Dear Abdullah: Eight Questions Muslim People Ask About Christianity

by Robert Scott

Working daily with Muslims in central London, Rob Scott has discovered that many have a hunger for debate and an openness to talking about matters of faith. In this thoughtful and respectful book, he explores good answers to common questions his Muslim friends have discussed with him over the years. He equips ordinary Christians to tackle conversations about faith with their Muslim friends, with confidence and competence.

160 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2011

Reviews

[Phil Whittall · Rating 3 out of 5]

As the cities and the nations of the world become increasingly multi-cultural ordinary Christians and Muslims have unprecedented opportunity to meet one another and encounter each other's beliefs. Robert Scott who has worked in Bangladesh and lives in London has done much to build friendships and connections with Muslims and runs regular 'meetings for a better understanding'.

In 'Dear Abdullah' he answers eight common questions that Muslims have regarding Christianity.
The book doesn't not attempt to bring any serious challenges to the Muslim's own faith but instead serves to present Christianity seriously, intelligibly and sometimes in contrast to Islam. Scott covers the big questions of Trinity, Incarnation, Crucifixion and the Bible as well as clearing up confusion about western culture and the apparently slack approach many Christians have towards living out their faith. I do have some questions as to the order of the chapters though. As Scott draws and relies so heavily on the witness of the Bible, it seems odd that that chapter is near the end not the beginning. The birth of Jesus is covered after the crucifixion and Christian living comes first instead of more logically last. So all in all I found the ordering of the book more than a little odd.

However this is a book that deserves consideration by anyone who wants to be better equipped in talking with their Muslim friends and neighbours. The tone is friendly, the answers based from the Bible and the answers of value both to the Christian and the Muslim.

[Ian Rees · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a respectful book which looks at the nature of Muslim misunderstandings of Christian belief and answers them clearly and helpfully. Having heard Rob speak on these issues I know the man behind it is as genuine as the book. This will help Christians understand what Muslim friends think about their faith, but can also be given to Muslims to give them a better understanding of the Christian for themselves.

[Phil Griffin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very useful book which explains the questions Muslims often have with Christianity, provides very helpful answers and then leads the reader to Jesus Christ who can save us and provide us with assurance of our salvation based upon his completed work. The author Robert Scott has had a lot of experience working with Muslims and has a very good knowledge of Islam and Christianity. He writes with humility, experience, knowledge and authority.

[Elise]

A great basic explanation of key questions Muslim's ask of Christianity, answered concisely and with clarity. Good use of Scripture. A greater exploration of Islamic background/culture would have been useful.

3.5/5