Finding Jesus By Nabeel Qureshi: Summary

With the ubiquitous polarization of Muslims and Christians comes a barrage of disputes, misunderstandings, and intense aversion. It is no secret that Muslims and Christians have never established a peaceful understanding of one another. Neither religion makes much of an effort to understand the other or even attempt slight toleration. Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, a New York Times bestseller by Nabeel Qureshi, offers an opportunity to both groups who have not personally crossed from one world into the other. Growing up in a culture where questioning is suppressed and walking away from the faith is a sin punishable by death, Qureshi depicts the struggle he endured when he left the Muslim faith. In his book, he illustrates why he decided to publicize the extensive and harrowing process that led him to convert to Christianity. …show more content…
Qureshi aims to give non-Muslims a new perspective into the beauty of Islam, not intending to convert his readers, but to enlighten them as they come to understand Muslims and respect them. A compelling theme throughout his book, Qureshi argues that history powerfully testifies to the foundational truth of the gospel. As he provides an intimate window 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. Qureshi illustrates the crushing inner turmoil that he endured as he was unable to deny the arguments but exceedingly hesitant to deny his