Christian looking into Islam, Where do I start? thanks!?

The Quran is hard to understand (for me at least, since I can't read Arabic). They don't make simpler versions of it because it is not allowed. It could be misinterpreted, mistranslated (which is why we typically read it in Arabic), or changed even more. There isn't really a place to start, to be honest. I would recommend learning about the Prophet (PBUH) first, then going into other prophets and so on. If you want, you can email me at
[email protected]. I've been reading and researching a lot about the Quran lately and I'm very good at explaining things, why things happen, the kind of stuff people don't realize until they're older or never at all. You could also go to your local Masjad and talk to the Iman (eeman) there, but I feel like a lot of people don't explain Islam the right way. They explain it like they would to a person who is already a content believer, not someone who is of a different religion. On that note, if you are serious about Islam try to forget everything you've learned about Christianity so you don't get mixed up. I think I'm going on a tangent haha so I guess I'll end here. I hope you find the right path soon :)

The Qur'an is not on chronological order so strt anywhere. I am now Muslim, former Christian and I was curious at first when I met first Muslim I knew, and he was so normal, I had only had an anti Islam family and the media to go by.
I started reading the Qur'an and almost 3 months ago I embraced Islam and happier than I have ever been :)

I am an atheist and I was a Muslim. If you live surrounded by a REAL Muslims who likes to show their loves, respect and peace, you might be cry of there kindness. But sadly I don't believe in any religion as truth. But if you BELIEVE in Islam as a truth and pray to Allah and not commit any sin, you might get the greatest peace of mind.

What about start your searching with google? :)

i am a muslim and i am sorry to tell you that Quran is only in Arabic and you cant know how Quran is great untill you learn arabic but if you really want the truth Allah who created you,me and everything will not leave you misguided 1st: ask Allah to guide you then start to read what Allah said read whole of Quran
an islamic translation of Quran:
http://islamhouse.com/en/books/1237/

this the most important book in islam after Quran
" Introduction to Translation of Sahih Bukhari
Translator: M. Muhsin Khan "
if you want encouragement read my answer about this question:
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20150428162024AAXql7x
i will pray for you to find the truth to go to heaven and to be far from hell
good people revert to islam ask this man why he reverted?
find his web page: gary miller

I strongly recommend you watch Yusuf Estes on Youtube. He was a former Christian Minister from Texas and converted to Islam and has good insight on both faiths and explains why he became a Muslim, in a completely unoffensive way to Christians. He is very respectful and loving. Watch these two clips for insight.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHFgcRGIrH0
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YRV_LiHIZU

Thanks for the great question. To understand Islam you need to understand the life of the prophet. He is the key. You have to read his life from the original Islamic sources before the stories are corrupted by Muslims trying to make him look better than his was.

See "Sirat Rassul Allah" (life of the prophet of god) by ibn inshaq or ibn
Hisham.

Keep in mind if you convert and want to change again the Muslims can kill you.

If you already know the basics of Christianity, than understanding Islam is easy. Islam is merely 'Christianity without 'Trinity' and all its associated doctrines.Muslims just don't believe the 'sonship' and the 'divinity' of Jesus. In Islam, Jesus was one mighty 'Messenger and prophet' of God, that He sent to save mankind from sins by teaching people to keep away from sins. Just like every other prophet, the last one being prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

Otherwise the Muslims don't believe that Jesus ever died on the cross, but was saved by God and raised to heaven. And would return to earth during end times to face the anti Christ 'Dhajjal' in the Armageddon and eventually kill him. And to finish off with the Gog and Magog tribe, that would kill every human upon sight.

Well that is just brief description of what Islam is in relation with what Christians belief.

But if you want to know fully of what happened from day one, you better begin with the Quran. Don't have to buy one. Get it online. I suggest one that has commentaries. Here is one:
http://www.searchtruth.com/tafsir/tafsir.php

The Quran has 114 chapters. Begin clicking with chapter one, Al-Fatihah, the Lords prayers. Next would be abt 'creations' and the Exodus of the tribe of Israel and so on.

In the begining, because of the 'repetitive' verses you may find understanding the Quran difficult. But sooner you will realize that the 'repetitive' verses are just to 'remind' you of your past readings as you go. But make sure you observe patience while trying to understand the Quran. If not the devil will try take you away from truth. watch out for the temptation.

May Allah bless you with His Love and Mercy.

Islam is quran
(http://www.quran.com)
and hadith (sunnah.com).

Anon? Which Muslim user are you? lol

none , all the abrahamic religions are stolen bagan beliefs

Salam brother, I suggest starting with chapter 19 Titled Surah Maryam/ Chapter of Mary.

As a christian, it might be interesting for you to see the Islamic Perspective of Jesus (Pbuh) and His Mother, you might also wish to read chapter 3 which touches on the story as well.

After that I would maybe try Chap 26 Title Surah Ash ShuAra or the Poets. (the chapters are called Surahs in Arabic).

This Surah gives brief examples and history of many of the Prophets of Islam, what the Message was, and how they were received by their people. Decide for yourself what you think of Islam and don't let the other commenter deceive by posting lies or verses out of context, alot of sites aim to misrepresent Islam Faithfreedom,Wiki-Islam and AnsweringIslam are the Top contenders on this list.

Rather than just read from the Qur'an, and ask questions when you do not understand something, I would recommend you listen to the audio of the Surah in Arabic while also reading the translation in English via YouTube for example. The 2 Surahs I recommended are linked below. But you can view the video of every Surah in the Qur'an on YouTube. Good luck and feel free to email

Chapter 19 >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTkdvNMxqSM
Chapter 26 recitation >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAmebcM_0uE

Saheeh International is probably the best translation. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask or email me.

Looki at wikiIslam.net.

Wise decision brother, check online for any translations and i recommend you to watch Tafseer by Nouman Ali Khan

Read the quran and note that it's just a rip off of the bible.

BTW: You are free to choose whatever silly mythology you want; but know this, no matter which you choose it will always be just a silly mythology.

i see 2 thumbs down Pleas show me where the Ayatollah and Sharia is wrong if you cannot the be a christian and Own up to the Truth

start with koran 65.4 and koran 64.5 and you will know the truth

this is from Koran 65.4

Sharia 65.4 here is an part of it, it covers Divorce of a Virgin Baby and how Long the new husband mus wait before hen rapes his 7 year old Wife
Chapter 10 of Book 8 of the influential Hadith of Muslim even bears the title:

Chapter 10: IT IS PERMISSIBLE FOR THE FATHER TO GIVE THE HAND OF HIS DAUGHTER IN MARRIAGE EVEN WHEN SHE IS NOT FULLY GROWN UP

- there does not exist a minimum marriage age
- there is no question of the girl having to give her consent

One of the traditions about the premature marriage of Muhammad with Aisha is: Bukhari 7.62.64:


Muslim Cleric says muslim men can have sex with Babies says from day of Birth Koran 65.4

This is from a Muslim cults Priest he is after all an Ayatollah

Thighing of children: Mohammed (51) married Ayesha when she was SIX, but as she was too small to
consumate, he practised the sacred rite of Mufa’ Khathat (otherwise known as ‘thighing’) whereby he rubbed himself between the tops of her thighs, but did not enter. 

It is In Iran Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, The Supreme Leader of Iran, the Shia Grand Ayatollah, 1979-89 said 

A man can quench his sexual lusts with a child as young as a baby. However, he should not penetrate her But. Sodomizing the baby is halal (allowed by sharia). this says it all 

Muslim Males want Sharia for One reason their Male advantage 

if a Muslim males Kills a Non Muslim under sharia law and says he refused to Convert No Crime has been 
committed 

If a Muslim Beats his wife Sharia 64.5 tells him How No Crime has been committed 

If a Muslim Male marries a baby under Sharia 65.4 No Crime has been committed 

and under sharia is is a Muslims Oath to convert everyone 

and Mohamed if the Infidel Unbeliever does not Convert he must Die 

the Muslim cult is an Abomination and should be banned all over the world 

and a Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, The Supreme Leader of Iran, the Shia Grand Ayatollah, 1979-89 said in his official statements: 

"A man can quench his sexual lusts with a child as young as a baby. However, he should not penetrate. Sodomizing the baby is halal (allowed by sharia). If the man penetrates and damages the child, then he should be responsible for her subsistence all her life. This girl, however, does not count as one of his four permanent wives. The man will not be eligible to marry the girl’s sister. It is better for a girl to marry when her menstruation starts, and at her husband's house rather than her father's home. Any father marrying his daughter so young will have a permanent place in heaven." 

Khomeini, "Tahrirolvasyleh" fourth volume, Darol Elm, Gom, Iran, 1990 

“It is not illegal for an adult male to 'thigh' or enjoy a young girl who is still in the age of weaning; meaning to place his penis between her thighs, and to kiss her.” 

Ayatu Allah Al Khumaini's "Tahrir Al wasila" p. 241, issue number 12 

"Young boys or girls in full sexual effervescence are kept from getting married before they reach the legal age of majority. This is against the intention of divine laws. Why should the marriage of pubescent girls and boys be forbidden because they are still minors, when they are allowed to listen to the radio and to sexually arousing music?"

"The Little Green Book" "Sayings of the Ayatollah Khomeini", Bantam Books 

MUHAMMAD, THE PROPHET OF ISLAM 

Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, The Supreme Leader of Iran, the Shia Grand Ayatollah, 1979-89 said in his official statements: 

"A man can quench his sexual lusts with a child as young as a baby. However, he should not penetrate her But. Sodomizing the baby is halal (allowed by sharia). this says it all

and some Ahmed called me a retard.i would rather be a retard than a Muslim any day

Quran.Read the interpretations of it and read the books which have history and quotations of Islam's prophet.Don't be biased.Then you will know that Islam is the best.

Salam,
Watch YUSUF ESTES's videos on youtube. He's an ex pastor who converted to islam. He also searched for truth.
His videos are ful of love for One and only God

Salam.You should learn and understand the Qur'an and hadith as life guide,you must know about shahadah,how to make wudu and how to pray

Hear Sheikh Ahmed Deedat lectures and if you want the answer of any question search it from Answeringchristianity.com

Why would you want to look to teachings of Muhammad when there is Jesus?

• No one ever died in Jesus' presence . . . . . Many people died in Muhammad's presence -- he had them killed.

• Jesus received instructions from God the Father . . . . . When Muhammad heard from an angel in the darkness of a cave, he cowered, was uncertain, and wanted to commit suicide (Quran 74:1-5).

• Jesus never fought . . . . . Muhammad fought many, many times.

• Jesus had the power to take life, but never did. He restored it . . . . . Muhammad had the power to take it, but he never restored it.

• Jesus never killed anyone . . . . . Muhammad killed many.

• Jesus never married . . . . . Muhammad had over 20 wives and even married a nine year old girl.

• Jesus performed many miracles including healing people, calming a storm with a command, and raising people from the dead . . . . . Muhammad's only alleged miracle was the Quran.

• Jesus fulfilled biblical prophecy about being the Messiah . . . . . Muhammad did not fulfill any biblical prophecy except the ones about false teachers (Matt. 24:24).

• Jesus voluntarily laid his life down for others . . . . . Muhammad saved his own life many times and had others killed.

• Jesus died and rose from the dead . . . . . Muhammad died and stayed dead.

• Jesus owned no slaves . . . . . Muhammad owned slaves.

• Jesus spoke well of women . . . . . Muhammad said women were 1/2 as smart as men (Hadith 3:826; 2:541), that the majority in hell will be women (Had. 1:28,301; 2:161; 7:124), and that women could be mortgaged.


Jesus you will find to be a very, very different sort of person. He was Godly, loving, giving and yet He was untamed, radical, a bit wild and certainly not one for the status quo; He was different. Look at the Bible and what it says about this man Jesus.

Jesus did not do circus tricks; he would not perform miracles to prove he was from God. The only miracles He did perform were to meet the needs of those around him, healing the leper, restoring sight to the blind, raising the dead etc. But he did not pander to governing or the religious authorities of the time who wanted “a sign from heaven”.

Some from within the Jewish religious authorities tried to set traps for him but He saw through there duplicity and turned the traps around and left those who came to set the trap, questioning their own motives.

He was a friend of the outcast. He hung out with tax collectors, the down trodden the helpless, and the “sinners”. He even saved an adulterer from being stoned to death. Jesus was different!


See: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+1&version=NIV

if you're a Christians, you're obviously not concerned about the truth......comical

Welcome to Islam , Religion of Peace

You can go to Quran.com where you can read any chapter with 6 different translations, I also suggest you purchase a Qur'an + Commentary

Muslim logic and mindset is that after reading, you must convert to Islam.
If you do not, you are charged with "Rejecting the word of Allah".
In any case which of the 72+ sects will you join if any?
They are all busy killing each other!

There are some good answers here. Just let me add that it might help to also do some research on Islamic culture -- study art and architecture, history, read some poetry.

I studied Art in university, and got some good exposure to Islamic culture, which is rich and remarkable, and has contributed a great deal to the evolution of the modern western world.

Stick to only Quran. Understand its words rather than just reading it like mainstream Muslims. Do note that the translations have some distortion. You have to be very careful when you start reading the Quran. Some religious folks will tell you to read hadith books because they talk about how a Muslim should be. Unfortunately, hadith books have only hearsays credited to Prophet Muhammad.

For starter; STAY AWAY FROM HADITH, THE MOSQUES AND HADITH FOLLOWING MUSLIMS. THEY WILL HAVE YOU RUNNING UP THE DAMN WALL. If you want to learn something about Islam, stick with the Quran only Muslims, you better off with them. Don't fall for that "You can't understand Quran with hadith" bulls.h.i.t because the Quran is self-explanatory. Also if the Quran got brackets and parentheses and hadith foot-notes at the bottom chuck it. Its no good.

Start by buying a Quran with English translations. Also, There are many apps out there that are free that have the Quran with English translations as well as a description below the text. Look on YouTube as well. Yusuf Estes is a great scholar. He is a Christian convert from Texas. I wish you the best of luck and hope God guides you in the right direction :)

bibleprobe.com/muhammad.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quran_and_violence

Muslims believe that Isah Al Masih (Jesus the Messiah) is just a normal prophet, yet, they believe that he was born from a virgin like in the Christian version. Why would God made this prophet born from a virgin ? Also, although Muslims do not believe that Jesus is Son of God, they believe that Jesus is Messiah and will return at the end of times. Another weird thing is, Muslims believe that bible is corrupted, if it is so, then why did Allah let it happened ? I'm sure the all mighty, all knowing God knew that it would happen.

I read through half of a Quran out of curiosity. Coming from my Christian background, it read very similar to the Bible- Basically "Do what I say or I will torture you forever!", A general disregard for women, barbarism,etc.
Like it was written by iron age desert dwellers, not an omniscient being.

Organized religions exist to control people. Use your own mind to figure out what you believe, don't just latch onto some religion.

You must buy Quran and read it poperly

Also, There are many apps out there that are free that have the Quran with English translations as well as a description below the text. Look on YouTube as well. Yusuf Estes is a great scholar. He is a Christian convert from Texas.

There are translated versions available at most libraries. Don't forget where you stand in your faith though, don't fall for Christianity and Islam being the same.

Pat Roberts has a book about islam, its free just call the 700 club.

At the tailors.

Why would you watch a lie from hell? Ugh. Even athiests have to admit Jesus walked among us and was crucified. And we know resurrected. Islam won t even admit that. It is a lie from hell that speaks with no truth or authority and can t even tell you if their false prophet is in heaven. Get a kjversion Bible and believe. See,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqKqRHNVYb0 and so on. Also see testimonies unto this day, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvvClFSMIzA and so on. The Word destroyed the old lies now called myths and lessened the occult. SO they literally had to make up new lies to deceive people like buddhism and islam. You can t make this stuff up. Here is wisdom: "Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son."- The Word of God. Get a kjversion Bible and believe.

Start with an examination of how the Bible instructs you to "make a joyful sound", while the Koran orders death for listening to music. Study the Koran, it should become obvious that it was written by Satan.

First off, I'm an atheist so you won't get advice from me to switch from one
myth to another (in this case maybe even for the worse)

Sufficient to say that any doubts in YHWH mutatis mutandis applies to Allah
and any other god for that matter

Now Google all the info you need, it's all out there for everyone to see & contemplate

Peace