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Is Allah the God of the Bible?

In any of the one hundred and fifty sects and sub-sects of Islam, the common denominator is Allah. Who is this Allah? Much has been written on the religion of Islam and its prophet; but not much is said about the God of the religion. One reason is the assumption that the God of Islam and the God of Christianity are one and the same.

When, on September 11, 2001, some Muslims carried out a well-organized attack, destroying the The World Trade Center and damaging the Pentagon, a letter of last instruction from the leaders of the terrorist network was discovered.

Written in Arabic, it says their mission was a service to “God.” Actually this was a mistranslation. The word the terrorists used is not the Arabic word for “God” but “Allah.” The Arabic word for “God” is “Ilah.” So they believed they were working for “Allah,” not “God.”

Who is this Allah? Were these terrorists extremists, or were they serving the Allah of the Qur’an?

The war against terrorism goes beyond overthrowing the Taliban regime in Afghanistan or even killing Osama bin Laden. The war on terror may not be won unless we understand the Allah the terrorists say inspires them.

Not all Muslims are terrorists. But the terrorists’ letter, which is quoted fully in chapter three, gives great insight into the Islamic religion and the motivation for religious terrorism in the world.

Why have we shied away from probing the identity of the Allah of Islam? Possibly it is because if Allah is not the God of the Bible, it would force us to face many ugly facts.

For example, if Allah is the true God, and the Qur’an, Islam’s sacred book, is true, then Christians can be sure they are lost, no matter how zealous they may be. The reverse would also be true. It is necessary, therefore, to provide sufficient information to enable you to determine your own verdict, and answer the question: Who is this Allah? This book will do that.

Books on the same subject

Anatomy of the Qur'an, by G.J.O. Moshay

Christ, Muhammad, and I, by Mohammad Al Ghazoli

Forward

by Dr. Clifford Denton
When this book first appeared in 1990, it seemed to a number of us in Europe and the USA, that it addressed one of the most important issues of the day. Since then it has been widely circulated and has also proved a great stimulus in the debate concerning the Allah of Islam.

The debate has relevance to Christian attitudes towards Islam and to Muslim attitudes towards Christianity. It is also important to lawmakers who seek to accommodate the needs and aspirations of Muslims where, previously, Christianity was the main influence upon the laws od a country.

It is necessary, for example, that the God of Islam be understood by those who are reviewing the blasphemy laws in Britain, and by others who are responsible for teaching religious topics in schools, and still others who must make decisions regarding the building of mosques in communities.

Many people in the West have little knowledge of Islam, while many Muslims don't know the difference between the teachings of the Bible and those of the Qur'an. Hence this timely book is recommended for readership by both Muslims and non-Muslims, so the truth about Allah can be understood.

A number of Christian leaders have checked the accuracy and appropriateness of this book and thoroughly endorse it.

Dr. Clifford Denton, MA (Cantab) D Phil (Oxon), President, Cambrian Bible College, U.K.