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The Bible’s Path to Islam
A Journey of Revelation
Study / Discussion Questions
إِنَّ هَٰذَا الْقُرْآنَ يَهْدِي لِلَّتِي هِيَ أَقْوَمُ
Indeed, this Qur’an guides to what is most upright. (Qur’an 17:9)
How to Use: These questions are designed for personal reflection, family study, and group circles. Read the relevant chapter, then use the prompts below to connect scripture, creed, and practice. Keep a notebook for key insights and action steps.
Chapter 3 — Moral and Ethical Guidance
- How do justice and mercy complement each other in the Qur’an and Bible passages discussed? Give one real life example.
- What habits can help you “be with the truthful” in speech and in private life?
- How does regular prayer shape moral choices beyond ritual performance?
Chapter 4 — Stories of the Prophets
- What lessons from Adam’s repentance speak to personal responsibility today?
- Compare the patience of Nuh and the submission of Ibrahim. Where do you most need each quality?
- How does the mission of Musa illustrate faith driven liberation rather than rebellion?
Chapter 5 — Misinterpretations and Lost Guidance
- What types of human alteration are warned against in scripture, and how do we avoid them in our time?
- Explain how the Qur’an functions as a guardian over previous revelation.
- What practical steps keep personal faith aligned with authentic sources?
Chapter 6 — The Qur’an as Completion
- In what ways does the Qur’an confirm earlier truths and also correct misconceptions?
- Reflect on Qur’an 5:3 about perfection and completion. What does this mean for daily worship?
- How does universality shape your view of dawah and community building?
Chapter 7 — Signs of Islam in Biblical Texts
- Discuss Deuteronomy 18:18 and its relevance to the final messenger. What criteria make “like Moses” compelling?
- How does the theme of one God remain consistent across the texts highlighted?
- What respectful approach should be used when discussing these topics with Christian friends?
Chapter 8 — Embracing the Final Message
- Define Tawheed in your own words and identify one area of life to purify from subtle forms of shirk.
- What does it mean to follow the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in modern contexts?
- List three ways the Qur’an brings clarity, purpose, and peace amid confusion.
Across the Book — Synthesis Questions
- Map the single thread of revelation from Adam to Muhammad ﷺ. Which turning points stood out most?
- Where do the Bible and the Qur’an agree most clearly on ethics, and why is that important?
- What role do scholars Rahimahullah and companions Radiyallahu anhu/anha play in preserving accurate understanding?
Group Activity Ideas
- Verse Pairing: Assign pairs to match a Bible verse with a Qur’an verse that shares a theme. Present brief reflections.
- Case Study: Discuss a real life ethical dilemma using principles from Chapter 3. Conclude with a shared action step.
- Timeline Wall: Build a simple prophet timeline from Chapter 4 and add one key lesson under each name.
Personal Action Plan
- One belief to affirm this week (related to Tawheed).
- One practice to renew (prayer, honesty, trustworthiness).
- One act of dawah or service to others, done with wisdom and good instruction.