A substantially extended epilogue that shares how Nabeel told his friend David of his decision to follow Christ, how his parents found out, and more And on the other side, Qureshi seems to give up on the Quran once he realizes that it was edited and that certain parts were cut out. This doesn't fully make sense- a text can be edited and still have spiritual significance. There's a moment where Qureshi accepts Christianity and then goes, "look at all these people who don't yet know Jesus is their savior, they must know". On a surface level, this is a kind thought- he assumes that if knowledge of Jesus has brought him so much compassion and warmth, it will do so for everyone.

And Judaism genuinely doesn't about Paul which is fascinating considering what a role he plays for Christians. Written with the utmost respect for his Islamic heritage, Qureshi sets out his journey of faith from being fully immersed in the Muslim world of his youth, through his long emotional trek to embracing the Christian faith. The grandchild of Muslim missionaries, Qureshi was brought up in a loving home where the Quran was revered and his parents professed their undying allegiance to Allah and his prophet, Muhammad. Providing an intimate window into a loving Muslim home, Qureshi shares how he developed a passion for Islam before discovering, almost against his will, evidence that Jesus rose from the dead and claimed to be God.American Freedom Law Center (May 6, 2013). "City of Dearborn Apologizes for Arresting Christians at 2010 Arab Festival; Settlement Reached in Lawsuit" (Press release). American Freedom Law Center . Retrieved 2016-08-14.

There is much to like about this book. Qureshi wrote respectfully about Islam. In fact, I learned more about Islam from this book than I have in other things that I have previously read or encountered. He was able to provide a first hand, insider's account of what Islam actually looks like and teaches. He did some without animus or antagonism. As a result of the events of the events in Dearborn, [27] Acts 17 Apologetics became focused on "free speech, sharia in the West, and Islam." This led Qureshi to leave and start Creed 2:6 ministries, which focused on sharing the gospel. [28] Qureshi joined Ravi Zacharias International Ministries in 2013. 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. When a friend recommended this book to me, I anticipated a story about conversion and ensuing persecution. Because it was recommended by someone I trust, I never read the synopsis to correct my expectation before reading. Instead of Nabeel's conversion occurring near the beginning of the book, it concludes it. Instead, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus predominately offers Christians a sympathetic, inside look at an everyday Islam that rarely gains news coverage--a religion truly believed to be a religion of peace and truth by its followers. He is also the author of No God but One: Allah or Jesus? and Answering Jihad: A Better Way Forward and had been working on another book, 20 Questions Muslims Ask and the Answers that Convert Them. The cross-cultural apologist was listed among CT’s 33 Christians under 33.Qureshi got his M.D. from Eastern Virginia Medical School and held masters degrees in Christian apologetics from Biola University and in religion from Duke University.

My Thoughts: Like I mentioned above, this book was a little hard to read because of all the richness and depth of the information, but if you’re willing to push through some of the more difficult chapters, I think you’ll find it incredibly insightful, informative, and interesting. It’s a powerful testimony to God’s working in our lives and His sovereignty and sufficiency. What I wasn’t expecting however, was how educational and intelligent this book was going to be. This is shown in two ways. Firstly Nabeel provides an inside look into Islam. This was fascinating for me as I, shamefully, knew very little about it. He balances a detailed look at the ideas and theology, with an excellent portrayal of the emotional turmoil he endured and the strength of the mindset that being brought up into Islam provides.Eventually, through years of debates & through deep soul-searching, Qureshi began to doubt everything he had ever believed about Islam. The solution is to find a way to get Islam to clearly show its true colors. There is tons of scholarly information showing the violence and sexual abuse in Muhammad's life and the Quran...but getting any Muslim to see this is a miracle. They have to desire truth more than they cling to their Islamic culture and families. If I left Christianity I would not lose my parents or friends or job - So I really cannot imagine what all is at stake in following the Jesus of the Bible. But as the author shows: Your very soul is depending on Jesus being your savior and GOD. Dig deeper with the 8-part online course taught by Nabeel Qureshi. In this course you will discover effective strategies for engaging Muslims in spiritual discussions. It's a useful training tool for pastors, outreach leaders, and any believers wanting to winsomely engage Muslims in spiritual conversations. I always enjoy learning more on how similar Islam and Judaism are (though it seems the relationship to text is very different) but I also have to admit that Jesus seems like a better role model than Mohammad. That unconditional love idea is lovely, like the perception that everything has been offset by Jesus' death. The insight Nabeel sheds on the Muslim religion, culture, & the importance apologetics played in preparing him to truly see & trust in Jesus Christ, is both educational & uplifting.

Great must be Nabeel's reward in heaven. He tested the truth, he held fast to what was good despite suffering great loss, he loved the truth. An incredible testimony of humility and courage. Nabeel Qureshi's Wife Shares Update on Daughter Ayah Two Months After Father's Death (Video)". CBN News. 30 October 2017 . Retrieved 30 August 2021. Last night as we were driving home from visiting friends, we got to talking about the book again, bringing up various parts that were awe-inspiring, motivating and/or faith building. I shared with Travis how inspired and challenged I was by David, one of the main players in the narrative. I don't want to say much and spoil it, but he really exemplified two powerful traits of a strong Christian: he 'studied to show himself approved,' and followed the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Qureshi, Nabeel; Strobel, Lee (2014-02-11). Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity. Place of publication not identified: Zondervan. ISBN 9780310515029. The last several chapters leading up to Nabeel’s conversion made me cry! His salvation testimony is so beautiful and miraculous. That God granted Nabeel’s request for three dreams to convince him of the truth of Christianity is a beautiful reminder that God meets us where we are and that He can even use the tools of false religions for His good purposes. What a powerful reminder that He is sovereign even over false religions!To equip readers with facts and knowledge, showing the strength of the case for the gospel in contrast with the case for Islam