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Glad News! God Loves You, My Muslim Friend

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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.

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.

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.

There is considerable commonality between the Bible and the Qur'an, and when we examine the parallels between them this understanding can lead us to the truth. For there is something deeper and more personal God desires for us to have, which is beyond religious beliefs. It is a loving relationship with the living God. Only knowing God personally can satisfy our spiritual thirst.

My dear friend, the way to know God's love personally, which I will share with you in this book, was never intended for only one special group of people. Understanding and personally applying the truth God gave us is a common right for all humanity - to become spiritually enlightened and alive!
--- from book's Prologue

This product arrived in stellar condition due to careful packaging by vendor. The product was in superior condition, autographed by author as promised, and an excellent resource for Christians who have Muslim friends with questions about Christianity.

This is an interesting if somewhat simplistic book whose main focus is to rely on verses from the Qur'an to establish the divinity of Jesus and to contrast that with similar assertion from the bible. There is nothing new here. Muslims already believe in the divinity of Jesus message and believe that Jesus is like no other man before him or after him because he was born out of immaculate conception and was able to perform many miracles. Still Muslims believe Jesus is a prophet not God.

The author, of course, tries to make a case that the prince of peace is in fact the son of God. Such conclusion is a matter of faith and can not be not proven by argument or logic. One, in fact, may argue that the bible itself reveals Jesus as the son of man (John 5:26-27 and Mathew 24:30) and as the son of Mary (Mathew 25:31-46.) One may also argue that all humans including Jesus are the children of God.

The Qur'an today is the same one revealed to Mohammed 1400 years ago. Only one Arabic version exists. The bible, on the other hand, has undergone several cycles of translations and numerous editions. It stands to reason that some points may have been altered to reflect the bias and cultural background of the editors and translators. There is even one English version in which God is referred to as ALAH: Page 3 of The Scofield Reference Bible, Authorized King James Version, Oxford University Press 1945. Inexplicably, and I assume intentionally, ALAH was excised from all subsequent editions of the King James Bible.

By relying on the Qur'an to buttress his religious arguments, the author unwittingly indicates that the Qur'an, like the bible, is truth. Although his stated aim is to proselytize to Muslims and attempt to convert them to Christianity, I very much doubt that the book can successfully achieve that goal. Muslims can argue that the bible itself foretold the coming of Mohammed (Deut.18:18.).

This book, despite its negative tone, can make a contribution to inter religious dialogue. I recommend it to anyone interested in comparative religions.