Inside Islam

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In this book, Reza Safa, himself a former Shiite Moslem now converted to Christianity, tries to describe the Islamic faith and the Moslem world as he himself experienced it, and now also from a Christian perspective.

The writer declares that he once held what he describes as an `unshakable' faith in Islam before his conversion. His revelations are at times disturbing and shocking, but need to be listened to.

Whilst describing that Moslems in general are mostly loving and hospitable people, the writer proceeds to discuss and pronounce what he calls the `spirit of Islam' itself. In doing so he then further investigates the origins and history of Islam and states openly within the chapter on `Islam & Violence' that "..Islam has left a fingerprint of blood through every page of it's history..."

The author further elaborates that to a Moslem, "...dying and killing for the cause of Islam is not only a honour, but also a way of pleasing Allah. The only way Moslems can have assurance of Salvation and eternal life, is by becoming a martyr for the cause of Islam..." These aspects of violence and bloodshed are then studied within the context of present day events.

Citing what he himself calls the "confusion of the Qu'ran", the author declares that the Moslem holy book not only denies and controverts the foundational truths of the Hebrew/Christian Bible, but that it also contains numerous contradictions and errors concerning Biblical persons, places and both historical & chronological events in both the Old and New Testaments. This whilst the Moslem world simultaneously accuses the Bible itself of being corrupt.

When listening to such declarations from former staunch Moslems, one can be left in no doubt as to the erroneous statements of politicians, (perhaps with agendas of their own), who make public declarations which deny what books such as these reveal to the public at large.

This is a very interesting book, yet for a better, more in-depth read, I recommend a book entitled "Unveiling Islam: An Insider's Look at Muslim Life and Beliefs" by Ergun Mehmet Caner, Emir Fethi Caner. Both the Caner brothers are learned professors in their own right and cover the issues concerned in more detail.

This book was written so Christians can have a better understanding of Islam. It was not written for the Muslim reader in my point of view, Many Muslims will not agree or understand where Mr. Safa is coming from unless they understand Christianity.

In parts, he takes us on a journey inside of his head when he was a Shiite Muslim. Many American know very little about Islam or have interactions with people of that faith. There are a lot of misconceptions that Mr. Safa points out.

I have studied some of the Koran. A few of my Muslim friends have told me that it should be read in Arabic to get the true and unchanged meaning. (They don't trust the translations.)Well although I would mind learning Arabic, I can't see myself learning it anytime to be able to fully read the Koran, its meaning etc..., Although this will not be the only book I read on the subject, I found it helful.

On Page 72 he titled one side "Bible" the other side "Koran" He might mention a title like "Noah's Ark" and give the Biblical account and the Koran and compare.

He even stated that Christians should love the Muslim and not fear them. He said we should try to learn more about their culture and Islam ..........

This books talks about Khomeini, what "Allah" means and who "Allah" is to the Muslims. It talks about Islam in America, the history of Islam, The Nation of Islam, Louis Farrakham, what Islam thinks of Christ and gives a personal account of a lady who grew up Baptist, converted to Islam and later converted back to Christian and why.and more.

Inside Islam has a lot of information in such a small reasonably priced book. Again the tone is from a Christian point of view and he doesn't apologize for reaching out to Muslims world wide in his quest to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in this world wide ministry. He doesn't try to tone down his message not to step on toes. He is stepping on toes, Keep in mind that although he states some historical facts to back up his thesis, many of the statements are his "thoughts" from his point of view. Which all books are to some degree.