Glad News! God Loves You, My Muslim Friend [Paperback]

Samy Tanagho (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2004

The author integrates all of the positive teachings in Islam (concerning the Christian faith and Jesus Christ) to help Muslims believe the Gospel and to see the divinity of Jesus Christ and the salvation He wants Muslims to experience. The book highlights parallel passages in the Qur'an and the Bible about the person of Jesus Christ, such as His unique sinlessness and His unique virgin birth. The supernatural attributes of Jesus actually compel the conclusion that Jesus is more than a prophet! Throughout the book the author presents God's marvelous, unconditional love for the reader and how God longs for a personal relationship with us based on grace and not on human works or rituals.In light of the keen desire of nearly every Muslim to seek God and to please God, Glad News! is customized for Muslim readers by establishing common ground, using some of their own beliefs as a stepping stone to the Gospel. Samy's book answers Muslim's most important questions about the Christian faith and penetrates their hearts with the gospel.
This book is also designed to educate and equip Christians in effectively presenting the Biblical teaching to Muslims in a way that they can understand, relevant to their background, culture, and beliefs.

Editorial Reviews

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"Samy Tanagho's Glad News! exemplifies such a winsome blend of Biblical reason and shepherding compassion that I think every Christian who has Muslim friends should read it yesterday!"

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"Samy Tanagho has a thorough knowledge of the Qur'an, and of the writings of the Muslim scholars. He uses their own writings to show that Jesus Christ was more than just a prophet-He is the promised Messiah....We have received testimonies that many Muslims have put their faith in Christ as their Lord and Savior after reading this book. I highly recommend Samy Tanagho and his ministry Glad News for Muslims."
-- Chuck Smith, Pastor, Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa

"Samy Tanagho has captured the heart of what it means to present the Gospel to Muslims. His book will help inform the Christians and connect the Muslims."
-- Dr. Randy McWhorter, California Southern Baptist Convention

"Samy Tanagho's Glad News! exemplifies such a winsome blend of Biblical reason and shepherding compassion that I think every Christian who has Muslim friends should read it yesterday!"
-- Don Richardson, Author of Secrets of the Koran

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Authentic Media (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188454391X
• ISBN-13: 978-1884543913
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #573,226 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars God Loves You, October 12, 2006

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David (So Cal Desert) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Glad News! God Loves You, My Muslim Friend (Paperback)

I have read Samy's book several times and have purchased many copies to give away. The title speaks of the heart of the author. Samy delivers the good news of the gospel in a very loving manner. While many may present strong aruguments against Islam, Samy brings his readers to a deep understanding of the issues that separate Christians and Muslims while offering the message of grace that is found in Jesus Christ. This is an excellent primer for the Muslim or Christian that would desire to understand the depth of God's love for men.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The heart of Islam is not the enemy, May 5, 2011

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Dieter Schlaepfer (Northern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Glad News! God Loves You, My Muslim Friend (Paperback)

This book carefully and logically illuminates both Christianity and Islam in a respectful manner without the cultural baggage that usually accompanies both. The author dispels several misconceptions about Islam and Christianity, and he builds a solid legal case of the eminence of "AL-Mesih Isa" (Messiah Yeshua/Christ Jesus) directly from the Qur'an. I've read several books on Islam, but this one is different. It is not angry and confrontational, but instead is gentle and loving. For the first time, I've come to appreciate the devotion and piety of many Muslims, and that prophecies in the Torah seem to predict the eventual reconciliation of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity in the person referred to as the Word of God.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Odd approach, December 22, 2009

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Anyma (London, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Glad News! God Loves You, My Muslim Friend (Paperback)

One thing that is missing is that there is no attempt at critical analysis of the Islamic texts he is using to 'prove' Christianity. Rather than even approaching the topic of the historical authenticity of the narrations from the Prophet (S), for instance, those texts which are 'convenient' are quoted as fact in order to support his argument.

I think in general the idea of using Islam to 'prove' Christianity and 'disprove' Islam is weird. Because if someone doesn't believe that Islam is a valid religion, it can't be used to 'prove' something else. Falsehood does not prove truth (as a logical principle).

The title is misconstrued too though as love of God and God's love for humanity is mentioned just as much in Islamic texts.

The author seems very sincere though and like a nice man.