Beyond the Mosque by Phil Parshall

Dr Phil Parshall has done us all a service by comparing the concept of community (ummah) in Islam and Christianity. The Arabic word ummah, said to be derived from umm (mother), is probably related to the Hebrew ummah (nation see p. 26). The author wishes to equip his reader to be ‘in a better position to counsel the convert from Islam on how to remain within Muslim society and at the same time share his newfound faith in Christ’