There is something true and holy in Islam according to the

official teaching of the Catholic Church. This book explains what

the Catholic Church has actually recognized officially as true and

holy in Islam. The purpose of this book is to promote better

understanding between Muslims and Christians by recognizing

what is true and holy in Islam. Its starting point is what the

Catholic Church said in 1965: "The Catholic Church rejects

nothing that is true and holy in these religions. She regards with

sincere reverence those ways of conduct and of life, those

precepts and teachings which, though differing in many aspects

from the ones she holds and sets forth, nonetheless often reflect a

ray of that Truth which enlightens all men" (Vatican Council II,

Declaration Nostra Aetate , n.2). The author is convinced that the

recognition of what is true and holy in other religions is the best

way forward for interreligious dialogue. He explores a new

approach to religions based on the recognition of the truth of other

religions. The book will help Muslims and Christians appreciate

justly the official convictions of the Catholic Church about Islam.

When the author has presented the truth of Islam he explores new

and creative ways to preserve and promote the good things,

spiritual and moral, as well as the socio-cultural values found

among followers of Islam.