How To Respond: Muslims
Overview
Islam is the fastest growing religious movement in the US today. This book answers common questions, including:
- “Who is Mohammed?”
- “How did Islam develop worldwide?”
- “How do Muslims view Jesus Christ?”
The explanation of Islamic faith and cultural expressions in How To Respond: Muslims is helpful for Christians seeking to share the Gospel with Muslims.
In the Logos edition of How To Respond: Muslims, you get easy access to Scripture texts and to a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Hovering over Scripture references links you instantly to the verse you’re looking for, and with Passage Guides, Word Studies, and a wealth of other tools from Logos, you can delve into God’s Word like never before!
Top Highlights
“The Qur̄æan states that as Muhammad received the Qur̄æan, so Moses received the Tawrat (Torah), David received the Zabur (Psalms), and Jesus received the Injil (Evangel, Gospel). Muslims acknowledge all Scriptures to be the Word of God, but they often assume that previous Scriptures have been corrupted or abrogated and hence are no longer trustworthy. The Qur̄æan alone suffices for all people.” (source)
“Allah is the word used for God; however, it is not used solely by Muslims. Allah is the pre-Islamic Arabic word for ‘God,’ and is the cultural possession of all Arabic-speaking religious communities. The Holy Bible in Arabic, like the Qur̄æan, always uses the word Allah for God. There is no other word.” (source)
“In order to be saved, Islam teaches that each person must bear his or her own burden. The unforgivable sin is idolatry (shirk). Most Muslims hope their faith and good works will outweigh their evil works and will find acceptance with God.” (source)
“The Qur̄æan reverently portrays Jesus as the son of the Virgin Mary (the only woman mentioned by name in the Qur̄æan). He is sinless, a servant, an apostle and a prophet, the Messiah, the Word of God, and the Spirit of God. He heals the leper, gives sight to the blind, and raises the dead. Yet He is never more than human. He is not the Son of God, nor did He die on the cross and rise from the dead on the third day. According to the Qur̄æan, God saved Jesus from death on the cross and raised Him to heaven, where He continues to reside.” (source)
“Both the Qur̄æan and the Hadith form the basis of the shari’ah, Islam’s holy law and the perfect manifestation of God’s will and guidance for humanity.” (source)
- Title: How To Respond: Muslims
- Author: Ernest Hahn
- Publisher: Concordia
- Publication Date: 1995
- Pages: 63
