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Former Muslims who are now Christians describe and how it can be understood in a critical yet sympathetic manner. The work traces the militant and bloody trail of Mohammed, explains the other books of Islam, and contentious issues such as Jihad, women, salvation, Islamic sects and splinters, and compares Jesus with the Qur’anic Jesus.

This is taken from the Foreword by Richard Land, I agree with his endorsement of this book.

"In the aftermath of the horrific terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001, Christians have searched for a trustworthy guide to the unfamiliar and suddenly threatening world of Islam. The author's Ergun and Emir Caner are trophies of God's grace- once devout followers of Allah, now of Jesus of Nazareth. Their story is both a compelling example of God's love and a sobering and informative trip through the world of Islam. "Unveiling Islam" is exactly what the subtitle describes; it is an insider's look at Muslim life and beliefs which will do much to inform, challenge and inspire Christians. The Caner's compelling story reminds us of the severe, often bloody, persecution faced today by fellow Christian's around the world, who have come to understand that all faiths are NOT the same, but that Jesus is "the way, the truth, and the life." (John 14 vs 6)

I have read a few Christian books about Islam but this one stands out as being a thorough examination of all aspects of Muslim life and practice that a Christian seeking to witness would need to know. Indeed, the last chapter is entitled "Inside the Muslim: Earning a Hearing and Winning a Soul."

This was not light reading and could be used more as a reference or a study aide for those living amongst and seeking to reach out to Muslims. I believe that any Christian who is serious about this type of evangelism should read this book (or a similar one) as it is essential to have a basic understanding of Islam in order to converse with a Muslim. This book is very useful as it compares Christianity and Islam from the perspective of Muslims that have turned to Jesus. The authors are obviously placing themselves at great personal risk by writing this book and Christians should definitely use the inside knowledge that can be gained through reading it.

I would highly recommend this book for all Christians and especially for those working amongst Muslims. It is clean; free of bad language, there are mentions of violence and sexual references but not in graphic detail.

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This book is an excellent primer on Islam's history, practices, and beliefs, written by two former Muslims. Because they came from a Muslim background, they're able to speak plainly about Islam without tiptoeing around various subjects like marriage, family, and even beliefs about heaven and hell. It is written in a conversational style and incredibly easy to read, in the sense that you'll pick it up, begin reading, and be finished before you even realized you turned a page! A great resource for anyone beginning to learn about Islam or who wants a little more information on things like the history, social life, or beliefs of Muslims. ( )

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