Resources on Islam

For Further Reading

	*A New Introduction to Islam* Daniel W. Brown Solid and well-balanced look at Islamic teaching and history. Considers alternative expressions of faith in the Muslim community (e.g. mystical Islam, political Islam).
	*Cross and Crescent: Responding to the Challenges of Islam* Colin Chapman A sympathetic and critical approach to Islamic teaching and practice. Examines a whole range of issues relevant to Christian-Muslim relationships from an evangelical Christian perspective. Excellent introduction to Christian-Muslim issues.
	The Call of the Minaret Kenneth Cragg First published in 1956 and regularly reprinted, this is Cragg’s first major work. He is a leading Christian scholar of Islam and a prolific writer. His interaction with Islam is profound, appreciative, and mission-minded.
	*The Choice: Islam and Christianity* Ahmed Deedat A collection of booklets written by the most popular Muslim propagandist worldwide who has debated several Christian leaders. Overtly polemical and typical of a confrontational Muslim approach to Christianity.
	Liberal Islam: A Source Book Charles Kurzman This is a compilation of very significant articles written by reformist Muslim scholars. They examine a number of key sensitive issues (e.g., women in Islam, Islamic criminal code, human rights, the relation between the state and religion). They all advocate a fresh and critical look at Islamic Scriptures and tradition.
	*The Prophet and the Messiah: An Arab Christian’s Perspective on Islam and Christianity* Chawkat Moucarry Engages apologetically with Islamic doctrine as Muslim theologians themselves understand it. The themes of this paper are expanded in this book, the British edition of which is entitled Faith to Faith: Christianity and Islam in Dialogue.
	Islam, the West and the Challenges of Modernity Tariq Ramadan One of the most influential Muslim leaders in Europe, Ramadan believes Islam has a distinctive contribution to make to Western societies. The role of Muslims is to be God’s witnesses, bold and creative, in an increasingly secular civilization.