Understanding Islam  

La ilaha illa Allah, Muhammadu Rasool Allah. 
—There is no deity except God, Muhammad is the Messenger of God.¹

This is called the Shahadah الشهادة  and is the Islamic confession of faith in a nutshell. They are the first words that every Muslim baby hears and they are often the last words a Muslim utters upon his deathbed. For nearly one billion people this is not merely a doctrinal creed—it is the foundation for every facet of their lives.

The Islamic faith is not simply an exotic Arabic religion. For many centuries it was virtually dormant, but over the last 50 years it has awakened and is spreading worldwide at an almost unprecedented rate.

If the Lord’s "Great Commission" is to be fulfilled it is essential that we, as active, concerned Christians, understand what Islam is. We must know both how to relate to the Muslim, and how to "contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints" (Jude 3), "with gentleness and reverence" (1 Pet. 3:15)

Understanding Islam

- Seven Suggestions For Witnessing To Muslims - nice and practical tips.

Articles
 Christians common questions about Islam.- by Abd-Ul-Masih
 Islam and Terrorism - a Christian Perspective .
 What Is Islam?-The Christian Answer Net.
 The Basics Of Islam-Muhammadanism (A great Site to Bookmark)
 Background Of Islam
 Christian Misconceptions About Islam. - Spotlights on Muslim Misconceptions
 Into The Light. - Great! Site For Understanding & Outreaching Islam
 Islam Primer - Short and Concise! 
 Why I Chose Jesus  - A survey of Muslim-background believers gives the Christian community an opportunity to hear what fellow Christ-followers found attractive in Christ-centered faith.
 Islam in America - Islam Growth in America
 Muslim Jesus Vs Biblical Jesus - Christians need to understand how Muslims think of Christ

Books

The Church Under Islam by Pastor Bassam M. Madany - Middle East Resources
The Bible and Islam by Pastor Bassam M. Madany - Middle East Resources
  Islam Revealed by Dr. Anis Shorrosh
  Islam Muhammad And the Koran by Dr. Labib Mikhail
  Who is Allah in Islam by Abd Al- Masih -- Light of Life
  Islam in Biblical Perspective by Abd Al- Masih -- Light of Life
 The Penalties For Apostasy in Islam -- Light of Life
 The position of Women in Islam by Hamdun Dagher -- Light of Life
  Sources Of Islam by W. St. Clair-Tisdall
  What Christians Need To Know - Free PDF Book. Please download it