Allah A Christian Response
“Allah: A Christian Response” by Miroslav Volf, published by HarperCollins in February 2011, explores the complex relationship between Christianity and Islam, addressing the shared belief in one God. In this 336-page work, Volf argues that both Muslims and Christians worship the same God, despite differing interpretations. He critiques the divisive narratives often perpetuated by those engaged in the “clash of civilizations,” emphasizing the need for understanding and dialogue between these two major faiths.
Readers will find Volf engaging with leading Muslim scholars and examining key theological points that highlight intersections between Christianity and Islam. He discusses how core beliefs can coexist, suggesting that it is possible to be both a practicing Muslim and a committed Christian. By analyzing religious texts and contemporary issues, Volf aims to foster a constructive dialogue that counters the prevailing “us vs. them” mentality, advocating for collaboration towards the common good. This edition offers a thoughtful perspective on religion and its role in society, making it a significant contribution to discussions on faith and coexistence.
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Three and a half billion people—the majority of the world’s population—profess Christianity or Islam. Renowned scholar Miroslav Volf’s controversial proposal is that Muslims and Christians do worship the same God—the only God. As Volf reveals, warriors in the “clash of civilizations” have used “religions”—each with its own god and worn as a badge of identity—to divide and oppose, failing to recognize the one God whom Muslims and Christians understand in partly different ways.
Writing from a Christian perspective, and in dialogue with leading Muslim scholars and leaders from around the world, Volf reveals surprising points of intersection and overlap between these two faith traditions:
- • What the Qur’an denies about God as the Holy Trinity has been denied by every great teacher of the church in the past and ought to be denied by Christians today.
- • A person can be both a practicing Muslim and 100 percent Christian without denying core convictions of belief and practice.
- • How two faiths, worshipping the same God, can work toward the common good under a single government.
Volf explains the hidden agendas behind today’s news stories as he thoughtfully considers the words of religious leaders and parses the crucial passages from the Bible and the Qur’an that continue to ignite passion. Allah offers a constructive way forward by reversing the “our God vs. their God” premise that destroys bridges between neighbors and nations, magnifies fears, and creates strife.
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