Go to the sources
Resources
Do not rely on this website. Read the scriptures yourself, ask questions, and speak to Muslims directly. Everything below is free unless noted.
Read the sources yourself
Primary texts, free and complete. Nothing on this site should be taken on trust - check it.
Quran.com
The full Quran with many English translations side by side (including Saheeh International), Arabic text, audio recitation and tafsir. Start with Surah 19 (Maryam).
Quranic Arabic Corpus
Word-by-word grammar and meaning of every word in the Quran - useful if you want to see exactly what the Arabic says.
Sunnah.com
The authenticated sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (Bukhari, Muslim and the other major collections), searchable in English and Arabic. Search 'Jesus' or 'son of Mary'.
IslamHouse
Free books, audio and video about Islam in over 100 languages, including Quran translations you can download.
Learn what Islam actually teaches
Clear introductions written for people who are new to Islam, by mainstream Muslim organisations.
A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam
The classic short introduction: who God is, who Muhammad was, what Muslims believe about Jesus, and evidence for the Quran. Free to read online in many languages.
WhyIslam
Articles and brochures answering common questions from Christians and others, run by the Islamic Circle of North America. Also runs a free hotline (below).
The Religion of Islam
A large library of short articles: beliefs, worship, Jesus in Islam, stories of people who became Muslim, and a live chat with a Muslim.
Islam Q&A
Detailed, referenced answers to thousands of questions about Islamic belief and practice, based on the Quran and Sunnah.
Yaqeen Institute
Research papers and videos on faith, doubt, the preservation of the Quran, and Islam's answers to modern questions.
New Muslim Guide
A step-by-step guide to the first days and months after accepting Islam: belief, purification, prayer, fasting, and daily life.
Talk to a Muslim - free and confidential
Reading is good; a conversation is better. These services exist specifically to answer questions from non-Muslims, with no pressure.
877-WHY-ISLAM (1-877-949-4752)
Free hotline in the United States, staffed by volunteers who will answer any question about Islam and send you a free Quran.
GainPeace - 1-800-662-ISLAM
Free Quran, free information pack, and a hotline for anyone curious about Islam (1-800-662-4752). Also arranges mosque visits.
iERA
UK-based Islamic Education and Research Academy: resources on Jesus, the Quran, and the existence of God, plus a 'Chat to a Muslim' service.
IslamReligion live chat
Live one-to-one chat with a Muslim, any time, in several languages.
Find a mosque near you
Every mosque welcomes visitors. Walk in, say you are interested in learning about Islam, and you will be received with hospitality. Ask for the imam or for anyone who can explain the prayer.
Books worth reading
Most are available in print and as free PDFs from the publishers or from IslamHouse; a Muslim friend or mosque will often give you a copy.
Jesus: Prophet of Islam
Muhammad Ata ur-Rahim and Ahmad Thomson
A history of how the message of Jesus was changed after him, the early Unitarian Christians, and the Islamic view of Jesus. The single most relevant book for the themes of this website.
What Did Jesus Really Say?
Misha'al ibn Abdullah Al-Kadhi
A long, carefully referenced comparison of the Bible and the Quran on God, Jesus, the Trinity, salvation and the prophecies of Muhammad - written for Christians.
The Choice: Islam and Christianity
Ahmed Deedat
The collected writings of the famous South African debater: 'Christ in Islam', 'Is the Bible God's Word?', 'What the Bible says about Muhammad', and more. Direct and easy to read.
MisGod'ed: A Roadmap of Guidance and Misguidance in the Abrahamic Religions
Dr. Laurence B. Brown
Written by an American physician who was a Christian and became Muslim after studying the scriptures. Examines Judaism, Christianity and Islam side by side.
The Bible, the Qur'an and Science
Dr. Maurice Bucaille
A French surgeon compares the scriptures with modern scientific knowledge and examines the textual history of each.
Misquoting Jesus
Bart D. Ehrman
Not a Muslim book: a leading New Testament textual scholar explains how and why the Bible's manuscripts were changed over the centuries. Essential background for the questions on the Trinity page.
Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources
Martin Lings
A beautifully written biography of the Prophet by an English scholar, widely regarded as the best introduction to his life in English.
The Clear Quran
Translated by Dr. Mustafa Khattab
A modern, readable English translation with brief footnotes - a good first Quran for an English speaker. Saheeh International (used on this site) is another excellent choice.
Speakers to look up
Several of these were committed Christians - preachers and ministers - before they became Muslim. Their talks and debates are freely available on YouTube; search their names.
Yusuf Estes
Former Christian preacher and Texas businessman who became Muslim in 1991 after trying to convert an Egyptian Muslim. Warm, humorous talks on why he accepted Islam.
Dr. Laurence Brown
American physician and former Christian; author of MisGod'ed and God'ed. Methodical, scripture-based lectures.
Joshua Evans
Former Methodist youth minister who became Muslim after studying the Bible. Speaks frankly about the questions that led him to Islam.
Abdur Raheem Green
British convert raised Catholic; co-founder of iERA. Talks on the purpose of life and the evidence for Islam.
Dr. Shabir Ally
Canadian scholar known for respectful, academic debates and dialogues with Christian theologians on the Trinity, the crucifixion and the reliability of the Gospels.
Ahmed Deedat
The late South African debater whose recorded debates with Christian evangelists (including 'Is Jesus God?' and 'Was Christ Crucified?') remain widely watched.
Dr. Zakir Naik
Known for lectures on comparative religion and 'Similarities between Islam and Christianity', quoting scripture from memory.
Where to start reading
Surah Maryam (Quran 19)
The chapter named after Mary: her story, the birth of Jesus, his first words, and the clear statement that God takes no son.
Surah Al Imran (Quran 3), verses 33-64
The family of Mary, the annunciation, the miracles of Jesus, the disciples' testimony, the comparison with Adam, and the invitation to a 'common word'.
Surah Al-Ma'idah (Quran 5), verses 72-78 and 109-120
The direct address to Christians about the Trinity, and the dialogue between God and Jesus on the Day of Judgment.
Surah Al-Ikhlas (Quran 112)
Four verses that define God: One, Eternal, neither begetting nor begotten, without equal.
Surah Al-Fatihah (Quran 1)
The opening chapter, recited in every prayer - a prayer to the One God for guidance that any Christian could pray.
The Gospel of Mark
The earliest Gospel. Read it in one sitting and note how Jesus speaks of God, prays, and answers the question of the greatest commandment (12:28-34).
Jesus said: “Worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.”
Matthew 4:10. That is Islam: submitting to the One God alone, exactly as Jesus did. Take a moment to see how simple the next step is.