what happened at the cross and afterwards. However, the Muslim explanation comes at a tremendous price: Their version of the story portrays God as a horrible deceiver, and Jesus as the most stupendous failure in the history of the prophets. ... How did Christianity arise according to Islam? This article reveals one of the most glaring absurdities of Islam.