Commentary on the GOSPEL OF MARK: For Understanding the World of Islam
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Generally, Islam is that mission field, which is ignored by the church at large in the past. Even nowadays, we didn’t find any earnest, serious, or solemn strategy that has been developed or adopted by the church at large to approach these beloved lost. We are not able to see any special excitement or thrill for reaching them. The church, fellow believers, and the congregants are slow to show some positive concern or interest that this group demands, needs, and deserves.
Can you believe that Islamic people have the same mindset as the Markan audience? Jesus Christ of Christianity is known as Messiah, and some others use the term, Al Masih. Isa Al Masih is the name mentioned in the Noble Quran (Surah 3), so this is popular amongst Islamic folks. You will be surprised to know that Islam, one of the world's largest religions, believes in Isa Al Masih’s Prophethood. They consider Isa Al Masih one of the most noticeable, famous, and prominent prophets but deny the Deity of Isa Al Masih.
The purpose of this study is to prepare the followers of Jesus Christ, so they would be able to approach the people of other faiths, specifically the Islamic Umma (nation), by keeping in view the goal of helping them to remove their misconceptions about the Deity of Isa Al Masih.
In his commentary on the first eight chapters of the Gospel of Mark you will encounter Dr. Jamil Sadiq using some of the 99 most sacred names of Allah as evidence that Jesus Christ is the Isa Al-Masih. He shows that Ibn-e-Allah is the Son of God, that Al-Ghafur is the One who forgives sins since He is the Lord of the Law. Allah presents Himself as Al-Wadud who is seeking to have a loving relationship with His creation. Since Allah is Al-Muqtadir, He has power over the demonic forces because He is Al-Hayy the Giver of Life itself. Not only does He give life, but He is Al-Razzaq, the Sustainer and Provider for those who are hungry to know Him. There is no one else who is like Him since He is Al-Qadoos, The Holy One. Each of these qualities/characteristics present Him as Al-Masih--the Christ. This is a book of commentary on the Gospel of Mark, and also a primer on understanding some of the basic concept of Islam.
Dr. LaVerne Blowers
Great commentary it gave me a better understanding of how to witness to our Muslim brothers and sisters.
Jacob Antes
ur Sunday school class at church is currently reading and studying this book and, as a bonus, being taught by Dr. Sadiq. The book is very easy to understand and use along with the book of Mark to not only gain a better understanding of the Muslim faith in order to witness to Muslims about the true and saving grace of Jesus Christ, but also can be used in witnessing to any unbeliever. Dr. Sadiq presents a loving approach in dealing with a group of people who so desperately need the love, compassion, forgiveness, and eternal gift of life that only the one true God of the Bible can give.
Carol and Phill
This is a study that a Christian can use to clearly show his or her Muslim friend through the gospel of Mark that Jesus is much more than a prophet. It provides a means to demonstrate Christ's servant's heart and that Christ's very works display His divine attributes in the form of a human servant. It is an excellent vehicle to communicate to your Muslim friend that Jesus Christ is both the Son of Man and the Son of God (God Himself in human form). What a wonderful tool for the Christian community.
Bill DeCleene
This is a very good primer on how to tell people of other faiths the differences about Christian perceptions of Jesus' saving grace, his power to forgive, his authority, and that he is God. The book points out the cultural and embedded differences between faiths. Very important work.
Carol