Nabeel Qureshi (author)

Nabeel Qureshi

Pakistani-American Christian apologist and author

Nabeel Qureshi

Name	Nabeel Qureshi
Birth name
Birth date	April 13, 1983
Birth place	San Diego, California, United States
Death date	September 16, 2017(2017-09-16) (aged 34)
Death place	Houston, Texas, United States
Alma mater
Occupation	Author, Christian apologist
Years active
Organization
Known for
Notable works	Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus
Spouse(s)
Website

Nabeel Asif Qureshi (April 13, 1983 – September 16, 2017) was a Pakistani-American Christian apologist, author, and public speaker. He was a convert from Islam to Christianity and was known for his work with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM).

Early Life and Education

Nabeel Qureshi was born in San Diego, California, to Pakistani immigrants. He grew up in a devout Ahmadiyya Muslim family. Qureshi pursued higher education in the field of medicine, earning a MD from Eastern Virginia Medical School. He also held a Master of Christian Apologetics from Biola University and a Master of Religion from Duke University.

Conversion to Christianity

Qureshi's journey to Christianity began during his undergraduate studies at Old Dominion University, where he engaged in religious debates with a Christian friend. His extensive study of the Bible and the Quran led him to convert to Christianity in 2005. This conversion was a significant turning point in his life and career.

Career

After his conversion, Qureshi joined Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) as a speaker and apologist. He traveled extensively, giving lectures and participating in debates on the topics of Christianity and Islam. Qureshi was also a prolific writer, authoring several books that detailed his spiritual journey and provided apologetic arguments for Christianity.

Notable Works

Qureshi's most well-known book is Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, which chronicles his conversion from Islam to Christianity. The book received critical acclaim and was a New York Times Best Seller. Other notable works include Answering Jihad and No God but One: Allah or Jesus?.

Personal Life

Qureshi was married to Michelle Qureshi, and they had one daughter. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2016 and passed away on September 16, 2017, in Houston, Texas.

Legacy

Nabeel Qureshi's work continues to influence many in the fields of Christian apologetics and interfaith dialogue. His books and lectures remain a resource for those exploring the differences between Islam and Christianity.

See Also

• Christian apologetics
• Ravi Zacharias International Ministries
• Islam and Christianity