Islam & Christianity: Conflict or Conciliation?: A Comparative and Textual Analysis of the Koran & the Bible [Paperback]

Muhammed A. Asadi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 13, 2002

The industry of manufacturing the word of God was in vogue in ancient times when religion was the most powerful institution in society. The elite, whenever they wanted to convince people of something to further their economic gain, used religion. This not only distorted and ruined the genuinewords of God, it created mischief and corruption in society, which ultimately got blamed on religion. It was not religion but pseudo-religion and constructed books, like books in the Bible, which got institutionalized and caused great harm and injustice to humanity. The Koran, coming to reform such a world, presented itself as a criterion to distinguish true from false (Koran 2:185), based on the principles ofscience and rationality. It termed nature as being the reflection of Gods will (Sunna in Arabic), and made the careful analysis of nature and contemplation based on it, a duty incumbent upon every believer (Koran 3:190-195). The history of modern science began with the Koran. Muslims, inspired by the Koran, did pioneering, foundation building work in all fields of modern science, thus sparking the European Renaissance.

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About the Author

The author of this work graduated from Southwest Missouri State University,in Springfield Missouri, in August 1995. He attended the University of London and has a graduate degree in Sociology. Since 1997, he has developed and maintained an archive of these and other writings on the Web at http://www.rationalreality.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (January 13, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595212581
• ISBN-13: 978-0595212583
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,036,889 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Provocative and informative..., May 21, 2003

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"john_from_ohio" (Powell, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Islam & Christianity: Conflict or Conciliation?: A Comparative and Textual Analysis of the Koran & the Bible (Paperback)

Another excellent work by Muhammed Asadi!

This book is very easy and enjoyable to read, while at the same time dealing with very intriguing topics.

This book does a very good job to show what the Quran and Islam are *really* about. Years of corruption, misrepresentation, high-profile fringe groups, and simple ignorance have clouded the west's view of Islam. This book does an excellent job of cutting through the misinformation.

If for no other reason than to understand what Islam is really about, Christians should read this book. Christians may choose not to agree with everything in the book, and that is fine. However, it should be eye-opening to see that two of the major western religions have more in common than they might realize.

24 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TRUTH OF ISLAM DEMONSTRATED, December 19, 2002

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Review by Zaine Ridling Ph.D.

Of all the books, namely the Quran, that your church would NOT want you to read as a Christian, Asadi's pinpoint comparative examination between the scriptures of the Quran and the New Testament is one of them! First, the book relies on historical and anthropological research, along with how the Quran in many instances seeks to correct the idolatry of Christianity (which, of course, the Jews recognized right away), but then shows how during the first century CE, Christianity turned the wonderful prophet Jesus into a mythical character, and eventually established him as God in its own scriptures. Asadi then comes back around and shows how Christianity could be reconciled if only it could alter its seminal view of Jesus and get back to the religion that Jesus himself practiced throughout Israel. Asadi does not disparage the New Testament, but shows how the Quran, as the Final Testament of God, is the pure and uncorrupted Word of God. This book does certainly force a paradigm shift on those who read it, perhaps because Asadi not only argues cogently, but writes with a clarity that is rare.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars christianity from a different perspective, July 3, 2007

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LoveStormySeas (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Islam & Christianity: Conflict or Conciliation?: A Comparative and Textual Analysis of the Koran & the Bible (Paperback)

I found that this book did not convince me that Islam is the true way, but it sure was an eye opener in its criticism of the Christian faith. It brought out some very valid points that have given me much to think about. The book is an easy and quick read, especially considering the content involved. One suggestion... have your Bible handy when reading this book!