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Muslim: What You Need to Know About the World’s Fastest Growing Religion
Is Islam a peaceful and tolerant religion? How did it get started? World events are making it more timely, important, and necessary for every Christian to understand how the world’s fastest-growing religion will affect them and how to stand firm in the truth of Christ. Renowned “Bible Answer Man” Hank Hanegraaff provides an in-depth look at Islam. For all the debate over Islam and its growing presence in the world, one thing is often Islam is not a religion in the Western sense. It’s an all-encompassing worldview opposed to anything but itself. While there may be millions of peaceful and tolerant Muslims, many of them our neighbors, Islam itself is not peaceful and tolerant. Islam is the only significant religious system in the history of the human race with a structure of laws that mandate violence against the infidel. The current narrative is that to tell the truth in this regard will radicalize Muslims and worsen hostilities. A common phrase you’ve probably heard is “Islam is not our enemy.” As well-intentioned as this mantra may be, it is a dangerous stance once someone understands Islam in full. Global Islamic jihadism is exacting mass genocide on Christians in the East and multiplying terrorist attacks throughout the West. Worse still, Western governments, academic institutions, and media outlets seem bent on peddling a false narrative about what Islam truly is. In Muslim, you The conflict between Islam and the West is not going to die down or fade away. The Islamic doctrines upon which it is based will continue to cause conflict on an ever-increasing scale. With Muslim , Christians can equip themselves and others to stand unwavering in the truth of Christ.
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Published October 10, 2017
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Hank Hanegraaff
110 books133 followersHendrik "Hank" Hanegraaff, also known as the "Bible Answer Man", is an American Christian author and radio talk-show host. Formerly an evangelical Protestant, he joined the Eastern Orthodox Church in 2017. He is an outspoken figure within the Christian countercult movement, where he has established a reputation for his critiques of non-Christian religions, new religious movements, and cults, as well as heresy in Christianity. He is also an apologist on doctrinal and cultural issues.
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October 6, 2021
If you're looking for an objective overview about Islam, don't go for this book. Don't.
October 3, 2017
This book was thought-provoking. As a life-long Christian, I have reasoned that the three major monotheistic world religions shared the same deity. After all, the God of the Jews and the God of Christians is the same being, and Muslims share much of the same early history, splitting from the path of the Jews and Christians when Abraham sent Hagar and Ishmael away. So since we share the same God, the differences are in our methods of worship, the text that we consider canon, and the ideas that underscore how mankind is to be reunited eternally with our Creator.
After reading this book, I see that my view was both simplistic and incorrect. While it is true that the three belief systems share a root, Islam appears to be both built on Judaism and Christianity and considered to be the culmination of them. Islam preaches that any other belief is wrong and that everyone should be forced to believe only Islam or face death - earthly, physical death. This book discusses the major differences between Christianity and Islam, and left me wondering how Islam gained such a foothold in the world if not for the violent, bloody wars that forced those subjugated by Muslim armies to live according to Islam.
This book is written from a Christian perspective, by a man whose interpretation of the Bible I believe to be sound, but he references the Quran many times to illuminate and underscore his points.
To say I enjoyed this book is not appropriate. I come away from the text in awe of the fact that 1.7 billion people believe what the Quran says given that it preaches atrocious ideas and attacks Judaism and Christianity in order to make Islam seem superior.
If you are curious about the world's fastest-growing religion, this book is a must-read.
After reading this book, I see that my view was both simplistic and incorrect. While it is true that the three belief systems share a root, Islam appears to be both built on Judaism and Christianity and considered to be the culmination of them. Islam preaches that any other belief is wrong and that everyone should be forced to believe only Islam or face death - earthly, physical death. This book discusses the major differences between Christianity and Islam, and left me wondering how Islam gained such a foothold in the world if not for the violent, bloody wars that forced those subjugated by Muslim armies to live according to Islam.
This book is written from a Christian perspective, by a man whose interpretation of the Bible I believe to be sound, but he references the Quran many times to illuminate and underscore his points.
To say I enjoyed this book is not appropriate. I come away from the text in awe of the fact that 1.7 billion people believe what the Quran says given that it preaches atrocious ideas and attacks Judaism and Christianity in order to make Islam seem superior.
If you are curious about the world's fastest-growing religion, this book is a must-read.
June 14, 2018
3 stars because although it's worth the read, it does not fulfill the expectation of it's title. I would say it's not "What you need to know", but more, "a comparison of Christianity and Islam with a lot about Christianity you didn't ask about". Note, it is filled with useful historical facts of the origins of Islam and it's current state and aims, but as other reviewers have said, it also waxes eloquently on Christianity. Some parts where he does this are necessary and welcomed, because Islam is inextricably linked with Christianity, but other times it is more of a sharing of the awesomeness of the historicity and validity of Christianity, which isn't quite related to the topic of Islam. Hank is well studied and well read in a way that made me feel comfortable accepting the facts that he put forward. The last quarter of the book is all references and supportive literature. The study is there.
I would recommend this book. For me, there's a lot of info to take in and if I went in to it with the right expectations, I would've given it 5 stars.
I would recommend this book. For me, there's a lot of info to take in and if I went in to it with the right expectations, I would've given it 5 stars.
October 9, 2017
The popular media is a place where many conflicting pictures of Islam appear. We see distinctly different portraits painted by public figures from talk show hosts to presidential candidates. On one end are those who see Islam as a beleaguered religion of peace and tolerance. On the other are those who denounce it as a poisonous faith of violence and murder. It seems that relatively few earnestly try to see Islam objectively.
Hank Hanegraaff—popularly known as the Bible Answer Man—has written a book exploring the faith shared by over a billion Muslims worldwide. This detailed analysis of the Islamic worldview highlights the negative aspects of Islam but is hardly a screed. Hanegraaff takes care to point out that many Muslims are peaceful and tolerant people even if Islam itself is not. He adds that many millions of Muslims do not share the deceptive and violent methods of promoting the faith (a detail often repeated by non-Muslims). Muslim is not intended to demonize but to accurately portray the history of a religion that some have painted erroneously as noble and peaceful.
Hanegraaff helps readers understand that Islam is not a religion in the traditional sense – it is an all-encompassing worldview antagonistic to other cultures and religious systems. Unfortunately, this is what makes Islam so dangerous. Shariah law is not merely another legal code; it is intended to be a replacement for every other political system and philosophy. With Islam ranking as perhaps the fastest-growing religion in the world, the prospect of the implementation of Shariah law is a cause for concern. Hanegraaff cites the many problems with Shariah law which makes it offensive to Western sensibilities. Its treatment of women and non-Muslims alone make it a horrific system to live under, as the last 1300 years demonstrate.
Muslim details the litany of problems plaguing Islam. These are not merely due to differences between the mores of Islamic and American cultures. He exposes the Qur'an’s misrepresentation of history, such as Christ’s crucifixion and other details of the Gospel accounts. Other problems include the conveniently-timed divine revelations that conferred benefits upon Muhammad, such as being able to marry however many wives he wished, (including the wife of his son-in-law). He also addresses the alleged literary excellence of the Qur’an as an identifier of its divine origin—in reality, Muslim scholars themselves have criticized the supposed eloquence of the text, with some paying a dear price for their work.
Hanegraaff explodes some of the myths of Islamic history commonly believed by the ill-informed and even promoted by American politicians and other public figures. For instance, he cites Islamic texts which show Muhammad to have been a violent warlord instead of a peaceful religious leader. He likewise shines a spotlight on the “Andalusian paradise” in medieval Spain in which Muslims, Jews, and Christians supposedly lived in harmony. In reality, it was a living horror for those deemed to be infidels. An extremely helpful part of the book is the number of quotes taken from Islamic texts as well as Muslim scholars.
The book does not merely focus on identifying problems within Islam and its sacred texts. It does a helpful service in recounting much of the history of Islam, articulating critical points of Islamic theology, and demonstrating the implications of a hypothetical world governed by Islam. Muslim is an important book—virtually a clarion call—for those who want to know more about one of the most dominant faiths in the world today and how non-Muslims should respond. It is a vital resource that must not be overlooked.
(Disclaimer: This review was written for the publishing launch team, who provided me with an advance copy of the ebook.)
Hank Hanegraaff—popularly known as the Bible Answer Man—has written a book exploring the faith shared by over a billion Muslims worldwide. This detailed analysis of the Islamic worldview highlights the negative aspects of Islam but is hardly a screed. Hanegraaff takes care to point out that many Muslims are peaceful and tolerant people even if Islam itself is not. He adds that many millions of Muslims do not share the deceptive and violent methods of promoting the faith (a detail often repeated by non-Muslims). Muslim is not intended to demonize but to accurately portray the history of a religion that some have painted erroneously as noble and peaceful.
Hanegraaff helps readers understand that Islam is not a religion in the traditional sense – it is an all-encompassing worldview antagonistic to other cultures and religious systems. Unfortunately, this is what makes Islam so dangerous. Shariah law is not merely another legal code; it is intended to be a replacement for every other political system and philosophy. With Islam ranking as perhaps the fastest-growing religion in the world, the prospect of the implementation of Shariah law is a cause for concern. Hanegraaff cites the many problems with Shariah law which makes it offensive to Western sensibilities. Its treatment of women and non-Muslims alone make it a horrific system to live under, as the last 1300 years demonstrate.
Muslim details the litany of problems plaguing Islam. These are not merely due to differences between the mores of Islamic and American cultures. He exposes the Qur'an’s misrepresentation of history, such as Christ’s crucifixion and other details of the Gospel accounts. Other problems include the conveniently-timed divine revelations that conferred benefits upon Muhammad, such as being able to marry however many wives he wished, (including the wife of his son-in-law). He also addresses the alleged literary excellence of the Qur’an as an identifier of its divine origin—in reality, Muslim scholars themselves have criticized the supposed eloquence of the text, with some paying a dear price for their work.
Hanegraaff explodes some of the myths of Islamic history commonly believed by the ill-informed and even promoted by American politicians and other public figures. For instance, he cites Islamic texts which show Muhammad to have been a violent warlord instead of a peaceful religious leader. He likewise shines a spotlight on the “Andalusian paradise” in medieval Spain in which Muslims, Jews, and Christians supposedly lived in harmony. In reality, it was a living horror for those deemed to be infidels. An extremely helpful part of the book is the number of quotes taken from Islamic texts as well as Muslim scholars.
The book does not merely focus on identifying problems within Islam and its sacred texts. It does a helpful service in recounting much of the history of Islam, articulating critical points of Islamic theology, and demonstrating the implications of a hypothetical world governed by Islam. Muslim is an important book—virtually a clarion call—for those who want to know more about one of the most dominant faiths in the world today and how non-Muslims should respond. It is a vital resource that must not be overlooked.
(Disclaimer: This review was written for the publishing launch team, who provided me with an advance copy of the ebook.)
October 10, 2017
My Review of:
Muslim: What You Need to Know About the World's Fastest Growing Religion
By Hank Hanegraaff
A Comprehensive Resource
I found Muslim to be a very well-written and very well-researched book. It is a wealth of information and knowledge about the beliefs of Islam, its effects on modern Western culture, and the contrast between Islam and Christianity.
While discussions regarding Islam, Christianity, and religion are not always comfortable topics to talk about, Hank Hanegraaff has written a book that will help readers to intelligently and thoroughly discuss these subjects. Muslim is very well-researched with thorough documentation. Facts are presented accurately and within context.
I very highly recommend Muslim as a valuable and very comprehensive resource for anyone who wants to know the truth about Islam.
*Disclaimer: I am blessed to have been able to read and review Muslim: What You Need to Know About the World's Fastest Growing Religion. I received an Advanced Reader's Copy from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. The opinion stated is my own. I have not been compensated in any way.*
Muslim: What You Need to Know About the World's Fastest Growing Religion
By Hank Hanegraaff
A Comprehensive Resource
I found Muslim to be a very well-written and very well-researched book. It is a wealth of information and knowledge about the beliefs of Islam, its effects on modern Western culture, and the contrast between Islam and Christianity.
While discussions regarding Islam, Christianity, and religion are not always comfortable topics to talk about, Hank Hanegraaff has written a book that will help readers to intelligently and thoroughly discuss these subjects. Muslim is very well-researched with thorough documentation. Facts are presented accurately and within context.
I very highly recommend Muslim as a valuable and very comprehensive resource for anyone who wants to know the truth about Islam.
*Disclaimer: I am blessed to have been able to read and review Muslim: What You Need to Know About the World's Fastest Growing Religion. I received an Advanced Reader's Copy from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. The opinion stated is my own. I have not been compensated in any way.*
May 5, 2019
MUSLIM: What You Need to Know About the World’s Fastest Growing Religion.
I wanted to learn a little bit more about Muslims and thought this book would provide a few answers.
I learnt that Muslims believe that Jews and Christians have lost their way and that Islam is the purest form off the real faith born out of and derived from Jewish and Christian doctrine scattered with many bible passages in the Quaran, and that Christians and Jews at best are to be tolerated and should be left apart from a Muslim, & at worst dispatched. I learnt Islam isn't a religion but an all encompassing with a large amount of micro management of all things in their daily lives it's a total way of life. Anyway that's what I learnt from it. There are many more details and interesting pieces of information throughout this book.
I wanted to learn a little bit more about Muslims and thought this book would provide a few answers.
I learnt that Muslims believe that Jews and Christians have lost their way and that Islam is the purest form off the real faith born out of and derived from Jewish and Christian doctrine scattered with many bible passages in the Quaran, and that Christians and Jews at best are to be tolerated and should be left apart from a Muslim, & at worst dispatched. I learnt Islam isn't a religion but an all encompassing with a large amount of micro management of all things in their daily lives it's a total way of life. Anyway that's what I learnt from it. There are many more details and interesting pieces of information throughout this book.
February 4, 2023
Listened to it via Libby.
In this thorough work, Hanegraaff explores six aspects of Islam through the acronym "MUSLIM": Muhammad, unreliable revelation, sharia as state and state as sharia, the Levant, the Islamic State, and major Muslim misapprehensions (the acronym "DOCTRINE" is used in this section to cover the deity of Christ, original sin, canon, Trinity, incarnation, new creation, and eschatology).
This book was well-researched and highlighted the contrast (contrast, as the author said, is the mother of clarity) between Islam and Christianity, and how the former appears crooked and disjointed in light of the straight stick of the latter. An additional element which was present here was a focus on the sociopolitical nature of Islam, and how that cannot be divorced from its theological tenets. Two especially interesting points were the relation of secularism (with its concomitants of abortion, general childlessness, etc.) to the growth of Islam in the West; and, the view by politicians of all stripes that Islam is a religion of peace, which results in a grievous underestimation of Islamic terror organisations, with severe consequences ensuing. Hanegraaff's portrayal of this is fair, though it would probably be classified as "hate speech".
Excellent.
In this thorough work, Hanegraaff explores six aspects of Islam through the acronym "MUSLIM": Muhammad, unreliable revelation, sharia as state and state as sharia, the Levant, the Islamic State, and major Muslim misapprehensions (the acronym "DOCTRINE" is used in this section to cover the deity of Christ, original sin, canon, Trinity, incarnation, new creation, and eschatology).
This book was well-researched and highlighted the contrast (contrast, as the author said, is the mother of clarity) between Islam and Christianity, and how the former appears crooked and disjointed in light of the straight stick of the latter. An additional element which was present here was a focus on the sociopolitical nature of Islam, and how that cannot be divorced from its theological tenets. Two especially interesting points were the relation of secularism (with its concomitants of abortion, general childlessness, etc.) to the growth of Islam in the West; and, the view by politicians of all stripes that Islam is a religion of peace, which results in a grievous underestimation of Islamic terror organisations, with severe consequences ensuing. Hanegraaff's portrayal of this is fair, though it would probably be classified as "hate speech".
Excellent.
August 17, 2025
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MUSLIM: What You Need to Know About the World’s Fastest Growing Religion
By Hank Hanegraaff,
over 300 pages including the appendix, index and other info pages.
Published in 2017.
In addition to the introduction and afterward the book has five chapters. Each chapter title begins with a letter from the word M U S L I M.
1. Muhammad: From Rags to Riches to Radicalization
2. Unreliable Revelations:
3. Sharia Is State, and State Is Sharia
4. Levant: Crossroads of World History
Significance of the Levant to Jesus ... to Christians ... to Muslims
(Levant is the region bordering the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea / the Middle East)
5. Islamic State: Return of the Caliphate
6. Major Muslim Misapprehensions
THE BOOK:
The Islamic religion is based on the Quran, and the teachings of Muhammad. Those who follow Islam are called Muslims.
Is Islam a peaceful and tolerant religion? The “Bible Answer Man," Hank Hanegraaff provides an in-depth look at Islam. Hank explains how it all started, covers historic atrocities that have continued up to the present day, the problematic expansion of Islam (specifically in Europe and America), and potential solutions in this clash of civilizations.
For all the debate over Islam and its growing presence in the world, one thing is certain, Islam is not a religion in the Western sense. It’s an all-encompassing worldview opposed to anything but itself. While there may be millions of peaceful and tolerant Muslims, many of them our neighbors, Islam itself is not peaceful nor tolerant. Islam is the only significant religious system in history with a structure of laws that mandate violence against the infidel. The Infidel is "one who disbelieves" or everyone who's not a Muslim.
The current narrative is that to tell the truth in this regard will radicalize Muslims and worsen hostilities. A common phrase you’ve probably heard is “Islam is not our enemy.” As well-intentioned as this mantra may be, it is a dangerous stance once someone understands Islam in full. Global Islamic jihadism is exacting mass genocide on Christians in the East and multiplying terrorist attacks throughout the West. Worse still, Western governments, academic institutions, and media outlets seem bent on peddling a false narrative about what Islam truly is.
The conflict between Islam and the West is not going to die down or fade away. The Islamic doctrines upon which it is based will continue to cause conflict on an ever-increasing scale. - edited
.
In addition to the origin of Islam, historic events and ongoing conflicts, the book details specifics like the divide between Sunni Muslims and Shia Muslims. The book was written at the end of the Obama Administration (2009 - 2016) and covers the president's policies that promoted the expansion of the Islamic Jihad. Obama himself claimed Islam was a religion of peace. Although Obama popularized this notion he wasn't alone. Other leaders including President Bush and England's prime minister tried to make a distinction between peaceful Islam and Islamic extremists.
The book concludes with the warning of increased conflict. Now all these years later (2025) the Democratic Party, our elite schools and more praise Islam and engage in tacit support for Islamic terrorism and terrorists, specifically against the Jews. The Jewish State, Israel, is the only democratic government in the Middle East, but the Dems, our Ivy League colleges and the hateful Left have turned to anti-semitism, condemning Israel as it defends itself against numerous Islamic regimes.
Here in the USA that increased conflict has spread to Jewish students who are being targeted on our college campuses by these anti-Semitic, Keffiyeh-wearing, leftist ivy leaguers.
Yeah, it seems to be getting worse.
•
About the author:
Hendrik "Hank" Hanegraaff, is an American Christian author and radio talk-show host. Formerly an evangelical Protestant, he joined the Eastern Orthodox Church in 2017. He is an outspoken figure within the Christian countercult movement where he has established a reputation for his critiques of non-Christian religions, new religious movements, and cults, as well as heresy in Christianity. He's also an apologist on doctrinal and cultural issues.
The Bible Answer Man.
The Christian Research Institute (CRI) at www.equip.org
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.
MUSLIM: What You Need to Know About the World’s Fastest Growing Religion
By Hank Hanegraaff,
over 300 pages including the appendix, index and other info pages.
Published in 2017.
In addition to the introduction and afterward the book has five chapters. Each chapter title begins with a letter from the word M U S L I M.
1. Muhammad: From Rags to Riches to Radicalization
2. Unreliable Revelations:
3. Sharia Is State, and State Is Sharia
4. Levant: Crossroads of World History
Significance of the Levant to Jesus ... to Christians ... to Muslims
(Levant is the region bordering the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea / the Middle East)
5. Islamic State: Return of the Caliphate
6. Major Muslim Misapprehensions
THE BOOK:
The Islamic religion is based on the Quran, and the teachings of Muhammad. Those who follow Islam are called Muslims.
Is Islam a peaceful and tolerant religion? The “Bible Answer Man," Hank Hanegraaff provides an in-depth look at Islam. Hank explains how it all started, covers historic atrocities that have continued up to the present day, the problematic expansion of Islam (specifically in Europe and America), and potential solutions in this clash of civilizations.
For all the debate over Islam and its growing presence in the world, one thing is certain, Islam is not a religion in the Western sense. It’s an all-encompassing worldview opposed to anything but itself. While there may be millions of peaceful and tolerant Muslims, many of them our neighbors, Islam itself is not peaceful nor tolerant. Islam is the only significant religious system in history with a structure of laws that mandate violence against the infidel. The Infidel is "one who disbelieves" or everyone who's not a Muslim.
The current narrative is that to tell the truth in this regard will radicalize Muslims and worsen hostilities. A common phrase you’ve probably heard is “Islam is not our enemy.” As well-intentioned as this mantra may be, it is a dangerous stance once someone understands Islam in full. Global Islamic jihadism is exacting mass genocide on Christians in the East and multiplying terrorist attacks throughout the West. Worse still, Western governments, academic institutions, and media outlets seem bent on peddling a false narrative about what Islam truly is.
The conflict between Islam and the West is not going to die down or fade away. The Islamic doctrines upon which it is based will continue to cause conflict on an ever-increasing scale. - edited
.
In addition to the origin of Islam, historic events and ongoing conflicts, the book details specifics like the divide between Sunni Muslims and Shia Muslims. The book was written at the end of the Obama Administration (2009 - 2016) and covers the president's policies that promoted the expansion of the Islamic Jihad. Obama himself claimed Islam was a religion of peace. Although Obama popularized this notion he wasn't alone. Other leaders including President Bush and England's prime minister tried to make a distinction between peaceful Islam and Islamic extremists.
The book concludes with the warning of increased conflict. Now all these years later (2025) the Democratic Party, our elite schools and more praise Islam and engage in tacit support for Islamic terrorism and terrorists, specifically against the Jews. The Jewish State, Israel, is the only democratic government in the Middle East, but the Dems, our Ivy League colleges and the hateful Left have turned to anti-semitism, condemning Israel as it defends itself against numerous Islamic regimes.
Here in the USA that increased conflict has spread to Jewish students who are being targeted on our college campuses by these anti-Semitic, Keffiyeh-wearing, leftist ivy leaguers.
Yeah, it seems to be getting worse.
•
About the author:
Hendrik "Hank" Hanegraaff, is an American Christian author and radio talk-show host. Formerly an evangelical Protestant, he joined the Eastern Orthodox Church in 2017. He is an outspoken figure within the Christian countercult movement where he has established a reputation for his critiques of non-Christian religions, new religious movements, and cults, as well as heresy in Christianity. He's also an apologist on doctrinal and cultural issues.
The Bible Answer Man.
The Christian Research Institute (CRI) at www.equip.org
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May 1, 2021
I love this book! If you’re writing a novel, you don’t have to explain where you get your points - just use your imaginations. But if you want to write an important, fact-based and controversial book (yes, controversial. Our society is aggressive when talking about other religion, but when it come to theirs, they become too sensitive) like this, you have to show your references as much and accurate as possible. Hank dedicated 73 pages of notes and references. Why is this very important? Well, people like Zakir Naik may be very skillful in rhetoric but when it comes to facts, his points can be easily disapproved. Wordplay and imagination are for a novel, not intellectual discussion. But having said that, we have to admit that a book like this (or any book, as a matter of fact) is not free from personal biases. And so, you must be a little bit skeptical.
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October 12, 2017
With all of the 'stuff' going on around the world these days, I was intrigued to learn more about the 'religion' that's wreaking so much havoc. I got a lot more than I bargained for! What I learned was that Islam isn't a religion like you and I would think of one...it's more of a political system, and they're a bunch of bullies, and always have been. Now that that's out of the way... It was a thought-provoking book. There was a lot of history, which we like, and I learned that very little of what I thought was true really is. What I couldn't understand is how such a violent religion could explode so wildly - it doesn't compute. One aspect of this book that I thought was well-done was how different religions and cultures could work to create an environment of peace. It's complicated, but it's worth the read.
January 22, 2024
Not very forthcoming in its title, Muslim could have been more appropriately named to show its Christian stance. However, it does not take long for the purpose to be revealed and in that I think it succeeds quite well. It attempts to show the differing messages of Islam and Christianity in terms of their history and the texts on which they base their beliefs. He tells us right away: Christianity good, Islam bad. The problem is, I don’t think anyone will be convinced by this book to change their minds, and if you’re on the fence you probably aren’t interested in reading such a biased text.
With all that said, Hanegraaff presents a thoroughly researched work, and gives confidence to any Christian about the stark differences between these two religions.
Lastly, his writing felt a little tacky with all the initialisms to lay out the info, but it was otherwise decent writing.
With all that said, Hanegraaff presents a thoroughly researched work, and gives confidence to any Christian about the stark differences between these two religions.
Lastly, his writing felt a little tacky with all the initialisms to lay out the info, but it was otherwise decent writing.
December 11, 2024
Having lived six-and-a-half years as a Christian in Arabia and the Muslim world, I was intrigued by this title. What I learned was quite a lot, though. There was much I didn't learn while there, and this book filled in a number of blanks that I suspected, and many I knew nothing of.
Covering the establishment of Islam and its subsequent expansion throughout the Middle East and into Africa and Europe, it discusses and compares the faith and politics of Islam to Christianity, Judaism, and other religions that emerged in the region.
The major complaint and aggravation was the overwhelming use of acronyms that led to a very choppy and somewhat disjointed discussion, even within chapters.
Nevertheless, if you're looking for and interesting, in depth, and unvarnished overview of Islam, this may be what you are looking to read.
Covering the establishment of Islam and its subsequent expansion throughout the Middle East and into Africa and Europe, it discusses and compares the faith and politics of Islam to Christianity, Judaism, and other religions that emerged in the region.
The major complaint and aggravation was the overwhelming use of acronyms that led to a very choppy and somewhat disjointed discussion, even within chapters.
Nevertheless, if you're looking for and interesting, in depth, and unvarnished overview of Islam, this may be what you are looking to read.
January 29, 2018
The book was not very long but it could have been even shorter due to what I thought was excessive comparing and contrasting of Islam with Christianity. I picked up the book to learn about Islam and was met with a lot of Christian apologetics. (I realize Mr. Hanegraaff is a Christian apologist, but as a member of his target audience I was picking this up for the relatively UNFAMILIAR.) Toward the end there is quite a bit of this and I found myself skimming. Nevertheless I did learn some things and got leads on a few additional resources about Islam.
April 30, 2021
The focus of this book is on showing that Islam isn't a religion of peace, and I think it does that. A large portion of the book is dedicated to the history of Islam and Muhammad. The book also details the immoral (and evil) tenants contained within Islam and how it has been the source of violence and oppression throughout history. It also points out how our society and certain leaders within it have tried to change this narrative and re-write history.
I listened to this as an audiobook.
I listened to this as an audiobook.
January 28, 2024
I had high hopes that this book would be an objective and informative review of Islam to help me better understand what my Muslim coworkers believe.
I instead found it to be a scathing, politically charged critique of Islam paired with the Christian gospel message. Though Hanegraaff seems to have done his research in the text, I am left feeling as if he wrote this entire book without ever having interviewed a single Muslim.
I instead found it to be a scathing, politically charged critique of Islam paired with the Christian gospel message. Though Hanegraaff seems to have done his research in the text, I am left feeling as if he wrote this entire book without ever having interviewed a single Muslim.
November 3, 2017
A very exposing look at how corrupt and morally bankrupt Islam is. My biggest concern is the severe lack of exhortation to not just “reclaim the West with the Gospel” but to actually save souls in the Muslim community who are unwittingly in a dangerous religion.
July 25, 2024
I knew very little about Muslims and what they believe. This book was immensely helpful in understanding their belief system. I really liked how the author contrasted Islam with Christianity. It reaffirmed my beliefs and made my heart ache for the many people who are trapped in this false religion.
November 21, 2025
This one took me a long time to get through, not because of anything wrong, just the pile of information it presented. Much good stuff, but I did not have a specific use for the input. There is good comparison between Biblical information and Islamic information. A helpful resource.
May 1, 2018
This is a book you should read. It was fascinating and enlightening. It is a thoroughly researched book as shown by the last third of the pages being "footnotes".
April 16, 2020
Eye opening book on Islam in view of Christianity.
September 3, 2020
What is islam? What is its genesis? What are its creeds? How can Christians live with muslims? How can we reach them?
Read to know more.
Read to know more.
August 29, 2024
Helpful stuff, but could benefit from more primary sources and quotes.
August 20, 2020
Very detailed description of the similarities & differences between Christianity and Islam
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