Inside Islam: A Guide for Catholics utilizes a popular question-and-answer format so that all Catholics—both the theological novice and the well-catechized—can learn the basics of Islam. Co-authors Robert Spencer and Daniel Ali, a convert from Islam, give you a solid understanding of Islam’s unique teachings including:
• the Islamic view of God and its dramatic implications
• the role of Jesus in Islamic theology
• Islam’s controversial theology of jihad, or “holy war”
• Why Islamic theology can breed radical terrorist activity
• Why anti-Semitic texts in the Koran seriously strain Jewish-Islamic relations
• Why Islam’s strong beliefs are so attractive to secularized Western societies
• How the Koran and other Islamic writings directly contradict what God has revealed in the Old and New Testaments
• How Islamic theology undermines the inherent dignity of the human person and stifles authentic cultural progress
• Why woman in many Islamic countries are denied basic human rights
• Why Islam will soon become the world’s largest religious group
Inside Islam is an essential resource for anyone who is concerned about questions of faith, or someone who wants to know more about this historic faith from the Middle East. After reading this book, you will have a broader understanding of the issues discussed everyday in the news and, more importantly, you will become a more effective witness to the truth and love of God revealed in his Incarnate Son, Jesus Christ.