A Christian's Pocket Guide to Islam: Revised Edition

by Patrick Sookhdeo, Patrick Sookdeo

This book has been written to outline the worldview, practices and history of Islam, to help non–Muslims understand their Muslim friends and neighbours better. Topics covered include the Islamic sacred books and articles of faith, the key religious observances, and the differences to be found among Muslims. The story of Islam is traced from its beginnings in the 7th century to the present. Non–Muslims who read this book will gain an understanding of why Muslims think and act as they do.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christianity, Religion, Islam, Theology

144 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 1999

Reviews

[Daniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

A useful introduction to the subject that gives you some useful practical advice on how to interact with Muslims.

[Ella Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read if you have Muslim friends, neighbors or co-workers, or if you desire to do missions in an Islamic country. This little books offers merely the basics, but I learned so much!

[Alesha Garvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good intro to Islam; quick overview of the religion. I appreciated chapter 10 the most as the author gave counsel as to how to help a new Christian that has converted from Islam. I also like the approach Sookhdeo took as treating the Muslim as a person...a friend... and with respect still keeping the light of Christ front and center.

[Brayaham Villa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good "for dummies" guide to start learning the basics about this fascinating confession, followed by 1.8 billion people in the world. It gives you all the foundations to go deep in more specific aspects of the creed. Very good and concise.

[Isa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Quite disappointed at the purposeful deceptiveness that is done by the author in this book after what seemed a promising start. Informative for a layman who wants a very basic (& skewed) idea of Islam

[Leon O'Flynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really helpful, and brief, overview of Islam. This text will help those with a number of questions, and points to where you can learn more. The glossary is worth the read alone.

[Robbie Burns · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super!

[Angela Priebbenow · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple, easy-to-read introduction to the core beliefs of the Muslim faith.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a quick, informational guide. Was a bit dated, but still had practical information.

[Robin Cunninghame Graham · Rating 4 out of 5]

A useful introduction to a complex topic

[K.C. Murdarasi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Slim but covered the basics and provided some useful Koranic quotes as a basis for facts.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick read with some very basic information about Islam. Informative, but the final few chapters seem to show a lack of understanding regarding how to relate to people converting from other faiths. The last chapter even goes so far as to say that the church should arrange marriages for converts from Islam. No mention is made of giving council or advice to new converts.

Informative and short, but not practically helpful in regard to conversion or interpersonal relationships.

[Kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really didnt get much out of reading this, so at some point I am going to read the Qu'ran.