The Facts on Islam

by John Ankerberg, John Weldon, Dillon Burroughs

Overview

John Ankerberg, John Weldon, and Dillon Burroughs team up to revise and update The Facts on Islam, a popular Facts On book (more than 1.9 million copies of books from this series sold). Known for their extensive research and Bible knowledge, these authors offer readers the essential facts they need to evaluate and discuss today’s issues regarding Islam. The concise, easy–to–follow information helps readers answer such questions as:

• How did Islam begin and who was Muhammad?
• What do Muslims believe and what do they teach about Jesus?
• Is Allah the same “person” as the biblical God?

Whether readers are merely curious or searching for specific information, The Facts on Islam will give them what they are looking for—easy–to–understand, factual, and relevant information about Islam.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780736922180
Publisher:	Harvest House Publishers
Publication date:	08/01/2008
Series:	The Facts On Series
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	4.20(w) x 6.90(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

John Ankerberg, host of the award-winning John Ankerberg Show, has three earned degrees: an MA in church history and the philosophy of Christian thought, an MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a DMin from Luther Rice Seminary. He has coauthored the 2-million-selling Facts On series of apologetic books, as well as Taking a Stand for the Bible and Israel Under Fire.

John Weldon has authored or coauthored more than 80 books. He has a Ph.D. in comparative religion and a D.Min. with emphasis in contemporary religious movements, as well as master’ s degrees in divinity and Christian apologetics. With Dr. John Ankerberg, he has coauthored What Do Mormons Really Believe?, Fast Facts® on Islam, the “ Facts On” Series of apologetic booklets, and others.

Dillon Burroughs is an activist and the author or coauthor of nearly 30 books on issues of faith and culture, including the groundbreaking Undefending Christianity. Dillon has served among at-risk American youth, constructed housing in Mexico’ s barrios, provided aid relief in Haiti, and was most recently nominated for a CNN Hero award for his efforts to fight human trafficking. His written and edited works have been featured by NPR, MSNBC, ABC News, and other media outlets.

Table of Contents

	Preface
Section I	The Religion of Islam: Introduction
1.	What is Islam?	8
2.	Why is Islam important?	8
3.	How did Islam begin?	9
4.	What are the basic Muslim beliefs?	11
5.	What religious duties are required of all Muslims?	12
Section II	The Theology of Islam: Is It Compatible with Christian Belief?
6.	What does Islam teach about Allah, and is he like the God of the Bible?	16
7.	What does Islam teach about Jesus Christ?	19
8.	What does Islam teach about salvation?	23
Section III	The Bible of Islam: Is the Koran the Word of God?
9.	What does Islam claim about the Koran?	36
10.	Does the Koran deny the Bible?	36
11.	Does the Koran contain historical errors and biblical distortions?	37
12.	Does the Koran contain contradictory teachings?	39
Section IV	Islam: A General Critique
13.	How convincing are Muslim apologetics?	42
14.	What basic problem does the Koran present to Muslims?	43
15.	Is the Muslim claim that the Bible has been corrupted based on facts or bias?	44
16.	Is the Koran uncorrupted?	45
17.	Can the Koran be objectively interpreted?	48
Section V	The Accuracy of the New Testament Text
18.	Can it be proved that the New Testament text is historically reliable and accurate?	52
19.	What can Muslims do who desire to know they have eternal life?	58
	Notes	60