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Guide Home > Comparative Religion > Non-Christian Religions > Islam

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David Stewart, "A Message of Friendship: Muslims and Latter-day Saints," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, May 2003) This FAIR Paper examines the many points that Muslims and LDS have in common.

Encyclopedia of Mormonism

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Spencer J. Palmer and Arnold H. Green, "World Religions (Non-Christian) and Mormonism," Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Edited by Daniel H. Ludlow (New York: Macmillan Publishing, 1992), 1588-1595

Ensign Articles

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James B. Mayfield, "Ishmael, Our Brother," Ensign, June 1979, 24. A discussion of our relationship to Arabs and Islam.

Hugh W. Nibley, "Islam and Mormonism: A Comparison," Ensign, March 1972, 55.

D. Kelly Ogden and David B. Galbraith, "What are the reasons behind the long-standing conflicts in the Holy Land, and how should Latter-day Saints view such conflicts?," Ensign, September 1993, 52.

James A. Toronto, "A Latter-day Saint Perspective on Muhammad," Ensign, August 2000, 51. Viewing Muhammad from the understanding of the restored gospel provides greater knowledge of Heavenly Father's love for His children in all nations.

Other Resources

The resources listed below are related items available on the Web that should be of interest. These links are to information not located on the FAIR Web site.

Daniel C. Peterson and William J. Hamblin, "In the Name of Islam," .com (City Unknown: MeridianMagazine) An aberrant form of Islam has created a nihilistic cult of coercion and death in the name of one of the world�s greatest religious traditions. Muslims are beginning to speak out against this hijacking of their religion.

Daniel C. Peterson and William J. Hamblin, "Islam, Iraq, and Democracy," (City Unknown: MeridianMagazine.com)

Daniel C. Peterson and William J. Hamblin, "Islamic Belief in the Afterlife," (City Unknown: MeridianMagazine.com) Islamic folklore features legends, doctrines, and suppositions regarding the greatest of human mysteries - life after death.

Daniel C. Peterson and William J. Hamblin, "The Holiest Shrine in Shi'ite Islam," (City Unknown: MeridianMagazine.com)

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