Muhammad: Son of Abraham, Brother of Moses, Successor of Jesus

by Ekram Haque

A thought-provoking biography of the Prophet Muhammad highlighting the similarities between his message and those of Jesus and Moses, peace be upon them. Islam, Christianity, and Judaism are some of the most influential religions on the planet. All three originated near the same place and share a large part of their world views. Why then are followers of the three so often at odds? In his new book, Son of Abraham, Brother of Moses, Successor of Jesus, author Ekram Haque explains why the unique doctrine of the Abrahamic religions requires them to help and support rather than fight each other. Believers of all three faiths will be astounded by the parallels found in the Qur’aan, the Gospels, and the Torah. Haque combines commentary and study of relevant passages of the Qur’aan with primary sources of the Seerah (the lifestory of the Prophet Muhammad) from the period, when scholars all across the Muslim world were writing about the Prophet’s life and times. Haque stretches the narrative backward to look at the Prophet’s ancestors and forward to his millions of modern followers. In addition to providing an in-depth examination of the Seerah, Haque widens the scope of his book to explain the Prophet’s life to believers of all Abrahamic faiths—Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Haque draws parallels between the Prophet’s teachings and what is written in the Gospels and the Torah, making the case that both foretold the Prophet’s coming. He shows that all three Abrahamic religions originated from a single source and the belief systems and values of the three have more similarities than differences. These comparisons are explained in clear detail for anyone willing to approach the Seerah with an open heart and mind. Haque is an experienced writer and speaker. As a journalist, he has written hundreds of articles on religion. Haque graduated from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York City.

496 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2016