The Understanding the Koran

<p><strong>Find out how the Koran resembles the Bible--and the drastic ways in which it differs. </strong></p><p><em>Understanding the Koran</em> gives you an essential grasp of Islam's holy book: where it came from what it teaches how Muslims view it and how the Allah of the Koran compares with the God of the Bible.</p><p>Cherished as the final perfect revelation of God's will by 1.2 billion Muslims worldwide the Koran has become a part of American life. What do you know about the holy book that shapes the lives and views of your neighbors and a fifth of the world's population?</p><p>Written by a pastor who was born to a Muslim father and raised in Saudi Arabia <em>Understanding the Koran</em> gives you a fascinating easy-to-understand overview that will show you: </p><ul><li>Why the background behind the Koran is important to understanding it.</li><li>How the Koran came into existence.</li><li>A summary of the main teachings of the Koran including what it says about Jesus and the crucifixion.</li><li>Similarities and differences between Muslim and Christian views of God.</li><li>What the Koran teaches about Jihad and holy war.</li><li>What the Koran teaches about heaven and hell and the final destinies of the human soul.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Giving you an essential grasp of Islam's holy book <em>Understanding the Koran</em> points you to the one thing that can draw your Muslim friends to Jesus--his love demonstrated to them through you.</p><p>Discussion questions make it possible to use this book in group studies.</p>