These are the costs Muslims must calculate when considering the gospel: losing the relationships they have built in this life, potentially losing this life itself, and if they are wrong, losing their afterlife in paradise. It is no understatement to say that Muslims often risk everything to embrace the cross.” Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus is more than the memoir of a man's pursuit of answers to the most important issues of life and faith. Ultimately, it's the story about the transformative grace and mercy of the one true God.

When the author, referring to how the the Quran mercilessly destroyed families by killing the men and boys while selling the women into slavery, said, "What if that happened to me and my family?", I thought that he could of used the exact same reasoning in the Old Testament where similar things happened repeatedly when the nation of Israel, under the command of God and Moses, mercilessly destroyed entire civilizations and even "took women for themselves" who were captured. Of course it is easier to make the Bible seem slightly more peaceful than the Quran when you ignore the Old Testament of the Bible and the ultimate fiery doom of the world that the New Testament predicts. I was only about a quarter of the way through when I realized how wonderful of a book this was, and that I wanted to share and experience it with my husband. So I asked Travis if he'd want to listen to it with me, that way we could discuss it too. He started and finished it in just two days (sometimes driving a lot for work has it's perks). He really enjoyed it as well and over the course of the last few days, we've had some great and meaningful discussions! Popular evangelist Nabeel Qureshi, who once sought Allah, has now found Jesus face to face. He died Saturday of stomach cancer.A substantially extended epilogue that shares how Nabeel told his friend David of his decision to follow Christ, how his parents found out, and much more Qureshi, Nabeel (2014). Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity. Zondervan. p.286. In 2001, Qureshi attended Old Dominion University in Virginia and served as the president of the Pre-Medical Honor Society. He also studied Islamic apologetics and engaged Christians in religious discussions. After one such discussion with a Christian at Old Dominion University, David Wood, the two became friends and began a years-long debate on the historical claims of Christianity and Islam. [10] According to Qureshi, Wood encouraged him to research Christianity and Islam in an equally objective light. [11] Qureshi recounted that he had been happy with his faith and with his Muslim community and did not want to leave it, but he ultimately converted to Christianity after years of dialogue with Wood. He described his conversion as "the most painful thing [he] ever did" because he subsequently lost most of his friendships and relationships with fellow Muslims. [12] Ravi Zacharias (17 September 2017). "Why Nabeel Qureshi resonated with so many before his death at 34 - The Washington Post". The Washington Post . Retrieved 18 September 2017.

Not to mention this book is easy-to-read, as it's wrapped up in set of flowing yet thought-provoking, life stories. Qureshi was married to Michelle. The couple had one daughter, Ayah, [13] born in August 2015, and named after a Christian martyr. [14] Education and career [ edit ] Leaving aside the supernatural encounters that I'm not sure what to make of. This is a great book for a Christian to use for evangelism. It covers many of the common arguments that Muslims have in relation to the Bible and other crucial aspects of the Christian faith. It also reveals a surprising level of ignorance of Muslims about their own faith due to their cultural hierarchy. We can learn from this and ensure we are patient when seeking to evangelise and not unnecessarily offending our Muslim friends. The author could have made this book three times more interesting if he gave more detail as to how his relationships with his Muslim friends and family changed. He spent a great deal in the beginning detailing Muslim culture and tradition, but in the end as he was moving away from Islam into Christianity, he spent no time letting the reader know how his relationships with his Muslim family was changing. He finally gives a scant account at the end of the book about how it changed after he accepted Christianity, but I wanted more detailed conversations instead of a single sentence between his mom and dad. What exactly were their objections to his new faith as he tried to explain it to them in a way a Muslim would understand? I also wanted to know what was life like as a Christian as opposed to being a Muslim. Another opportunity for gold lost. And it's presumptive. I found myself thinking, if I knew as a fact that Christianity was true, would I give up on Judaism? Would I cease to observe Shabbat? Would I view the Old Testament and the New Testament as the same? Would I disregard the Talmud? My answer is no. I might change my religious perception, might view Jesus as more than just a man but I wouldn't give up on my entire culture for it. I also do not appreciate Christians informing me that I must do so.

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