by Karyn Grenz
Nabeel Qureshi’s Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus is a powerful and deeply personal account of a devout Muslim’s journey to faith in Christ. Written with both intellectual depth and heartfelt vulnerability, this book is especially impactful for women seeking to grow in their understanding of Islam, engage meaningfully with their Muslim friends, and deepen their own walk with Jesus.
Qureshi, raised in a loving and devout Muslim home, shares his spiritual and emotional struggles as he explores the claims of Christianity. His journey is not just an academic comparison of two world religions, but a profound inner conflict between loyalty to family and the truth of the gospel. This tension is something many Christian women can relate to, especially those who have faced difficult choices between peace and spiritual conviction.
What makes this book compelling for women is its honest depiction of family bonds and emotional ties. Qureshi’s respect for his mother and the pain his conversion causes her is heart-wrenching. His story prompts readers to pray deeply for Muslim families and appreciate the emotional weight that comes with leaving one’s religious heritage. For Christian wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters, this book offers an invitation to cultivate both compassion and courage in conversations with people of other faiths.
Spiritually, Qureshi’s journey is marked by sincere seeking, dreams and visions, rigorous study, and eventually, a life-changing encounter with Jesus. His story reinforces the biblical truth that God is in the business of revealing Himself to those who seek Him with their whole heart (Jeremiah 29:13). For Christian women who may feel unequipped to share their faith, Qureshi’s example shows that love, persistence, and truth can lead even the most devout heart to Christ.
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus is not just a testimony, it is an apologetic tool and a call to sacrificial love. Whether you’re a mom raising children to love Jesus, a young woman in a diverse college setting, or simply a believer with Muslim friends or neighbors, this book is a must-read. It will challenge your assumptions, deepen your empathy, and strengthen your faith in the power of the gospel.
Although it remained on my nightstand for years, I strongly encourage you to engage with this remarkable book. It offers profound insights that should not be overlooked.
Karyn Grenz is co-editor of The Stir, wife to Chris and mother to Josef (17) and Alexa (13). She is a former family nurse practitioner, now homeschool mum. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying a good English period drama with a cup of tea, gardening or being an amateur birder in her back yard.