After establishing the Jewish state of Israel in 90% majority Muslim Palestine in 1948 and especially after the destruction of trade towers in New York on 11.9.2001, the western powers, under the leadership of USA, are waging both physical and propaganda war against Islam and the Muslim countries. Muslim countries presently are unable to defend themselves militarily but I am sure not only they can defend themselves in propaganda war (especially through the pen) but can also win this war resulting in final conversion of Christians and Jews to Islam.

In this connection, I studied the Old Testament (in which both Christians and Jews have firm belief) during the last few months and was stunned to note that they have incorporated such abominable material in the Old Testament about holy prophets that no Muslim can even think of such sacrilege. That is why I have decided to publish such portions from the Old Testament alongwith portions of the Holy Quran to show in what esteem the Muslims hold the prophets of the Old Testament and Jesus Christ and his mother Mary against the despicable treatment given to these prophets in the Old Testament.

Now it is upto the Christians and the Jews to decide whether they or the Muslims are on the right path.

The edition of Bible used for extracts is the new revised standard version Catholic Edition published by Thomas Nelson for Theological Publications in India Banglore while the English translation of Al-Quran is by Muhammad Marmaduke Picthal.

LATIF QURESHI