1. “The Noble Quran – the Holy Book of Muslims.” QuranOnline.net, quranonline.net/.

Background: The Quran addresses a wide range of subjects, including theology, worship, guidance for personal conduct, and social laws, with an emphasis on monotheism, justice, and compassion. Unlike previous scriptures like the Bible and the Torah, Muslims consider it to be the last and most comprehensive revelation from God. It is an essential part of Islamic worship and culture, and Muslims all around the world memorize and recite it.

How I used it: I felt that I would be able to comprehend and see the views and the extent to which the Quran influences Islam if I read it and conducted a more thorough analysis. Having a reference was crucial when it came time for me to examine the Bible.

2. “Matthew 1 | NIV Bible | YouVersion.” YouVersion | the Bible App | Bible.com, 2015, http://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.1.NIV?parallel=116. Accessed 26 Oct. 2024.

Background: The Old Testament and the New Testament are the two primary parts of the Bible, which is considered the sacred text of Christianity. Christians view it as the basis text for their religion and practice and as the inspired word of God. These volumes, which include Joshua, Kings, and Chronicles, describe the history of the Israelites, their victories, their conflicts, and their leaders, notably the kings David and Solomon.

How I used it: Anyone with a brain could see that the Bible is the primary source of Christianity, providing insight into human nature, God’s will, and the way to redemption. I wanted to learn more. I believed that reading the Bible carefully and consciously would be crucial to developing a deeper comprehension of the Christian religion. This approach entails more than just reading; it also calls for applying the text’s lessons personally and giving critical thought to the text’s historical, cultural, and theological background. I therefore utilized the Bible to think before comparing it to the Quran.

3. “Guide to the Book of Genesis | Key Information and Resources.” BibleProject, bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-genesis/.

‌Background: The article breaks down the beginning of the Bible’s genesis and highlights important themes. It facilitates a more thorough comprehension of how things happened and who was involved in the world’s upbringing.

How I used it: The article helped me have a better knowledge of origin. I’ve read Genesis several times on my own and can recite every story, but I wanted to highlight some of the most important ideas so I could compare them to the Quran later.

4. “First Chapter of the Quran.” Islamreligion.com, 2022, http://www.islamreligion.com/articles/10190/first-chapter-of-quran. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Background: a dissection of the Quran and a more profound comprehension of the first chapter and the true meaning of Islam.

How I used it: I read a dissected version of the Quran online to see if it would be organized similarly to the Bible’s main ideas and perhaps support my theory that the Bible and the Quran are quite similar. In order to understand the beginning and the origin of Muhammad, I needed to have essential points.

5. Fadi, Al. “The Quran vs. the Bible.” The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada, 18 Apr. 2012, http://www.billygraham.ca/stories/the-quran-vs-the-bible/.

Background: Al Fadi, a Saudi Arabian Wahabi Muslim, became a follower of Jesus Christ in 2001. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in biblical communication. He has joined forces with a few other ex-Muslims to write “The Quran Dilemma,” which examines the Quran’s composition, content, interpretations by various Islamic schools, and wording about the Bible. Decision recently asked Fadi to clarify some of these significant distinctions.

How I used it: to observe from a new perspective the reasons behind a person’s desire to convert or their attitude toward both religions. In the hopes that it would enable me to compare and contrast the two, I also wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of both religions from the perspective of someone who had converted.

6. “Do You Know These 7 Differences between the Bible and Quran?” Zondervan Academic, 2016, zondervanacademic.com/blog/do-you-know-these-7-differences-between-the-bible-and-quran.

Background: Although almost every religion has a sacred text, not all sacred texts are created equal in terms of their nature, authorship, transmission, and application. This is revealed by Nabeel Qureshi in his examination of the facts supporting Islam and Christianity in No God but One: Allah or Jesus. Qureshi highlights seven significant distinctions between the Bible and the Quran in this provocative and illuminating study. “There is no doubt that both texts are revered by their respective people, but their applications, histories, and even their fundamental natures are interpreted differently” (104).

How I used it: an additional resource for contrasting and comparing, but more importantly, to determine what the Bible and the Quran don’t have in common and how I may use those commonalities.

7. Ciesielka, Wyatt. “Bible vs. Quran: Where Is the Truth?” Tomorrow’s World, 30 Apr. 2014, http://www.tomorrowsworld.org/magazines/2014/may-june/bible-vs-quran-where-is-the-truth.

Background: The Article talks about how The Holy Bible is acknowledged by true Christians as the infallible word of God, delivered to His people in flawless form. In its name, nominal Christians have carried out crusades and committed horrific crimes, sometimes against other nominal Christians and other times against people who hold other books in high regard, and how they engaged in violent deeds that the God of the Bible denounces as sin.

How I used it: I was interested in how each God was upheld and how each faith supported itself. To be able to compare their morals and how similar one faith was to the others, I also wanted to do the same with their morality and beliefs.

8. Sayyid Abdullah Al-Musawi. “What Is the Last Chapter of the Quran Revealed?” Islam4u | Islamic Online Educational Platform, 3 Dec. 2023, islam4u.pro/blog/what-is-the-last-chapter-of-the-quran-revealed/.

Background: Surah An-Nasr is the final full Surah from the Holy Quran to be revealed to the Messenger of Allah. The first revealed Surah is: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful (Read in the name of your Lors, and the last revealed Surah is: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful (When the victory of Allah has come and the conquest. This is the story that Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Ridha (peace be upon him) told about his father, Imam Musa ibn Ja’far.

How I used it: In order to truly gain a deeper comprehension of the Quran, I wanted to compare and contrast the final chapters in the same manner that I did with the first. My primary goal was to determine whether it was related to the Bible or any other comparable references.

9. “Book of Revelation | Guide with Key Information and Resources.” BibleProject, bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-revelation/.

Background: The author introduces himself as John in the first paragraph, which may allude to the author of the Gospel and the writings of John or to another early Church figure. In the first paragraph, John, whoever he was, makes it apparent that this book is a “revelation.” The Greek term apokalypsis, which describes a genre of literature present in the Hebrew Scriptures and other well-known Jewish writings, is employed here. According to Jewish apocalypses, a prophet had symbolic visions that showed God’s heavenly view of history, allowing the present to be understood in the context of history’s ultimate conclusion.

How I used it:I wanted to read the final chapter, much like I did with the Quran, to see if there were any parallels and to have a better comprehension of revelations. I was curious to see if the stories would match up or whether the same individuals or even locations would appear.

10. Cox, Daniel. “America’s Coming Religious Divide.” Institute for Family Studies, 31 Jan. 2023, ifstudies.org/blog/americas-coming-religious-divide.

Background: Two words sum up the most significant trend in American religion: uneven and steady. National polls have consistently revealed a decline in religious affiliation, attendance, and even belief in God for almost thirty years. However, these same surveys also reveal that there are significant regional, generational, and religious commitment differences in this national fall.

How I used it: examining the most common religion in America and the ways in which religion affects our daily lives. In addition, I wanted to know if it leads to arguments over who is right and who is wrong or if it’s a matter of waiting till the day comes.