Islamic Thought and Sources
The Prophet Promised in World Scriptures
Author(s): Ali Unal & Harun Gultekin
Reviewed by: Zulfiqar Ali, London, UK
Review
The book under review is a rare work eliciting some deep-rooted devotion of Ali Unal and Harun Gultekin. Unal and Gultekin plead that Islam is a religion of peace that can face global challenges and resolve the psychic dilemmas of the multiform narcissism of post-modern societies. God sent the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to guide humans to the path of success. Unal and Gultekin argue that God’s choice is verified not only by the Qur’an but also by the scriptures of the major religions. The Prophet is a sign of hope and human salvation in these religious texts. This volume explores this in great depth by examining the signs and symbols used in these texts. The Prophet of Islam is a practical example of a perfect human being. His life and message answer these questions: