Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi
Week 14: Understanding Islam — A Supplemental Overview
Review the appendices and supplemental material in Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus (if included in your edition). Recommended passages: Genesis 16 (Ishmael); Galatians 4:21–31; John 1:1–18.
Want the full guide for Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus?
Free Week 1 sample in 5 min · $24.99 for all 15 weeks · 7-day refund
Nabeel's story is richer when we understand the broader theological landscape of Islam and Christianity. This week gives us space to zoom out and reflect on the bigger picture his story is set against.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Nabeel's book, beyond being a memoir, functions as an introduction to Islam for Christians. What are the three or four most important things you learned about Islam from this book that you did not know before?
2.The five pillars of Islam — shahada (declaration of faith), salat (prayer), zakat (almsgiving), sawm (fasting), and hajj (pilgrimage) — shape the daily life of every devout Muslim. How does understanding these practices help you appreciate both what Muslims are devoted to and where the gospel speaks most powerfully into that devotion?
3.Islam and Christianity share common roots in Abraham. But as Galatians 4 suggests, the descendants of Ishmael and the descendants of Isaac represent two fundamentally different approaches to God — one based on human striving, one based on divine promise. How does this biblical framework help you understand the deepest difference between the two faiths?
You're on Week 14 of 15
Don't lose momentum — get the rest of Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus
All 106 questions across 15 weeks, with closing prayers and a downloadable PDF for your group.
One-time purchase · 7-day refund · Covers your whole group