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Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity

Nabeel Qureshi,

Lee Strobel (Foreword)

4.44 · Rating details · 25,981 ratings · 2,570 reviews

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 2015 Christian Book Award winner • Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity in this expanded edition with new bonus content and reflections.

"My friend Nabeel Qureshi was courageous enough to chase down the truth with intellectual integrity, no matter the personal cost," --Lee Strobel, bestselling author of The Ca ...more

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Mar 20, 2014 Rod Horncastle rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: apologetics, islam

I devoured this book fast - so exciting.

This is the best account that i've come across of a former Muslim very slowly/carefully/stubbornly becoming a Christian. He raised all the same arguments that i've seen presented by Muslims on chat groups and in video's. And he deals with all the truthful answers Christians clearly show.

I was so looking forward to what finally pushed him over the edge and allowed him to leave Islam. But the driving issue was eventually Muhammad and the Quran itself. The ch ...more

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Apr 19, 2017 R.J. Rodda rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Sometimes you read a book and love it so much you want everyone you know to read it too! This is that book. It is so good I did not want it to end. I loved the friendship between Nabeel and David - their playful banter but also their ability to discuss controversial faith matters in depth while still remaining best friends. David's ability to question Nabeel while still being a fun and awesome friend is a real challenge to me. How do I share the gospel with my friends who have their own religion ...more

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Jan 29, 2016 Mike (the Paladin) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: biography, christian-theology

First let me say up front that this is the personal story of a young man who left Islam and became a Christian. That's for those who are concerned. The account is given with respect and love. There are no attacks here only a first hand account of a journey that was not easy and was (and probably still is) often painful.

Allow me also to say I recommend this for Christians in "the West", that is those of us who live where Christianity is the most common "religion". We are often not conscious of th ...more

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May 20, 2020 Amora rated it really liked it

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Powerful testimony from an ex-Muslim on how he went from being a passionate Muslim to a passionate Christian. Nabeel Qureshi (RIP) retells the story of how he went from being an ambassador for Islam to an ambassador for Christianity. As a teenager, Qureshi often debated with his Christian classmates over the divinity of the Jesus and the reliability of the Quran. It’s quite impressive how eloquent Mr. Qureshi was as a teenager and how he was able to convert despite the pressure from his family. ...more

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Jul 15, 2016 Natalie Vellacott rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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I was a bit dubious about this book due to the references to supernatural dreams and visions that the publisher has splashed everywhere obviously for the purposes of sales. However, I was pleasantly surprised; the supernatural aspects are not the focus of the book, instead the focus is a close friendship developed by the Muslim author with a Christian school friend over a number of years. This (in conjunction with the Spirit of God) ultimately led to his conversion from Islam to Christianity.

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Apr 05, 2015 Thomas Hayes rated it it was ok · review of another edition

This book is better for explaining the mindset of various kinds of Muslims than portraying the Christian faith as true, more peaceful, and better than Islam. The ironic thing is that even though the author's faith in Islam was shaken because of contradictions in the Quran and inhumane treatment of people ( e.g. men allowed to rape women captured in war, beheading men and children), he could of used his same grievances against Islam for the Bible, especially in the Old Testament. The author conve ...more

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Feb 12, 2014 Trent rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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I've been a Christian all my life. This year I set aside 11 months to travel the world and live in over 11 different countries. Each country has provided a different lens in which to view myself, my faith and my home (America). But in months when I was living in Muslim countries I had a hard time understanding their culture and practices. Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus has proved to shift my perspective and understanding of what it is like to convert to a new faith, especially one as deeply rooted ...more

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Feb 03, 2018 Erick rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I actually read this book some time ago. I don't list every book I read, that's why it isn't on here. Due to an interaction I had with a person who reviewed this book and was on my friends list, I feel compelled to write my own review.

I think most people know the background of Nabeel Qureshi's conversion, but I will give it quickly. Nabeel was brought up in an Ahmadiyya Muslim American home and was a devoted follower of this religion. When he entered college he met a man named David Wood (a dev I actually read this book some time ago. I don't list every book I read, that's why it isn't on here. Due to an interaction I had with a person who reviewed this book and was on my friends list, I feel compelled to write my own review.

I think most people know the background of Nabeel Qureshi's conversion, but I will give it quickly. Nabeel was brought up in an Ahmadiyya Muslim American home and was a devoted follower of this religion. When he entered college he met a man named David Wood (a devoted Christian) and they became friends. They regularly debated about each person's respective faith and this began as a debate on Christianity, which David was able to make a convincing case for, and they proceeded to debate Islam, which Nabeel couldn't make a good case for. The problem for Nabeel is that he had not read much of the Hadith. The Hadith shows the background of the Suras. That background itself became hard to justify when it became known; at the same time, Nabeel felt the pull of God through the teachings of the Bible. He still remained on the fence for a while though. After a few dreams he had had, he was convinced that God was leading him to become a Christian. This book details in wonderful fashion the struggles Nabeel had. Sadly, Nabeel passed away recently, but this book stands as a great testimony.

I also want to comment not on the Islamic reaction that Nabeel received, but the negative Christian reaction. You would think that Christians of any denomination would praise God that Nabeel converted, but that just isn't the case. He received much criticism from fundamentalist Christians who really have nothing better to do than search out every book and teaching that doesn't align with their highly biased and humanly dogmatic take on scripture. It's not surprising that most of the denominations that spill out heresy hunters in droves are Calvinist in background. They carry all the same Pharisaical zeal as a John Calvin standing over the burning body of Michael Servetus. It's hard to hide my frustration over these people. They can quote the Bible, but the one thing they really don't have is Christian compassion. You can see it in some reviews on here and hit pieces by groups like Pulpit and Pen. What usually is at issue is the fact that Nabeel's ultimate decision to convert was due to dreams he had had. As far as these heresy hunters are concerned, God never guides people like that. All I can say is that I am glad God has never had to ask their permission to give me a dream. The ego and pride of these people is what they will have to answer for eventually.

David Wood's testimony is really just as powerful as Nabeel's. He was not only an incredibly violent person before his conversion (he attempted to bludgeon his father to death), he was also diagnosed with a psychopathic disorder prior to his conversion. He has a youtube channel called Acts17Apologetics. I watch it regularly. I encourage people to do likewise. I really encourage people to watch the video of his conversion. He uses Plato's allegory of the cave in a Christian context, which I absolutely love.

God will keep using people regardless of the so-called "Christian" obstacles that stand in the way. There were Pharisees that were obstacles in Jesus' day, and they will continue to exist until the judgment. ...more

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Mar 08, 2014 Raymond Christopher rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

If there is a book, that challenges an Islam faith to the root, without trying to hiding its strong points but also without compromising the weak cases.
If there is a book, that shows how bias a human being can be; no matter how knowledgeable and wise he/she is; when fierce questions are aimed towards his/her belief.
If there is a book, other than the Bible itself, that boldly strengthens a Christian faith both academically and emotionally.

This book embodies these expressions. And more.

If you are ...more

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Feb 12, 2014 Craig Cottongim rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Aided by an impressive cohort of mentors and legendary Christian Apologists, Qureshi brings to print a very valuable book, showing step by long step his transition from being an active Muslim to accepting Christ. Rarely do I put all other reading materials on hold to focus on one book at a time. Normally I'm reading at least six books simultaneously, but when I began reading Nabeel's narrative, I devoted myself to reading his story straight through. Written like a memoir, "Seeking Allah, Finding Aided by an impressive cohort of mentors and legendary Christian Apologists, Qureshi brings to print a very valuable book, showing step by long step his transition from being an active Muslim to accepting Christ. Rarely do I put all other reading materials on hold to focus on one book at a time. Normally I'm reading at least six books simultaneously, but when I began reading Nabeel's narrative, I devoted myself to reading his story straight through. Written like a memoir, "Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus" illustrates the Biblical truth that those who have eyes to see, will see. This book is nearly 300 pages long, but I read through it in just three or four sittings -- it was that captivating.

Written with the utmost respect for his Islamic heritage, Qureshi sets out his journey of faith from being fully immersed in the Muslim world of his youth, through his long emotional trek to embracing the Christian faith. The grandchild of Muslim missionaries, Qureshi was brought up in a loving home where the Quran was revered and his parents professed their undying allegiance to Allah and his prophet, Muhammad.

Nabeel's story is engaging for several reasons. For starters, we read about his admirable upbringing in a very devout Islamic setting; he is raised in an idyllic loving home where he gives insight into the mysterious world of Islam. Most Westerners have no idea what happens within the subculture of transplanted Muslims (Qureshi's family moved to the US from Pakistan) and this glimpse into Nabeel's world is captivating. I found myself more than once infatuated with his homelife as a youth; their devotion to prayer and congregational life was seriously impressive. Secondly, this book is so mesmerizing, because Nabeel is transparent about his wrestling match seeking the truth of Who God is. It's not easy to ask God, "Who are you?" and then to go through the process of analyzing all that you've been taught to believe.

This book is fitting for several audience: For Muslims seeking to know the truth about the Identity of the True God, for those interested in reaching Muslims, for people who are simply interested in learning more about Islam, for those in the pulpit who would like to address this topic more intelligently in a post 9/11 world, and though it is not a textbook, it would serve well in a Seminary classroom too. I add this last part based on my Seminary experience; I learned more about Islamic culture and the Muslim faith in Qureshi's book than in an entire semester of Communicating Cross-Culturally with Muslims.

One of the real gems in this book is the masterful way Qureshi weaves in Islamic terms into the narrative, and then in the margins, with shaded text-boxes he unpacks these unfamiliar terms. The terms are all categorized in a helpful Glossary at the end of the book, for further study. Without employing a dry lecture or boring you with factoids, Qureshi teaches you several key terms throughout the story. It is a very clever and interesting way to impart the knowledge of the intricacies of the Muslim world without making the reader feel like they are working hard to learn new words.

Towards the end of the book, once God breaks down all the barriers in his heart and mind, Qureshi experiences one vision and a few dreams from God. I wish Qureshi had elaborated more on the dreams that helped confirm God was guiding him to become a Christian. He goes into detail recording the content of the dreams, but I felt since these dreams were the capstone to his years of researching both faiths, and his impassioned debates along the way, more coverage of this supernatural intervention on God's part would've helped enrich this wonderful book.

It's hard not to conclude after reading this book that Christianity has too much fragmentation and petty infighting, and see how this book inadvertently highlights the fact we have bigger issues to address than our personal preferences. We need to look past our denominational squabbles and see there is a field white for the harvest. A major lesson I took away from reading this book is that no one is too far gone or beyond the reach of the Gospel. We can never look at a person who is indoctrinated in another religion (even a Muslim) and think, they won't respond to the message of Jesus. Also, this book reminds us, key relationships are essential in leading someone to Christ. Qureshi had seeds that were planted and watered by some incredible people who were close to him, who loved him, and who were willing to invest in a long-term commitment.

I wouldn't be surprised to see this story one day picked up and adapted for the Big Screen. Filled with anticipation, it is a moving narrative with an incredible character arc that has all of the tension, conflict and suspense that makes all stories great. We are indebted to Qureshi for sharing his path from the Crescent to the Cross. May we all be sensitive to the great cost he and other Muslims make, who by turning to Jesus leave loved-ones feeling betrayed and abandoned. ...more

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Jul 15, 2015 Julie Davis rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This is the book I'd recommend to any Christian who wants to understand how Muslims view Christianity (and Christians) and how they embrace and love their own faith. At least you'll better understand Westernized Muslims, which is the author's background.

Growing up between Great Britain and America, Nabeel Qureshi never fit in with Western culture because of his Islamic heritage. When Qureshi meets David, a devout Christian, he finally has a friend who is more like him than anyone else because th This is the book I'd recommend to any Christian who wants to understand how Muslims view Christianity (and Christians) and how they embrace and love their own faith. At least you'll better understand Westernized Muslims, which is the author's background.

Growing up between Great Britain and America, Nabeel Qureshi never fit in with Western culture because of his Islamic heritage. When Qureshi meets David, a devout Christian, he finally has a friend who is more like him than anyone else because their faith is such a core element of their lives.

Qureshi soon begins trying to convert David to Islam because he is sharing the greatest gift he knows, true knowledge of God. However, he gets a surprise when the arguments that previously planted doubt in Christians all fall apart when raised with a Christian who knows his faith well. In the process Qureshi carefully explains "what every Muslim knows" about Islam so that we understand his reasoning. This provided insights into the Muslim understanding of faith and God. What became really interesting was watching when Christian friends began asking about Muhammad and the Quran.

We know from the title where this book will end so as it progressed I became increasingly apprehensive, just as Qureshi was, for what a decision to become Christian would do to his loving parents. I really loved the window this book provided into a loving Muslim family and this was one of the most gripping parts of the book.

There is an emphasis in this book on history, source materials, and reliability of testimony which I am used to seeing applied to Christianity but which becomes riveting when seeing it applied to Islam. I also appreciated the way that Qureshi was careful to explain the differences between what Westernized Muslims teach versus Eastern Muslims. That in itself was an education and helped me see why some explanations of Islamic behavior (peaceful versus ISIS, for example) are so contradictory.

Eye opening, inspirational, and definitely recommended. ...more

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Feb 15, 2018 Leah Good rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Recommended to Leah by: Melody

Shelves: non-fiction, non-fiction-christian, 2018

Born in the United States to Pakistani immigrants, Nabeel Qureshi grew up in a loving family, his religion one of the most consistent and beloved elements of his formative years. As a child and youth, he enthusiastically learned the facts and doctrines of his religion, eager to be an ambassador for Islam among his peers. Not until college did he meet a Christian who was willing to be his friend. As two young men passionate about their faiths, Nabeel and David often discussed religion. Through th ...more

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Dec 06, 2020 Amy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Recommended to Amy by: Kris

Shelves: recommended-to-me, faith, audio, memoir

I might come back and give it a higher rating once I've allowed the book to sink in more.

It is a powerful story--and an encouraging one. I can't speak for Muslim readers, but I think it provides a powerful testimony and challenge for Christian readers and how we interact with Muslims. It reminded me of Secret Believers: What Happens When Muslims Believe in Christ and Now They Call Me Infidel: Why I Renounced Jihad for America, Israel, and the War on Terror--but of course, with its own unique pe ...more

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Mar 06, 2014 Jason Kanz rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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I saw on Amazon that at the time of this writing, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity (2014) by Nabeel Qureshi averages 4.9 out of 5.0 stars. Over 100 people have already rated this recent publication and 95% of them rated it as a 5/5. I found that rating improbably high, so when the opportunity to read this book for myself arose, I happily accepted.

Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus is a story of a man's journey from Islam to Christianity. Qureshi was raised in a dev I saw on Amazon that at the time of this writing, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity (2014) by Nabeel Qureshi averages 4.9 out of 5.0 stars. Over 100 people have already rated this recent publication and 95% of them rated it as a 5/5. I found that rating improbably high, so when the opportunity to read this book for myself arose, I happily accepted.

Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus is a story of a man's journey from Islam to Christianity. Qureshi was raised in a devout Pakistani Muslim family where Islam was absolutely central to what they did and how they lived. Qureshi's parents were well-versed in the teachings and practices of Islam and they were devoted to passing these teachings and practices on to their children. In this book, the author provided an autobiographical account of his life beginning in Islam and his journey to Christianity.

There is much to like about this book. Qureshi wrote respectfully about Islam. In fact, I learned more about Islam from this book than I have in other things that I have previously read or encountered. He was able to provide a first hand, insider's account of what Islam actually looks like and teaches. He did some without animus or antagonism.

The author also treated us to his wrestling with the truth of Christianity and the difficulties with Islam. Through a four year period, he engaged in challenging and difficult conversations with people he came to trust, most notably his friend David, who figures prominently in the book. Qureshi is no intellectual slouch, finishing college in the top 1% a year early and then graduating from medical school. He applied his fine tuned intellect to exploring both faiths in depth.

Most importantly, though, I think this book provides a window into what apologetics and evangelism look like in the context of real relationships. So many apologetics books are antiseptic, but real life is gritty and there are real consequences to changing worldview. Qureshi dealt with those changes and shares with his readers the joys and the pains associated with that.

Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus is a remarkable book. I will happily add my 5 star rating to all of those that already exist.

I received this book free from the publisher through the Book Look Bloggers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” ...more

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Apr 04, 2015 Justin Tyme rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and would recommend it to anyone interested in a Christian-Muslim debate. The arguments the author presents are (as far as I can tell) balanced and very respectful. The story describes the heart-felt journey of a young man as he wrestles with finding a path to the Creator.

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Feb 11, 2019 Yari rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Great must be Nabeel's reward in heaven. He tested the truth, he held fast to what was good despite suffering great loss, he loved the truth. An incredible testimony of humility and courage.
Highly, highly recommend! ...more

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Apr 29, 2014 Ian Hammond rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Woah.

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Feb 12, 2020 Olivia Sussex rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I think everyone should read this so I'm going to start lending it out. Don't tell Mim though because I borrowed it from her. ...more

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Sep 09, 2019 Miriam Bowen rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Fantastic book. Do bear in mind I am coming at this with an entirely biased view. I am a Christian so a book that shares an awe inspiring story of a man’s journey into the family of God was always going to be enjoyable for me.
What I wasn’t expecting however, was how educational and intelligent this book was going to be. This is shown in two ways. Firstly Nabeel provides an inside look into Islam. This was fascinating for me as I, shamefully, knew very little about it. He balances a detailed look ...more

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Jul 16, 2019 Justin rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I enjoyed the book as I have often been sceptical about Muslim’s converting to Christianity, however as you read the book you see the hard evidence that the former Muslim Nabeel demands from his friend David to other Christian scholars! This good is hard to put down and is a great read. I found that whether you want to be religious or not, the questions are similar to what many people ask as they go soul searching! I really liked it, and I hope you do too!

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Jun 18, 2020 Oceana rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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I learned so much reading this!
It was a beautifully-told story of a Muslim man growing up devoted to his Islamic faith and slowly converting to Christianity. The way he described the Islamic traditions, and reverence for religious figures and texts was unlike anything I have ever read about Islam.
He truly just wanted to know the truth about God and Jesus, so he kept looking until he found it.
I teared up at his acceptance of salvation.
Amazing and highly recommend!

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Nov 10, 2013 Robin Lee Hatcher rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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I learned so much from reading this book. It's a well written biography of one Muslim man's coming to faith in Christ. Excellent book. ...more

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Jul 21, 2014 Bob rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus is the story of how Nabeel Qureshi’s became a Christian. (If you don’t want to read my review just go get the book & read it, it’s great. You won’t regret it)

Nabeel was born the eldest son of Pakistani immigrants, growing up in America & the U.K.—wherever the U.S. Navy assigned his father. His parents were devout Muslims & wherever they went, they attached themselves to a mosque & to the local Islamic community.

In college Nabeel began to grapple with the claims of Ch Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus is the story of how Nabeel Qureshi’s became a Christian. (If you don’t want to read my review just go get the book & read it, it’s great. You won’t regret it)

Nabeel was born the eldest son of Pakistani immigrants, growing up in America & the U.K.—wherever the U.S. Navy assigned his father. His parents were devout Muslims & wherever they went, they attached themselves to a mosque & to the local Islamic community.

In college Nabeel began to grapple with the claims of Christianity that countered his Islamic faith. He grappled with the authority & reliability of the Bible verses the authority & reliability of the Koran; he grappled with salvation by faith in Jesus Christ verses salvation by accruing good deeds; he grappled with the deity of Jesus Christ verses the prophecies of Mohammad.

Eventually, through years of debates & through deep soul-searching, Qureshi began to doubt everything he had ever believed about Islam.

Through this book Nabeel gives an insider’s perspective of the Muslim mindset. This is important as I fear that many Christians today may give in to the stereotypical portrayal that all Muslims are terrorists; thus making no real effort to get to know them, care for them much less share their life & the Gospel with them.

The insight Nabeel sheds on the Muslim religion, culture, & the importance apologetics played in preparing him to truly see & trust in Jesus Christ, is both educational & uplifting.

In the introduction to his book, Qureshi notes he wrote it with the following three purposes in mind:
• To tear down walls by giving non-Muslim readers an insider’s perspective into a Muslim’s heart and mind
• To equip readers with facts and knowledge, showing the strength of the case for the gospel in contrast with the case for Islam
• To portray the immense inner struggle of Muslims grappling with the gospel, including their sacrifices and doubts

Qureshi accomplishes these goals powerfully. He explains the Islamic mindset, something anyone who witnesses or wants to witness to Muslims must understand if he or she hopes to be an effective apologist. By taking the reader through his own process of conversion, step by step, he outlines the arguments that were most convincing to him.

I simply cannot recommend this book highly enough, it really is a must read.

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Jan 24, 2018 Luisa Knight rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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I finished listening to the audio yesterday and it's fantastic!

I was only about a quarter of the way through when I realized how wonderful of a book this was, and that I wanted to share and experience it with my husband. So I asked Travis if he'd want to listen to it with me, that way we could discuss it too. He started and finished it in just two days (sometimes driving a lot for work has it's perks). He really enjoyed it as well and over the course of the last few days, we've had some great a I finished listening to the audio yesterday and it's fantastic!

I was only about a quarter of the way through when I realized how wonderful of a book this was, and that I wanted to share and experience it with my husband. So I asked Travis if he'd want to listen to it with me, that way we could discuss it too. He started and finished it in just two days (sometimes driving a lot for work has it's perks). He really enjoyed it as well and over the course of the last few days, we've had some great and meaningful discussions!

Last night as we were driving home from visiting friends, we got to talking about the book again, bringing up various parts that were awe-inspiring, motivating and/or faith building. I shared with Travis how inspired and challenged I was by David, one of the main players in the narrative. I don't want to say much and spoil it, but he really exemplified two powerful traits of a strong Christian: he 'studied to show himself approved,' and followed the promptings of the Holy Spirit.

I definitely recommend this book! Nabeel shares a raw and wonderful testimony, and David's example stands as both a challenge and aspiration to every Christian. And if you decide to listen to the audio, it's read by Nabeel himself.

Just last night I learned that Nabeel died of cancer last year. In this book, he left a beautiful and thorough testimony and one I pray his parents and sister will read and embrace too.

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Mar 07, 2014 Mazzou B rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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SEEKING ALLAH, FINDING JESUS by Nabeel Quereshi

An inspiring autobiography, this book reveals to the reader the heart of a devout Muslim and his journey from a dissatisfactory, confusing religion towards a powerful and real saving faith in Jesus Christ.
I found this book fascinating; one of the best books I've encountered in the past couple years. Although I came to this book with an understanding of Islam stemming from my life-long interest in the far east, I learned a great deal more of the hea SEEKING ALLAH, FINDING JESUS by Nabeel Quereshi

An inspiring autobiography, this book reveals to the reader the heart of a devout Muslim and his journey from a dissatisfactory, confusing religion towards a powerful and real saving faith in Jesus Christ.
I found this book fascinating; one of the best books I've encountered in the past couple years. Although I came to this book with an understanding of Islam stemming from my life-long interest in the far east, I learned a great deal more of the heart of that religion, and what drives a devout Muslim.

Uniquely, this book brings to life the family-life of a Muslim. Although Nabeel is definitely not trying to make his readers and audience fall in love with the Muslim faith, he presents an honest picture of what he experienced growing up in a loving family. He fosters the hope that the reader will remove personal prejudices against Muslims and view them as they view other non-Christian; with patience and love. Nabeel has met that goal, I think, in this book. We must be careful to not view every person of middle-eastern background as a 'threat'! Rather we need to treat them as every other non Christian we associate with!
I have always felt a concern for people of the Islamic faith and worried that American Christians are perhaps 'turning them off' by their lack of patience and love. We should not categorize non Christians as if some are 'closer to heaven' than others. When we do this, it is usually a result of personal fears and prejudices, don't you think?
Despite coming to this book already prepared for Nabeel's message, I was moved beyond expectation.

I thought the questioning portion of Mr. Querishi's life one of the most interesting parts of the book. The debates and arguments which took significant place in the author's life when he was still seeking make up a significant part of this book. I find that they present some of the best ideas of practical discussions with people of the Islamic religion.

This is a challenging, convicting, uplifting book. It will even challenge you to examine your heart! It will push you to seek God as Nabeel did!
It is amazing to see how God brought Nabeel Quereshi to a saving faith through Jesus Christ! Now he putting his faith into practice by working with Ravi Zacharias's international ministries.
Needless to say, I highly recommend this book. The author is also a gifted writer, easily capturing the attention of the reader.
Did I mention that I recommend this book?

Oh, and Christians, I thought this conversation in a portion of the book to be insightful. Although non-Christians are often mistaken in their judgement of Christians, there are things we can learn from their observant comments.

''What they're teaching people is that they can do whatever they want their whole lives ,and all they have to do is say a prayer and they'll go to heaven.....The purpose of religion is to make good people and a good society. If people can do whatever they want, they will indulge their sinful desires and society will fall apart. They have a blank check to sin....And that's why America is the way it is. Christians teach that there is no accountability for their deeds.''
hm...something to think about, eh? What impression are we giving the world?

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February 2021 — Having recently watched "How to Answer the Fool," I found myself wondering how a presuppositional apologist would interact with someone like Nabeel. ISTM that David's evidentialism was really needful in this instance...and his deep, personal, long-term investment in Nabeel as a friend.

The book was still as good the second time around, but sadder after Nabeel's death and the revelations about Ravi. I was glad there wasn't really anything about Ravi in the book, but it still casts ...more

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Jan 09, 2015 Michael O'Brien rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This was absolutely an intriguing read. It's an autobiography of Nabeel Qureshi, and, in it, he provides a fascinating portrait of growing up in a family that is American, U.S. Navy, Muslim, well-balanced, and patriotic. He also details what it was like being raised within the Muslim faith, and provides an insight into, how as a young Muslim adolescent and later as a college student, how he saw the world in general and Christianity in particular. In doing so, one learns a great deal about the Is ...more

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May 24, 2014 Lori rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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If you are a Christian I believe this should be required reading. I love how Nabell Qureshi came to Jesus through facts and research; it was not an emotional spur of the moment decision. You knew while reading the book, if he did come to believe it would be a life altering decision, one that could cost him his family.

I admit I was not familiar to what Muslims believe and this book pointed out certain ideas that are just difficult for them grasp..for example the trinity. Trinity is hard for anyon ...more

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Nabeel's journey to faith in Jesus is simultaneously very emotional and incredibly rational. The emotional implications of leaving Islam were heartbreaking. His rational process was commendable and impressive. If only more people would research so thoroughly. This was a fascinating insider look at Islam and Christianity. ...more

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Reading about other people's religious crises makes me feel better.

Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus is a religious memoir about Nabeel Qureshi, an ex-Muslim second generation American. It describes his journey from growing up Muslim to slowly accepting Christianity. The book is more theological than personal- the emphasis is on the religious texts and logic of the religion, rather than the interpersonal struggles.

Qureshi does an excellent job of bringing us with him in this journey. The challenge o ...more

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Nabeel Qureshi was a New York Times best-selling author and an itinerant speaker with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. He dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel through teaching, preaching, writing, and debating.

Dr. Qureshi lectured to students at over 100 universities, including Oxford, Columbia, Dartmouth, Cornell, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Hong Kong. He participated in 18 ...more

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