Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity

by Nabeel Qureshi, Lee Strobel (Foreword by)

Overview

In Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, now expanded with bonus content, Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity, complete with friendships, investigations, and supernatural dreams along the way.

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. Unable to deny the arguments but not wanting to deny his family, Qureshi struggled with an inner turmoil that will challenge Christians, Muslims, and all those who are interested in the world’s greatest religions.

Engaging and thought-provoking, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus tells a powerful story of the clash between Islam and Christianity in one man’s heart, and of the peace he eventually found in Jesus.

"I have seldom seen such genuine intellect combined with passion to match ... truly a 'must-read' book."—Ravi Zacharias

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310527244
Publisher:	Zondervan
Publication date:	04/19/2016
Sold by:	HarperCollins Publishing
Format:	eBook
Pages:	368
Sales rank:	570,188
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Nabeel Qureshi is a speaker with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. He holds an MD from Eastern Virginia Medical School, an MA in Christian apologetics from Biola University, and an MA in religion from Duke University.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Lee Strobel (revised) Introduction (revised) Prologue: Seeking Allah Part 1: Called to Prayer 1. Prayers of My Fathers 2. A Mother’s Faith 3. A Community of Four 4. The Perfect Book 5. Stories of the Prophet 6. Righteous Through Ritual Prayer 7. Diversity in Islam 8. The Path of Sharia 9. Dreams of the Faithful 10. The Month of Blessing Part 2. An Ambassador for Islam 11. Third Culture 12. Muslims in the West 13. Swoons and Substitutions 14. The Father Is Greater Than Jesus 15. Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames 16. Treasured Traditions 17. Signs in the Sky 18. Honor and Authority 19. The Religion of Peace Part 3. Testing the New Testament 20. Becoming Brothers 21. Opening My Eyes 22. Textual Evolution 23. Revisiting Reliability Part 4: Coming to the Crux 24. Litmus Tests 25. Crucifying the Swoon Theory 26. A Muslim at Church 27. Debating the Resurrection Part 5. Jesus: Mortal Messiah or Divine Son of God? 28. Genetics and Jesus 29. Jesus Creates Carpenters 30. The Divine Son of Man 31. Paulemics and the Earliest Jesus Part 6. The Case for the Gospel 32. Tension and the Trinity 33. Resonating with the Trinity 34. Salvation in the Balance 35. Assessing the Gospel Part 7. The Truth About Muhammed 36. Muhammad Revisited 37. The Picture-Perfect Prophet 38. Veiling the Violence 39. Muhammad Rasul Allah? Part 8. The Holiness of the Quran 40. The Case for the Quran 41. The Quran, Science, and Bucailleism 42. Hadith and the History of the Quran 43. Those Whom Their Right Hands Possess Part 9. Faith in Doubt 44. Rationality and Revelation 45. The Cost of Embracing the Cross 46. I am Near, Seek and You Shall Find 47. A Field of Crosses Part 10. Guided by the Hand of God 48. Deciphering Dreams 49. The Narrow Door 50. A Stairway out of a Mosque 51. Time to Mourn 52. The Word Speaks 53. Finding Jesus Epilogue (Extended) Appendix: Expert Contributions (New to Print Edition) * Growing up Muslim in America * East Meets West * The New Testament * Defining Moments * The Deity of Jesus Christ * The Trinity and the Gospel * The Historical Muhammad * The New Testament and the Quran * Belief and Doubt * Dreams and Visions Notes Glossary Preview Chapter from Nabeel Qureshi’s New Book, No God But One (New)

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Dr. Qureshi’s book Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus offers the fascinating story of the conversion of a sincere young Ahmadiyya man who tried his best to seek Allah and eventually fell in love with Christ. I trust that this book can be a powerful encouragement for all Christians to pray for many Muslims to find Jesus Christ. -- Mark Gabriel, , Author and former lecturer, University of Cairo

Fresh, striking, highly illuminating, and sometimes heartbreaking, Qureshi’s story is worth a thousand textbooks. It should be read by Muslims and all who care deeply about our Muslim friends and fellow-citizens. -- Dr. Os Guinness, , Author and social critic

Nabeel Qureshi’s story is among the most unique two or three testimonies that I have ever heard. Add to this the fact that I knew Nabeel quite well while he was still a Muslim, having visited with and spoken to him several times during his search for the one true God. His quest brought together several exceptional features: a very bright mind, extraordinary sincerity, original research, and a willingness to follow the evidence trail wherever it took him. His search led to the cross and to Jesus Christ, who was resurrected from the dead. -- Gary R. Habermas, , Distinguished Research Professor, Liberty University

Nabeel describes the yearning in the hearts of millions of Muslims around the world. This book is a must-read for all seeking to share the hope of Christ with Muslims. -- Fouad Masri, , President and CEO, Crescent Project

This book gives westerners a glimpse of the richness of family and love in a devout Muslim home; it is an enviable picture of respect, devotion, and society. But Christians and Muslims alike are told stories about their religions when they are young, while few have ever personally researched the writings of their founding fathers to assess the validity that undergirds their respective faiths. In his personal quest to know the truth, Nabeel Qureshi paves the way for an analytical study of the faiths, dissecting the Christian and Islamic arguments, specifically citing numerous Islamic hadith and early Christian texts, so that the reader can see a logical progression to the analyses. But it is also a deeply personal heart-wrenching and tear-evoking saga of the life of a young Muslim growing up in the West, a gripping biography that is impossible to put down. In the end, many people of faith will agree: Nabeel Qureshi needs our prayers. God bless this young man for his boldness, and we pray for his protection. -- James M. Tour, , Professor of Chemistry, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Rice University

For anyone seeking understanding of their Muslim neighbors or colleagues, this is a book to read. We go on a journey from the inside out. We are introduced to the depth of spirituality, the love and honor of family, and the way a person “sees” and “feels” in a devout Muslim home. This is profound book that skillfully shows the core differences between the gospel and Islamic claims. I highly recommend it. -- Dr. Stuart McAllister, , Regional Director The Americas, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries

Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus is an urgently needed book with a gripping story. It reaches both East and West, teaching Christians about Islam from an insider’s perspective and helping Muslims understand the love and truth of Jesus. Nabeel Qureshi masterfully argues for the Gospel while painting a beautiful portrait of Muslim families and heritage, avoiding the fear-mongering and finger-pointing that are all too pervasive in today’s sensationalist world. I unreservedly recommend this book to all. ---It will feed your heart and mind, while keeping your fingers turning the page! -- Josh McDowell, , Author and Speaker

Nabeel Qureshi is a medical doctor by training with two master’s degrees in biblical studies and further academic work on the horizon. He first began to study the Bible in order to challenge it and, incredibly, came to know Jesus as a result. In my many travels, I have seldom seen such genuine intellect combined matched with passion. I am thrilled to see his unique and gripping story in print and know that you will be encouraged and profoundly challenged by it as well. This is truly a “must-read book” for our times, as diverse worldviews each must face the test of truth. -- Ravi Zacharias, , Author and Speaker

Editorial Reviews

This book offers the fascinating story of the conversion of a sincere young Ahmadiyya man who tried his best to seek Allah and eventually fell in love with Christ. I trust that this book can be a powerful encouragement for all Christians to pray for many Muslims to find Jesus Christ.

Mark Gabriel

For anyone seeking understanding of their Muslim neighbors or colleagues, this is a book to read. We go on a journey from the inside out. We are introduced to the depth of spirituality, the love and honor of family, and the way a person 'sees' and 'feels' in a devout Muslim home. This is a profound book that skillfully shows the core differences between the gospel and Islamic claims. I highly recommend it.

Dr. Stuart Mc Allister

This is an urgently needed book with a gripping story. Nabeel Qureshi masterfully argues for the gospel while painting a beautiful portrait of Muslim families and heritage, avoiding the fearmongering and finger-pointing that are all too pervasive in today's sensationalist world. I unreservedly recommend this book to all. It will feed your heart and mind, while keeping your fingers turning the page!

author and speaker Josh D. Mc Dowell

In his personal quest to know the truth, Nabeel Qureshi paves the way for an analytical study of the faiths, dissecting the Christian and Islamic arguments, specifically citing numerous Islamic hadith and early Christian texts, so that the reader can see a logical progression to the analyses. But it is also a deeply personal heartwrenching and tear-evoking saga of the life of a young Muslim growing up in the West, a gripping biography that is impossible to put down.

James M. Tour

Nabeel describes the yearning in the hearts of millions of Muslims around the world. This book is a must-read for all seeking to share the hope of Christ with Muslims.

Fouad Masri

Nabeel Qureshi's story is among the most unique two or three testimonies that I have ever heard. His quest brought together several exceptional features: a very bright mind, extraordinary sincerity, original research, and a willingness to follow the evidence trail wherever it took him. His search led to the cross and to Jesus Christ, who was resurrected from the dead.

Gary R. Habermas

Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus is a brilliant book with an authentic and challenging message. Nabeel Qureshi tells the powerful story of his journey to Jesus, a story that began with a doubtful investigation and ended with a beautiful transformation. Jesus isn't intimidated by our questions; this story celebrates that truth! You won't be able to put this book down.

Louie Giglio

Fresh, striking, highly illuminating, and sometimes heartbreaking, Qureshi's story is worth a thousand textbooks. It should be read by Muslims and all who care deeply about our Muslim friends and fellow citizens.

author and social critic Os Guinness

For anyone seeking understanding of their Muslim neighbors or colleagues, this is a book to read. We go on a journey from the inside out. We are introduced to the depth of spirituality, the love and honor of family, and the way a person 'sees' and 'feels' in a devout Muslim home. This is a profound book that skillfully shows the core differences between the gospel and Islamic claims. I highly recommend it.--Dr. Stuart McAllister, Regional Director The Americas, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries

Fresh, striking, highly illuminating, and sometimes heartbreaking, Qureshi's story is worth a thousand textbooks. It should be read by Muslims and all who care deeply about our Muslim friends and fellow citizens.--Os Guinness, author and social critic

In his personal quest to know the truth, Nabeel Qureshi paves the way for an analytical study of the faiths, dissecting the Christian and Islamic arguments, specifically citing numerous Islamic hadith and early Christian texts, so that the reader can see a logical progression to the analyses. But it is also a deeply personal heartwrenching and tear-evoking saga of the life of a young Muslim growing up in the West, a gripping biography that is impossible to put down.--James M. Tour, Professor of Chemistry, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Materials Science, Rice University

Nabeel describes the yearning in the hearts of millions of Muslims around the world. This book is a must-read for all seeking to share the hope of Christ with Muslims.--Fouad Masri, President and CEO, Crescent Project

Nabeel Qureshi's story is among the most unique two or three testimonies that I have ever heard. His quest brought together several exceptional features: a very bright mind, extraordinary sincerity, original research, and a willingness to follow the evidence trail wherever it took him. His search led to the cross and to Jesus Christ, who was resurrected from the dead.--Gary R. Habermas, Distinguished Research Professor, Liberty University

Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus is a brilliant book with an authentic and challenging message. Nabeel Qureshi tells the powerful story of his journey to Jesus, a story that began with a doubtful investigation and ended with a beautiful transformation. Jesus isn't intimidated by our questions; this story celebrates that truth! You won't be able to put this book down.--Louie Giglio, pastor, Passion City Church; founder, Passion Conferences

This book offers the fascinating story of the conversion of a sincere young Ahmadiyya man who tried his best to seek Allah and eventually fell in love with Christ. I trust that this book can be a powerful encouragement for all Christians to pray for many Muslims to find Jesus Christ.--Mark Gabriel, author and former lecturer, Al-Azhar University in Cairo

This is an urgently needed book with a gripping story. Nabeel Qureshi masterfully argues for the gospel while painting a beautiful portrait of Muslim families and heritage, avoiding the fearmongering and finger-pointing that are all too pervasive in today's sensationalist world. I unreservedly recommend this book to all. It will feed your heart and mind, while keeping your fingers turning the page!--Josh D. McDowell, author and speaker

From the Publisher

Nabeel Qureshi first began to study the Bible in order to challenge it and, incredibly, came to know Jesus as a result. I am thrilled to see his unique and gripping story in print and know that you will be encouraged and profoundly challenged by it as well. This is truly a must-read book for our times, as diverse worldviews each must face the test of truth.

author and speaker Ravi Zacharias