"Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity" by Nabeel Qureshi is a compelling autobiographical account of Nabeel's journey from being a devout Muslim to embracing Christianity. The book delves into Nabeel's deep exploration of his beliefs, his struggle with religious identity, and the challenges he faces as he questions and ultimately transitions from Islam to Christianity. Through engaging storytelling and personal insights, Nabeel vividly portrays his experiences, interactions with others, and the internal conflict he grapples with while seeking truth and faith.

The narrative of the book unfolds through Nabeel's meticulous research, personal reflections, and candid discussions about his upbringing in a Muslim family, the cultural influences, and the profound impact of his religious transformation. Nabeel's writing style is both informative and moving, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of religious beliefs, family dynamics, and the spiritual journey that leads him to a profound encounter with Jesus Christ.

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The prose is engaging and personal, mixing anecdotal storytelling with theological discourse, making complex ideas accessible.

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The narrative follows Nabeel's exploration from his Muslim upbringing to his Christian faith, focusing on intellectual and emotional conflicts, significant discussions about religion, and the impact on personal relationships.

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The setting is both cultural and geographic, encompassing Nabeel's upbringing in a devout Muslim family and his experiences as a college student in the U.S.

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The pacing is measured, allowing for reflective moments but maintaining a compelling flow throughout Nabeel's journey.

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Nabeel Qureshi grew up in a devout Muslim family with a strong emphasis on Islamic teachings and rituals.

He learned to read the Quran in Arabic and was taught many superstitions about its handling.

Nabeel faced cultural and religious challenges during his transition from Islam to Christianity.

His friendship with a devout Christian named David prompted many deep discussions about faith.

Nabeel believed in some supernatural claims of Christianity, such as miracles performed by Jesus, even before fully investigating the faith.

He discovered many Muslims, including himself, prioritize authority over individual reasoning in matters of faith.

Nabeel conducted extensive research to compare the historical accuracy of both the Bible and the Quran.

While he originally set out to prove Christianity wrong, he found compelling evidence for its truth.

Nabeel struggled with his identity, fearing that converting to Christianity would ostracize him from his family and culture.

His journey included supernatural experiences, such as dreams that he interpreted as divine guidance toward Christianity.

From The Publisher:

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 Case for Christ.

Providing an intimate view into a loving Muslim home, Qureshi shares how he developed a passion for Islam before discovering, almost against his will, evidence that Jesus rose from the dead and claimed to be God. Unable to deny the arguments but not wanting to deny his family, Qureshi struggled with an inner turmoil that will challenge Christians, Muslims, and all those who are interested in two of the world's greatest religions and the quest for truth.

Qureshi-with great courage and intimacy-wrote this book with three major purposes in mind:

To tear down walls between two of the world's major religions by giving non-Muslim readers an insider's perspective into a Muslim's heart and mind.

To equip the reader with facts and knowledge, showing the strength of the case for the gospel contrasted with the case for Islam.

To portray the immense inner struggle of Muslims grappling with the gospel, including all the sacrifices and doubts that rise up along the way.

Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus is more than the memoir of a man's pursuit of answers to the most important issues of life and faith. Ultimately, it's the story about the transformative grace and mercy of the one true God.

A revised foreword and introduction

A new afterword by apologist Mark Mittelberg and a reflection by Nabeel's wife

A substantially extended epilogue that shares how Nabeel told his friend David of his decision to follow Christ, how his parents found out, and more

An appendix with a topical table of contents (for teaching from Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus)

An appendix tackling the objection that Ahmadi Muslims-the Islamic movement that Qureshi was raised in-are not true Muslims

And a sneak peek prologue from Nabeel's book, No God but One: Allah or Jesus?

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About the Author:

Nabeel Qureshi is a speaker with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. He holds an MD from Eastern Virginia Medical School, an MA in Christian apologetics from Biola University, and an MA in religion from Duke University.

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