Bring Us Your Champions! Master List of Christian-Muslim Debates.

With the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful,

As salamu 'alikum wr wb (May the Peace, Mercy of Allah and Blessings be upon you)

Bring Us Your Champions! Master List of Christian-Muslim Debates:

This is intended to be a “Master Debate List” between Christians and Muslims. I do not think that such a complete list of debates between Christians and Muslims exist any where else. I will also update and amend this list in the future as encounters between Christians and Muslims happen more frequently insh'Allah. I will eventually host of all these debates on my blog (except where copy right violation or no debate material is found).

The State of Muslim-Christian apologetic today. 2010

My own personal thought about debates is that not much is really solved in them. I think to a degree it does the great faith traditions of Islam and Christianity a disservice to talk about immensely important topics in 20 minute presentations and 20 minute rebuttals with 20 minute cross examination. Allot of debates these days truly seem to be about the ego and 'showing up' the other person. Very rarely do any of us (Muslim or Christian) listen to the other side. Some times both Muslims and Christians come to debates hoping to throw a fast curve ball at their respected opponent. Some debates do not focus on the topics and turn into a free for all. Yet other debates are well moderated and well conducted and there is a sense of respect. These following list of debates run the gamut of personalities and academic backgrounds. You have people who are well researched and studied to people who take up apologetic and polemic as a 'hobby horse'.

My own thought is that if you were to weigh up the Christian representation on this particular “master list' in terms of their academic qualifications they are vastly superior to their Muslim counter parts in an array of areas. Our young people have not taken effective public speaking courses such as 'Toast Master'. The other sad issue concerning some of this young talent is that I have not seen older Muslim apologist/debaters take these men 'under their wing' so to speak to pass on knowledge and learning. I have been lamenting the fact that Muslim apologetic approach is long due an over haul. Many Muslims have been using the same apologetic that has been used the last 25-30 years. On this list I see a few Muslim brothers whom I myself would consider a 'flash in the pan'. Yet nonetheless they have defending Islam in public forums and debates which is more than I can say for myself. I also see in the list of Muslim debaters talent, youth and sincerity.

The amazing fact is this Christians have just begun to scratch the surface of Islamic written works. The other interesting point is that Christians have never debated any of Islam's scholars. This means that Christians you see debating are actually debating people who have taken an interest in Christian-Muslim debate. Christians have never debated Islam's learned people. The reason being is that Islam's learned be they Shi'a or Sunni do not see Christianity today as a credible threat. Islam is more concerned with hedonism and distraction from the divine.

One thing the Muslim does not tend to appreciate about Christianity is that though the Churches of Europe are all but turning into museums Christianity is not down for the count yet. Christianity has more experience with hedonism and secular society and open critique of it's faith than has Islam. In fact much of the early debates between Christians and Muslims one will find that it was Muslims who always wanted to debate topics that put Christians on the defensive. The Christians soon wizened up. Yet the other thing I noticed about the names on the Christian 'master list' of debaters is that they are getting older. Islam still has youth and we have the talent. Allot of these young men are diamonds in the rough. For the most part Muslims have been lazy in apologetic.

However, as Christians see Islam as a credible threat they have hit Islam with everything they got. That said I think our young and dynamic Muslim talent are learning. There is allot of prejudice and bigotry towards Islam. With reliance upon Allah the up and coming generation of Muslim debaters and apologist are more than up to the challenge.

How I break down this “master list” is by first giving the “Cord Debates”. This was a series of discussions from 1991-1993 between Christian scholars and Muslim apologist.

Next I give the 6 part debate that was held on the John Ankerberg show which I think compliments this list.

I than give a list of Muslim apologist/debaters in alphabetical order. What is given is a brief bio about the speaker and his/her web site if any.

Lastly I give a list of Christian apologist/debaters in alphabetical order. I give a brief bio and any web site of him/her as well.

One Final Note: This 'Master List' nor the information provided is endorsed by any of the following speakers/apologist. I make everyone free from my claims. I have tried to represent the truthfulness of my finds on the various speakers, and their respective debate histories.

If anyone finds the information inaccurate, wishes to dispute a point, or make known of other debates they feel should be included on the list you are free to contact me at
thegrandverbalizer19@gmail.com

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Cord-1 Christian-Muslim dialogue 1991

The Muslim Side: Jamal Badawi, Hussein Morsi, Imam Sayed ElSayed, Jeffery Lang
The Christian Side: D. Woodberry, H. Voglarr, Paul Martison, Rev. Chastain.

1)The Concept of God in Islam and Christianity
2)Was Jesus Divine Or was He a Prophet of God?
3)Is Muhammed a Prophet of God?
4)Is the Bible the Word of God?
5)Is the Qur'an the Word of God?
6)The Way to Salvation


Cord-2 Christian-Muslim dialogue 1992

The Muslim Side: Jamal Badawi and Hussein Morsi
The Christian Side: Robert Douglas and Gleason Archer

1)God as Viewed in the Bible and the Qur'an
2)The Authenticity of the Bible
3)The Authenticity of the Qur'an
4)The Cross and Salvation


Cord-3 Christian-Muslim dialogue 1993

The Muslim side: Jamal Badawi, Imam Syed ElSayed, Sister Aysha Bey, Yvonne Haddad
The Christian side: D. Bishop, Lois Livezey, Sister Jean Hughes, J.J Pawlikowski, J Sherer.

1)Basic Human Rights as Viewed by Christianity and Islam
2)Treatment of Women in Christianity and Islam.
3)Treatment of Minorities in Christianity and Islam.



John Ankerberg Christian-Muslim debate series

Muslim speakers are Jamal Badawi and Hussein Morsi
Christian speakers are Anis Shorrosh and Gleason Archer
1)The Concept of God in Christianity and Islam
2)Is Jesus God or a Prophet?
3)Is Muhammed a Prophet of God?
4)The Crucifiction of Jesus: Muslim and Christian perspectives
5)Is the Bible the Word of God?
6)Is the Qur'an the Word of God?
7)The Way to Salvation in Christianity and Islam

Hiarm O. Hutto (Christian) vs Salah El Dareer (Muslim) October 21-22, 24-25,1974)

Proposition 1: Jesus the Messiah is the only begotten Son of God, was crucified for the sins of the world, and the New Testament is God's final revelation. (Hutto affirmed, El Dareer denied).

Proposition 2: The advent of the Prophet Muhammed is clearly foretold in both the Old and New Testaments, and the Qur'an is God's final revelation. (El Dareer affirmed. Hutto denied).

Currently the above debate is available from 'Faith and Facts Bookstore', Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Champions of Islam

Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction, and argue/debate with them in a way that is best. Indeed, your Lord is most knowing of who has strayed from His way, and He is most knowing of who is [rightly] guided. (Holy Qur'an chapter 16:125)

Abdullah Al Andalusi Bio: Abdullah is of Portuguese/Arab extraction and was brought up as an Anglican Christian. He converted to Islam at the age of 14, and has since studied Islam in depth. He also has an academic background in Computer Science. Abdullah has had a long experience in working for Islamic intellectual revival and the establishment of Islamic shariah in the Muslim world. He has debated and shared platforms with Christians, secularist and Atheist. Abdullah is best known for his debates with James White where he has offered devastating critique of the Trinity doctrine. Perhaps one of his greatest strengths is his organisational abilities; including but not limited to the establishment of the MDI (Muslim Debate Initiative). His ability to bring the media together for public events related to Islam is remarkable.The MDI is genius in that it brings about Muslims of various schools of thought to work for the common objective of the promulgation of Islam.

Website: http://www.thedebateinitiative.com

Debates:
Abdullah Al And alusi vs David Wood “The Concept of God in Islam and Christianity”
Abdullah Al Andalusi vs David Wood “Is Christianity a Religion of Peace?”
Abdullah Al Andalusi/Seymour Hader Yahya vs David Wood and Nabeel Qureshi: “Is Islam a Religion of Peace?”
Abdullah Al Andaulsi vs James White “Is Belief in the Trinity Mandated by God?”
Abdullah Al Andalusi vs James White The Big Trinity Debate”
s Abdullah Al Andalusi vs Jay Smith “Which Is the True Religon of Peace For Today?”
Abdullah Al Andalusi vs Jay Smith “ The FITNA of Geert Wilders”

Abdullah Kunde Bio: Abdullah Kunde is a convert to Islam from a mixed German-Jewish heritage. Abdullah is a university student who lives with his wife and dog and has a background in the Hebrew language. Humble and approachable Kunde has a unique gift in the area of conveying the message of Islam to non-Muslims. His debates are very academic and are a joy to watch and learn from. Brother Abdullah is a huge fan and advocate of 'Australian rules football'.

Website: currently none available.

Blog: http://apologeticstudent.blogspot.com/

Debates:
Abdullah Kunde vs Samuel Green: “The God of the Old Testament Jesus or Allah?
Abdullah Kunde vs Samuel Green: “The Preservation of the Bible and Qur'an" Abdullah Kunde vs Samuel Green: "Tawheed vs Trinity"
Abdullah Kunde vs James White: “ Which is a Guidance to Humanity The Qur'an or the New Testament?”
Abdullah Kunde vs James White: “Salvation in Christianity and Islam” (The Christian site abnsat has not made this debate available)

Adnan Rashid Bio: Adnan is a historian with a specialty in the history of Islamic civilization, comparative religion and Hadith sciences. He also takes a keen interest in Islamic numismatics, ancient manuscripts and antiques. He has debated many high profile figures in the field of politics, history, theology and Christianity.

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He has defended his views successfully in many prestigious universities including University of Warsaw (Poland) and the American University of Beirut (Lebanon). Adnan has represented Islam and Muslims internationally appearing on a number of radio and TV platforms.

He is presently serving as a Khateeb at a West London mosque where he is presently conducting an extensive course on the life the Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him).

Adnan believes that Islam is a way of life which promotes modernity (in all of its positive manifestations) and provides practically realistic solutions for all problems facing mankind.

Adnan Rashid is a senior researcher at the Hittin Institute, and is also a lecturer for iERA.

Website: http://www.thebigdebates.com

Debates:
Adnan Rashid vs David Wood "The Satanic Verses: Fabricated or Authentic?"
Adnan Rashid vs David Wood "Peace and Violence In Christianity and Islam"
Adnan Rashid vs Jay Smith “Does the Bible Mention Muhammed?”
Adnan Rashid vs James White “Does the Trinity necessitate Shirk?”September 21, 2008,
Adnan Rashid vs James White “Trustworthiness of the Bible vs the Qur'an”
Adnan Rashid/Hamza Andreas Tzortzis vs Beth Grove/Jay Smith “Islam and Christianity which one for 21century Britain?” Adnan Rashid vs Carlton McDonald “Is the Qur'an a Divine Revelation from God?” May 5^th 2010 Adnan Rashid vs Jay Smith (Christianity and Islam in the Modern World) Adnan Rashid vs Clive Thorn (Islam or Christianity which is the way forward?)

Ahmed Deedat Bio: Sheikh Ahmed Hoosen Deedat was Born on the 01 July 1918 in the Surat district of India in 1918. His father emigrated to South Africa in 1927 with him. Ahmed Deedat was a very bright student and excelled in school. Lack of finance interrupted his schooling and at an early age of 16 he took on the first of many jobs in retailing and short assistant.
After reading a book called Izharul Haq – The Truth revealed, a book about a debate with Christian Missionaries in the then British India, Sheikh Deedat was spurred on in the direction of Dawah – Islamic Missionary Activity to halt the tide of the then Christian onslaught against Islam.

Over the next four decades, he immersed himself into a host of activities. Conducting Bible classes, lectures and debates the world over. He established the first Islamic Seminary in Southern Africa to train propagators at As-salaam educational Institute - Braemar.
He is the founder of the largest Islamic Dawah Organization in the world, the Islamic Propagation Center International and became its president.
He has published more than 20 books and distributed millions of copies of FREE literature and pamphlets the world over. Many of Sheikh Deedat’s publications have been translated into the many different languages of the world : Russian, Urdu, Arabic, Bengali, Bangladeshi, French, Amharic, Chinese, Japanese, Mayalam, Indonesian,, Zulu , Afrikaans, Dutch, Norwegian amongst others.

He delivered thousands of lectures all over the world, crossing all the continents and successfully engaging some of the biggest names in Christian evangelists in public debates. Sheikh Deedat’s debates and lectures are available all over the world in the various languages in Video and DVD format.His career in the field of Comparative Religion took him across all five continents and dialogue with the heads of the Protestant world in America and the late Pope John Paul.

So fearless was his stand in defending the truth that Sheikh Deedat was refused entry into France and Nigeria on the pretext that ‘ he would cause a civil unrest’.Sheikh Deedat also received a personal phone call at the IPCI from former President Nelson Mandela who was in Saudi Arabia at the time, congratulating Deedat for his international icon status in the Muslim World.
He was awarded the prestigious King Faisal Award in 1986 for his sterling services to Islam in the field of Propagation. May Almighty Allah bless his soul, accept his efforts for the cause of da’wah and grant gracious patience to his loved ones during this trying time.

Website: http://www.ahmed-deedat.co.za/Books/contents.html

Debates:
Ahmed Deedat vs Josh McDowell “Was Christ Crucified?”
Ahmed Deedat vs John Gilchrist (Topic Of Discussion Not Certain)
Ahmed Deedat vs Prof Floyd E Clark “Was Christ Crucified?”
Ahmed Deedat vs Anis Shorrosh “Is Jesus God?” Royal Albert Hall London
Ahmed Deedat vs Anis Shorrosh “The Qur'an or the Bible Which is God's Word?”
Ahmed Deedat vs Eric Bock 'Is Jesus God?'-Denmark
Ahmed Deedat vs Stanley Sjoberg :”Is the Bible the Word of God?”
Ahmed Deedat vs Stanley Sjoberg “Is Jesus God?”
Ahmed Deedat vs Robert Douglas 'Cruxifion or Crucifiction Fact or Fiction?”
Ahmed Deedat vs Jimmy Swaggart “Is the Bible the Word of God?” (This debate is memorable in that Jimmy Swaggart poked fun at Deedat and Polygamy and latter Swaggart was found to be with New Orleans prostitutes)
Ahmed Deedat vs Bishop General Wakefield “Was Jesus Christ Crucified?”

Ali Atarie Bio: currently none available.

Website: currently none available.

Debates:
Ali Atarie vs Mike Licona “Was Jesus Resurrected or Rescued?”
Ali Atari vs David Wood “ Who Was Muhammed?”

Bassam Zawadi Bio: Bassam has a Bachelor degree with a double major in management and marketing. He also has a Masters degree in strategic marketing. Bassam has participated in Muslim Christian dialogue and debates around the world. He currently resides in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In my view brother Bassam is a very effective public speaker and he is one of the best people to answer questions on the Qur'an it's compilation and related issues since Dr. Jamal Badawi.

Website: http://www.call-to-monotheism.com/

Debates:
Bassam Zawadi vs Thabiti Anyabwile “Who is God and how are we Saved?” March 2, 2009 Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Bassam Zawadi vs David Wood “Does the Evidence Show that Christianity Is True?”
Bassam Zawadi vs David Wood “Does the Evidence Show that Islam is True?”
Bassam Zawadi vs Tony Costa 'Was Muhammed Assured of His Salvation?”
Bassam Zawadi vs Nabeel Qureshi “Has the Qur'an been Perfectly Preserved?” (Complete and total decimation of the critiques of Islam)

Bassam Zawadi vs James White "Has Islam Misunderstood Christianity?" Bassam Zawadi vs Thabiti Anyabwile "How can we find forgiveness from a Holy God?"

Ehteshaam Gulam Bio: Ehteshaam Ulhaq Gulam also known as 'Iron Man' has already made a huge impact on the Muslim-Christian debate scene. Working on a degree in English Education and Business Law he currently attends Eastern Michigan University. He is working on getting his book published 'From Christianity to Islam'. He is also a member of both ISNA and MCWS. The name 'Iron Man' was appropriately given to him for having debated three top Christian apologist in such a short span of time. He even debating a top Christian apologist James White during an impromptu.Ehteshaam takes matters of religion very seriously, so naturally he felt slighted after learning that James White holds no accredited doctorate degrees. However, Ehteshaam continues to be a man willing to give anyone a fair chance. If Ehteshaam Gulam takes up a Toast Masters course on public speaking, and continues delving into the historical development of both Islam and Christianity no doubt that 'Iron Man' will continue to be a force in apologetic.

Website:http://answering-christian-claims.com
Blog: http://thelifeofehteshaamgulam.blogspot.com/

Debates:
Ehteshaam Gulam vs James White “Discussion with James White”
Ehteshaam Gulam vs Mary Jo Sharp 'Did Jesus Die on the Cross?”
Ehteshaam Gulam vs David Wood 'Was Jesus Crucified?”



Farhan Qureshi Bio:(Updated as of 12:48Pm Tuesday June 14th 2011) Farhan Qureshi is a former Qadiani who converted to Islam at the age of 17. He once envisioned himself following family tradition by becoming a missionary for his former religion until renouncing it and converting to Islam. He has since dedicated his efforts to debating Qadianis and Christians. He has also been defending Islam against allegations by their respective missionaries. Farhan is one of my favorite Muslim apologist today. He is polite, calm and puts his trust solely on Allah. I sincerely hope this brother continues his studies in Islam and/or studies under the learned scholars of Islam. Farhan Qureshi has the potential to go far in Muslim-Christian debate. He is especially interested in learning, documenting and exposing the psychological methods employed evangelizing Muslims. His interest include Comparative Religion, Psychology, Philosophy, and Sociology. (Recently Farhan Qureshi has left the Salafi sect of Islam and embraced Atheism. It remains to be seen if he wishes to be left alone with his new world view or will he debate people like Adam Deen, William Lane Craig and Hamza Andreas Tzortzis)
Website: www.defendingislam.com

Debates:
Farhan Qureshi vs Sam Shamoun “Does the Old Testament teach the Trinity”
Farhan Qureshi vs David Wood “Can we Trust the Qur'an?”
Farhan Qureshi vs David Wood “Who Was Muhammed?”
Farhan Qureshi vs Nabeel Qureshi “Who Was Jesus?
Farhan Qureshi vs James White "Did Jesus Claim to Be God?" September 21 2008
Farhan Qureshi vs Tony Costa "Did the Apostle Paul Distort the Christian Faith." Ottawa March 2010
Farhan Qureshi vs Tony Costa "Was Muhammed Assured of His Salvation?"
Farhan Qureshi vs Tony Costa "Why Should I Embrace Islam or Christianity?"

Habib Ali Bio: currently none available
Website: currently none available.

Debates:
Habib Ali vs Tony Costa “Tawheed vs Trinity”


Hamza AbdulMalik Bio: Raised as a Christian and reverted to Islam in 1970. He has committed himself to the study of Comparative Religion for the past 35 years. Mr. Malik has a special interest in New Testament theology and the historical Jesus, his person and his mission. In 1988, Mr. Malik was co-instructor of an international Da'wah Course sponsored by the International Propagation Center, Inc. (IPCI) of Durban. Mr. Malik is a skilled debater and has engaged in Christian-Muslim dialogue and debates in many cities in the United States and abroad. He engaged in the first ever Muslim-Christian Marathon Debate with Pastor William 'Bill' Lockwood of the Church of Christ in Marshal Texas. International orator and speaker Khalid Yasin attended that debate. He has conducted numerous lectures and seminars on the study of Comparative Religion as a tool for Da'wah. A crisis of conscious forced Hamza AbdulMalik out of the debate scene as he moved away from a Sunni Muslim perspective to what is now known as 'Qur'an Only'. The Qur'an only movement has itself split into several schisms. Hamza AbdulMalik will be sorely missed because he has a very unique approach to debating Christians.

(Both Anis Shorrosh and Robert 'Bob' Morey backed out debating Hamza AbdulMalik)

Website: currently none available.

Debates:
Hamza AbdulMalik vs Rev. Samuels “Is the Bible God's Word?” (Debate footage witheld from the Christian)
Hamza AbdulMalik vs Richard Keohane “Was Christ Crucified?”
Hamza AbdulMalik vs James White “Does the New Testament Teach that Jesus is God?”
Hamza AbdulMalik vs Otto Helwig “The Bible or the Qur'an?”
Hamza AbdulMalik vs Peter Gerber live television debate “Is Jesus God?”
Hamza AbdulMalik vs Rev. Donald Delukie “Was Christ Crucified to death?”
Hamza AbdulMalik vs Callum Beck “ How to obtain Salvation According to the Qur'an and the Bible”
Hamza AbdulMlaik vs Jack Evans 'Is Muhammed fortold in the Bible”
Hamza AbdulMalik vs Jack Evans “Is Christ Jesus God?”
Hamza AbdulMalik vs Bishop Pernel “Is Jesus God?” Y.H.W.H ministries
Hamza AbdulMalik vs Mike Thomas “Is Christ Jesus God?”
Hamza AbdulMaiik vs William Bill Lockwood Marathon Debate
Hamza AbdulMalik vs Bill Lockwood “ Is the Bible the Word of God?” (Bill Lockwood witheld this debate)
Hamza AbdulMalik vs Bill Lockwood “The Mission of Jesus To Whom Was He Sent?”
Hamza AbdulMalik vs Bill Lockwood “Is Jesus God?”
Hamza AbdulMalik vs Bill Lockwood “Is Muhammed fortold in the Bible?”
Hamza AbdulMalik vs Bill Lockwood “Did Jesus Christ Die on the Cross?”



Hamza Andreas Tzortzis Bio: Hamza Andreas Tzortzis is an international public speaker on Islam. He is a writer with articles, essays and commentaries on political philosophy, the philosophy of religion and society. Hamza is an intellectual activist actively engaging on issues pertaining to religion, social cohesion and politics. Hamza is also a researcher with a recent publication on non-Muslim perceptions on Islam and Muslims.

Hamza regularly participates in debates and symposiums with leading intellectuals, public speakers and academics on topics concerning western and Islamic philosophy, politics and current affairs. For example he participated in a debate with the president of American Atheists, Dr. Ed Buckner on Islam or Atheism?, he also debated the editor of the Philosophy Now magazine Rick Lewis, entitled God: Delusion or Truth? and he participated in a debate with the best selling author, philosophy lecturer and chair of the British Humanist Association's Philosophers Group Peter Cave on Can We Live Better Lives Without Religion? More recently Hamza debated the highly acclaimed professor, Simon Blackburn, who is one of the leading atheist and humanist academics in the world. The debate was held in the historic Cambridge University debating chambers.

Hamza regularly appears in the media explaining and demystifying Islam and providing unique perspectives on current affairs. He has appeared on the BBC, BBC Arabic, BBC Radio 4, BBC Asian Network, Press TV, Islam Channel, Nile TV, Ummah TV, Iqra TV, TV3 (Malaysia) and National Public Radio of America.

Hamza lectures all around the world on topics related to Islam, philosophy and politics. He is a regular speaker at universities across the UK and he is one of the main initiators of the contemporary emergence of Muslim public speakers using Islamic and Western philosophy to shed light on Islam and demystify its way of life.

Website: http://www.theinimitablequran.com/
Blog: http://hamzatzortzis.blogspot.com/

Debates:
Hamza Andreas Tzortzis/Adnan Rashid vs Beth Grove/Jay Smith “Islam and Christianity which one for 21century Britian?”


Hussein Morsi Bio: No Information available
Website: currently none available.

Debates:
Hussein Morsi vs Gleason Archer 'The Qur'an or the Bible Which is God's Word?”


Jalal Abulrub Bio: Currently residing in Kentucky, USA, Jalal is Palestinian with dual Jordanian/American nationality. He is a well-known da’ee (One who invites to Islam and educates non-Muslims about Islam). He has translated several books (while being affiliated with Darus-salaam, KSA & Dar of Islamic Heritage, Florida) and currently has devoted much of his time to translate Zaad-ul-Ma’aad, the monumental work of Imaam Ibnul-Qayyim (rahimahullaah).

Webiste: www.islamlife.com

Debates:
Jalal Abulrub vs James White: “Does the New Testament Teach that Jesus is God?” April 12, 2008
Jalal Abulrub vs David Wood: “Is Muhammed a Prophet?”
Jalal Abulrub vs Craig Winn: November 14, 2005 -- Jalal Abualrub dida live public debate with Craig Winn on Islam on The Mike Gallagher Radio Show.

Jamal Badawi Bio: Jamal Badawi is an Egyptian born Muslim Canadian professor in Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is a well-known author, activist, preacher and speaker on Islam and Muslims. He completed his undergraduate studies in Cairo, Egypt and his Masters and Ph. D. degrees at Indiana University in Bloomington, In.

Dr. Badawi has authored several books and articles on Islam. He also researched, designed and presented a 352-segment television series on Islam, shown in many local TV stations in Canada and the US and in other countries as well. Audio and video copies of this series are widely available throughout the world. Some titles of his published works are: Selected prayers, Gender Equity in Islam, Muhammad in the Bible, Status of Women in Islam, Polygamy in Islamic Law, The Earth and Humanity : An Islamic Perspective, Islam: A Brief Look, Muslim Woman’s Dress According to the Qur’an and the Sunnah and Islamic Ethics.

In addition to his participation in lectures, seminars and interfaith dialogues in North America, Dr. Badawi was invited as a guest speaker in various functions throughout the world. He is also active in several Islamic organizations, including the Islamic Society of North America and is the Founder/chairman of the Islamic Information Foundation, a non-profit foundation seeking to promote a better understanding of Islam and the Muslims towards non-Muslims. He has lectured extensively in North America and abroad, and is an excellent speaker on a variety of topics including Islam & Christianity. He is an expert in Christian-Muslim Dialogues. Dr. Badawi is also a member of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Fiqh Council.

Dr. Jamal Badawi is also a Guest Scholar at The American Learning Institute for Muslims.
Website: currently none available

Debates:
Jamal Badawi vs Jay Smith “ Is the Qur'an the word of God?” August 9, 1995 Trinity College, University of Cambridge
Jamal Badawi vs Anis Shorrosh “The Qura'n word of God or word of Muhammed?”
Jamal Badawi vs Anis Shorrosh “Is Jesus God?”
Jamal Badawi vs Robert Morey “Is the Allah of the Qur'an the one true and universal God?” November 9 1996 Columbia University South Carolina
Jamal Badawi vs Robert Morey 'Is the Qur'an the word of God?”
Jamal Badawi vs William Lane Craig “The Concept of God in Christianity and Islam”
Jamal Badawi vs John Rittenhouse “Is Jesus God?” Jamal Badawi and Shabir Ally vs Dr. David K. Bernard and Rev J "The Nature of Jesus Christ in Christianity and Islam"

Muhammed Awal Bio:

Sheikh Ahmed Mohammed Awal is the director of Zaitun Dawah Institute, a think tank and research center with headquarters in Seattle Wa. State, and branches in New York, Atlanta, Nigeria and Ghana. Sheikh Awal is also a co-founder and dawah director of South Seattle Islamic Center (SSIC), Seattle Wa. State.Sheikh Awal is a scholar on science comparative religion and logic. He holds a diploma in Agriculture. Science and Irrigation engineering from college of Irrigation and Surveying in Kano State Nigeria. He also holds a degree in Engineering Survey at the college of Environmental Studies at Kaduna Polytechnic. Sheikh Awal also holds diploma in logic and public speaking (toast masters) in seattle institute of advance studies. Sheikh Awal has acquired skills necessary to present the comprehensive message of Islam to people of all faith or those with no faith at all. In particular his scholarly knowledge of the Holy Bible combined with logic and pleasant approach to dialogues and debates has given him the winning edge in many public encounters. Sheikh Awal has championed the cause of Islam and have debated eminent Christian scholars and atheist across the continental USA, Canada, Europe and Africa. He has presented papers on Islam in numerous forums and public presentations. Sheikh Awal is a chaplain in both the Federal and State prisons in North-western United States. Sheikh Awal teaches ISLAM IN FOCUS in a Jesuit college, a Catholic institution in Seattle. He lectures in Universities, colleges, Churches, mosques across the USA and Canada. Sheikh Awal is a regular on local televisions and forums in both Atlanta and Seattle. He has established a dawah center in Seattle, Nigeria and Ghana.
Website: currently none available.

Debates:
Muhammed Awal vs Tony Costa: “Crucifixion or Crucifiction?”
Muhmmed Awal vs James White “Is the Bible We Have Today the Word of God?” June 20th 2010
Muhammed Awal vs James White "Jesus: A Prophet of Allah or Divine Son of God?"June Muhammed Awal Backed out of this debate and latter "IronMan" -Ehteshaam Gulam filled in.

Nadir Ahmed Bio: A self learned Muslim apologist who began his interest in apologetics under the name of 'Monkeypox' in Paltalk. Known for his abrassive and fierce tactics, Nadir Ahmed showed up personally at the church of Christian apologist James White 'demanding' that he debate him. Nadir Ahmed's whereabouts are currently not known. He was last seen on a video by Josh McDowell entitled 'Shariah Love in Dearborn' that was in circulation on Ytube.

Website: (web site not listed due to malicious content that can harm computers) I suggest if you are curious to look up his web site 'www.google.com'

Debates:
Nadir Ahmed vs David Wood "God: Trinity or Tauheed"
Nadir Ahmed vs James White “Can We Trust the New Testament?”
Nadir Ahmed vs Sam Shamoun “Is Islam a Religion of Peace?”
Nadir Ahmed vs Giron “Science in the Qur'an” September 9th, 2003

Osama Abdullah Bio: currently none available
Website: www.answering-christianity.com

Debates:
Osama Abdullah vs Nabeel Qureshi “Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?”
Osama Abdullah vs Nabeel Qureshi “Is the Qur'an Miraculous? May 9th 2009
Osama Abdullah vs Nabeel Qureshi “Scientific Miracles of the Qur'an” Aug 27, 2010
Osama Abdullah vs James White “Was Jesus Crucified or Substituted?” September 20, 2008
Osama Abdullah vs James White “Can We Trust the New Testament?” September 20, 2008
Osama Abdullah vs Sam Shamoun “Is Muhammed a True Prophet?”
Osama Abdullah vs Tony Costa “Is Muhammed a Prophet?”
Osama Abdullah vs David Wood “Was Muhammed a True Prophet?”
Osama Abdullah vs Tony Costa “Is the Bible the Word of God?”
Osama Abdullah vs David Wood 'Does Science Show that Islam is True?”


Sami Zatari Bio: Dubbed the 'Marlon Brando' of Muslim apologist; Sami Zaatari is an experienced speaker for Muslim-Christian apologetics. His calm and laid back approach to issues that many find emotionally taxing make Sami one of the most approachable Muslim speakers. He has been involved in the field of Islamic apologetics for the past 3 years, writing hundreds of responses to christian polemics as well articles in defense of Islam. Sami's activites then progressed to public moderated debates two years later. Sami Zatari debated a leading Christian apologist at only 21 years of age. Taken by surprise Sami's simplistic yet theologically profound questions undoubtably left many Christians doing some 'soul searching'. He has currently completed his Creative writing degree in London.

Sami has been engaged in several debates in the US as well as in the UK. He has debated numerous Christian apologists including Dr James White of Alpha and Omega ministries, as well as Rob Scot of St Helens, London and many others.

Sami's interests include:

Muslim-Christian apologetics
Politics and current affairs
Theist-Atheist polemics
Islamic Studies

Sami maintains a webpage resource for Muslim-Christian apologetics, as well as his discourses with atheist and secular modernist ideas
Website: www.muslim-responses.com

Debates:
Sami Zatari vs James White “Is Jesus God?”
Sami Zatari vs Nabeel Qureshi “Who Was Jesus?”
Sami Zatari vs David Wood “Is Christianity a religion of Peace?”
Sami Zatari vs David Wood “Is Islam a religion of Peace?”
Sami Zatari vs David Wood“Was Muhammed a Prophet of God?”
Sami Zatari vs Sam Shamoun “The Great Trinity Debate” Sami Zatari vs Rob Scott “Salvation in Islam and Christianity” Sami Zatari vs Jay Smith “Who Is the Real Messiah? Is it the God-man Jesus of Christainity, or the Prophet Isa of Islam?” Sami Zatari vs Walid Shoebat on abnsat "The Mind of a Terrorist" (abnsat has not made this video available) Sami Zatari vs Louis Ruggerio "Is Christ Jesus God?" Sami Zatari vs Jay Smith "Can Christianity and Islam tolerate ea other?"

Shabir Ally Bio: Shabir Ally holds a B.A. in Religious Studies from Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, with a specialization in Biblical Literature, and an M.A. in Religious Studies from the University of Toronto with a specialization in Quranic Exegesis. He is now in his fourth year of PhD studies in Quranic Exegesis at the University of Toronto.

He is the president of the Islamic Information & Dawah Centre International in Toronto where he functions as Imam. He travels internationally to represent Islam in public lectures and interfaith dialogues. He explains Islam on a weekly television program called ‘Let the Quran Speak’.

Website: www.shabirally.com

Debates:

Shabir Ally and Jamal Badawi vs Dr. David K. Bernard and Rev J "The Nature of Jesus Christ in Christianity and Islam"
Shabir Ally v Shenk “Revelation of God in the Scriptures”
Shabir Ally vs Shenk “Muslim and Christian Perception of God”
Shabir Ally vs Shenk “Cross Ressurection and Salvation”
Shabir Ally vs Shenk “ Abraham, Isaac and Ishmael”
Shabir Ally vs Shenk “Being a Muslim or a Christian how we see each other”
Shabir Ally vs V George Shilington “Was Paul the Founder of Christianity”
Shabir Ally vs Anthony Buzzard “Who is God and Jesus in the Bible?”
Shabir Ally vs Anthony Buzzard “What is the Gospel Jesus Preached?”
Shabir Ally vs John Gilchrist “Biblical and Quranic Approach to Peace”
Shabir Ally vs John Gilchrist “The Divine Origins, of the Bible and the Quran”
Shabir Ally vs John Gilchrist “The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ-Fact or Fiction?
Shabir Ally vs William Lane Craig “Who is the Real Jesus?” 2002
Shabir Ally vs William Lane Craig “Did Jesus Rise From the Dead?” 2002
Shabir Ally vs William Lane Craig “The Concept of God In Islam and Christinaity” 2002
Shabir Ally vs William Lane Craig “What Must I do to be Saved?”
Shabir Ally vs William Lane Craig “Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?” 2009
Shabir Ally vs Mike Licona “Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?”
Shabir Ally vs James White “Is the New Testament we have today Inspired?”
Shabir Ally vs James White “Did Jesus Die as a Willing Sacrifice?”
Shabir Ally vs James White “Is Jesus in the Old Testament?” November 17, 2008
Shabir Ally vs James White “Is Muhammed In the Bible?” November 17, 2008
Shabir Ally vs Robert Morey “Is the Allah of the Qur'an the one true and universal God?”
Shabir Ally vs Robert Morey '”Is the Qur'an the word of God?”
Shabir Ally vs Sam Shamoun “The Bible or the Qura'n Which Is God's Word?”
Shabir Ally vs Anis Shorrosh “Allah Vs Trinity”
Shabir Ally vs Anis Shorrosh “Is Muhamed in the Bible?”
Shabir Ally vs Anis Shorrosh “Crucifiction or Cruci-Fixion”
Shabir Ally vs Anis Shorrosh “The Bible or the Qur'an”
Shabir Ally vs Tony Costa “Jesus in Christianity, Jesus in Islam, Which account is Historically correct?”
Shabir Ally vs Tony Costa “The Jesus “Conflict”: Who Was Jesus?”
Shabir Ally vs Tony Costa “Who is God”
Shabir Ally vs Tony Costa “Did Jesus rise from the dead?”
Shabir Ally vs Jay Smith "Abdul Abu Saffiyah" vs. Jay Smith (Birmingham, February 1998) “Historical Sources for the Qur'an and the Bible”
Shabir Ally vs. Jay Smith (Leicester, May 8, 1998) “Is the Qur'an the Word of God?”
Shabir Ally vs Jay Smith “Who Is the Real Jesus?” Live Television Debate Atlanta Georgia
Shabir Ally vs Jay Smith “Peace and Violence in Christianity and Islam”
"Abdullah Al-Sadiq" vs. Mark Pickering (Birmingham, March 8, 2000)
Shabir Ally vs Dave Hunt “Violence in the Bible vs Violence in the Qur'an”
Shabir Ally vs Bob Benjamin and Glen Shentke Jesus in the Bible and Quran which account is accurate? 22 June 2009
Shabir Ally vs Dominee Hans Visser “Who is Jesus Prophet or God?”

Notes on Shabir Ally debates above. Shabir Ally early in his debate career may have been apart of some pranks that were not appropriate by standards of fair and open discussion. By appearing under the name of a kunyan (appellation that although not false is misleading) to make opponents think they are debating someone they are not. However, in all fairness the only one who seemed to complain was Jay Smith when he debated Shabir under the name of 'Abul Abu Saffiyah' above. Jay's claim is that it gave Shabir an unfair advantage as he would know Jay's material yet Jay would not know his material. At first this seems like a fair claim ( I would agree with Jay) however, consider the fact that Jay Smith did indeed show up to the debate so this must mean that he was “prepared” to debate Abul Abu Saffiyah. So one would wonder what kind of material published or circulated by Abul Abu Safiyyah was available that Jay came to debunk? Shabir Ally' had to use a Kunyan due to Jay Smith's refusal early in his apologetic career to debate Shabir. Though Shabir's antics were a bit childish, Jay Smith still has no grounds to stand upon. That said the majority of Shabir Ally's debates are scholarly as Shabir has grown spiritually and intellectually.

Shadid Lewis Bio: Shadid Lewis, is a former Christian and is president of Hampton Mosque Islamic Centre in Hampton Virginia. He possesses a certificate of comparative religion from Islamic Research and Propagation Center International. Shadid has debated with Christian apologist in the United States and has participated in numerous online interfaith community debates. Shadid's interest include: Refuting Anti-Islamist, Muslim Christian Discussions, Current Events and World History.

Website: www.hamptonmosque.com



Debates:
Shadid Lewis vs David Wood “Did Jesus Rise from the dead?”
Shadid Lewis vs David Wood “"Peace and Violence in Christianity and Islam".
Shadid Lewis vs Nabeel Qureshi “The Case for Islam vs The Case for Christianity- Why We Chose to Leave and Believe”

Yahya Hayder Seymour Bio: A Scotsman (albeit half filipino) living in London, England happily married. Currently studying Islamic Studies in an academic setting as well as the more traditional system of Islamic education in the Hawza Seminary. IVery much into Islamic Apologetics particularly in defence and offence with Christian Missionaries. A former Christian turned born again believer in God's true religion. He threads the path of the 14 Impeccable, Infallible Guides of the Prophet (saw) and his family. He is open to discussion and debate having debated a top Christian -Muslim apologist.

Website: none currently available.

Blog: http://ithna-ashari.blogspot.com/

Debates:
Yahya Hayder Seymour vs David Wood “Was Muhammed a True Prophet?”
Yahya Hayder Seymour/Abdullah Al Andalusi vs David Wood/Nabeel Qureshi

Yusuf Buckas Bio: currently none available.
Website: currently none available.

Debates:
Yusuf Buckas vs John Gilchrist “Is the Bible the Unadulterated Word of God?”
Yusuf Buckas and Gary Miller vs Walt Stroker “The Qur'an or the Bible which is Authentic?”


Yusuf Ismail Bio: Yusuf Ismail is presently full-time in the legal profession and is additionally affiliated to the IPCI where he engages in primarily inter-faith discussions and debates with individuals from varying persuasions and religious and political backgrounds.

He earned a Bcom law law degree from University of Durban in Westville and a bachelors of law from University of Natal. He is a part time lecturer in law at Unisa SBL

He is heading the interfaith department of theIslamic Propagation Center International on a part time basis.

He is primarily involved in discussions focusing on the relevancy of Christianity and Islam in the modern world, discussions on Christian Muslim relations in postmodern society and the challenges of secularism in the 21st century. He has engaged in several debates with high profile Christian apologist and leaders. He recently debated William Lane Craig on the topic "Is Jesus God or both God and Man". Needless to say his razor sharp arguments left Dr. Craig with little room for rebuttal.

Website: currently none available.

Debates:
Yusuf Ismail vs William Lane Craig “Is Jesus God or Both man and God?”
Yusuf Ismail vs Piet Styrdom “Origin of Scripture The bible - The Quran Science and the Nature of Reality” 1st November 2008
Yusuf Ismail vs Bob Benjamin and Pastor Glenn Schentke “Salvation in History: Evidence for and against the Crucified Messiah” 7th Febuary 2009
"The Christian-Muslim Approach to the New Testament-Word of God or development of man? " was convened at the Seapoint Civic centre between Dr. David Seccombe and public debater Yusuf Ismail.
Yusuf Ismail vs John Gilchrist ( I am not aware of the contents of this debate)
Yusuf Ismail vs David Foster ( I am not aware of the contents of this debate) Yusuf Ismail vs Dr. John Azumah (London school of theology): "Why Christian Why Muslim?" 17 October 2010

Zakir Naik Bio: Zakir Naik was born in Mumbai, India on the 18th of October, 1965. He got his medical degree from the University of Mumbai but it is as an orator in Islam and Comparative Religions that he has become renowned all over the world. His inspiration was the late Muslim Scholar Sheikh Ahmed Deedat who died in 1996 in South Africa after suffering a stroke

Zakir Naik has travelled to countries all over the world like the USA, South America, UK, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Australia, Hong Kong Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore to give public lectures.
One of his famous debates is with Dr William Campbell of the USA on the topic " the Qur'an and the Bible in the light of sciences" His audiences include famous personalities, political leaders and religious scholars. Recently Dr/ Naik has extended an invitation to Pope Benedict XVI to have an open interfaith dialogue in front of a world audience on the Qur'anand the Bible. The invitation has yet to be accepted.
In all fairness top Christian apologist in the United States have sent invitations to Zakir Naik to debate them. The invitation has yet to be accepted by Dr. Naik. Dr. Naik seems content on having one debate with William Campbell has his debate legacy to the world.

Wesite: www.irf.net/

Debates:
Zakir Naik vs William Campbell “The Bible and the Qur'an in the Light of Science”

Women Champions of Islam

Aminah Assilmi Bio:Aminah Assilmi, a prominent Muslim lecturer, writer and women's rights advocate in the U.S., died Friday morning in a car accident in Tennessee. She was returning with her son from a speaking engagement in New York. Sister Aminah was reportedly killed instantly; her son was injured and taken to hospital.

Sister Aminah, who was 65, served as the Director of the International Union of Muslim Women. Despite previous health setbacks, including battles with cancer, sister Aminah continued to be active and maintained a rigorous schedule of speaking engagements around the United States.

Sister Aminah is survived by her children Amber, Whitney, and Mohammad, and by several grandchildren. May Allah show mercy to sister Aminah, and strengthen her family in their time of sorrow. She will be sorely missed by Muslims in the U.S. and around the world.

Website: currently none available.

Debates:
Aminah Assilmi vs Deborah Scroggins “'Debate on Womens Rights and Roles in Islam”


Tabbasum Hussein Bio: Dr. Tabassum Hussein, Born and raised in London, England, she acquired a BSc (HONS) in Biological Sciences at the University of Westminster, an MSc in Advanced Neuroscience at University College London, and lived in Australia for six years acquiring a PhD in Psychological Medicine (Neuroscience) at Monash University, Victoria. Recently settled with family in Toronto, Canada. She is experienced in challenging Christian (Evangelical in particular) and Secular interpretations of women in the Quran. She has made history becoming the first Muslim woman to engage in a moderated debate with a Christian woman.
Website: curently none available.

Debates:
Dr. Tabbasum Hussein vs Mary Jo Sharp: “Women in the Bible and the Qur'an”
Dr. Tabbasum Hussein vs Beth Grove: “Women in Marriage: In the Quran and the Bible”

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The Champions of Christianity.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (Matthew 28:19)

But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, (1 Peter 3:15)

Anis Shorrosh Bio: A Palestinian Arab who has been a pastor for over 40 years in Israel and America. His father and cousin were killed in events surrounding the Israeli capture of Nazareth, his hometown, and he and his family became refugees in Jordan. Hatred for Israelis filled his mind until Jesus, the One who had made his hometown famous, transformed his life. Shorrosh is a graduate of Clarke, and he has earned a Master in Theology, a Doctorate in Ministry and a Doctorate in Philosophy. He has serveda as a pastor and evangelist in the Middle East from 1959-1966.

In addition to preaching the Gospel, Dr. Anis Shorrosh has debated several top Islamic scholars such as: Ahmed Deedat, Dr. Jamal Badawi, and Shabir ally on various Islamic and Christian topics. Dr. Anis Shorrosh is currently in jail due to tax evasion. Police were alerted to his residence by neighbors who saw him setting fire to a massive amount of documents. Anis Shorrosh current whereabouts are unknown.

Website: currently none available.

Debates:
Anis Shorrosh vs Ahmed Deedat “Is Jesus God?” Royal Albert Hall London
Anis Shorrosh vs Ahmed Deedat “The Qur'an or the Bible Which is God's Word?”
Anis Shorrosh vs Jamal Badawi “The Qura'n word of God or word of Muhammed?”
Anis Shorrosh vs Jamal Badawi “Is Jesus God?”
Anis Shorrosh vs Shabir Ally “Allah Vs Trinity”
Anis Shorrosh vs Shabir Ally “Is Muhamed in the Bible?”
Anis Shorrosh vs Shabir Ally “Crucifiction or Cruci-Fixion”
Anis Shorrosh vs Shabir Ally “The Bible or the Qur'an”

Anis Shorrosh vs Hamza AbdulMalik: Anis backed declined to debate Hamza AbdulMalik 'Is Muhammed Fortold in the Bible'

David Wood Bio: David is a former atheist, he came from a chaotic upbringing. David's turning point for Christ came after a conflict with his father, whereupon after blugenoning him with a ball-penn hammer he was sent to a psychiatric ward. It was during this time that David began to think about the direction his life was taking. He converted to Christianity after examining the evidence for Gods existence. David became curious about Islam after hearing that it means 'submission'. Fascinated by themes involving rape and sadism David began a path of discovery that would eventually lead to Christian-Muslim apologetic as a hobby. David's favourite movies include, Sophies Choice, Boondock Saints, and Gangs of New York; all of which have sadomasochistic themes. His favorite music includes Dire Straights known for their hit song 'Les Boys'. A song about men who lead double lives.He holds degrees in Biology and Philosophy and is coauthor of the book, 'Who Was Jesus? Who Was Muhammad? Two Debates'. David Wood is currently involved in a legal battle with a co-apologist Nabeel Qureshi over allegations that they were causing unlawful disturbance during an Arab festival held in Detroit Michigan. David has held two debates with leading Atheist John Loftus, and numerous debates with Muslims.

Academics:

David is a teaching fellow at Fordhan University (A Jesuit University in Bronx New York), where he teaches Philosophical ethics.

Website: www.AnsweringMuslims.com

Debates:
David Wood vs Nadir Ahmed "God: Trinity or Tauheed"
David Wood vs Bassam Zawadi: “Does the Evidence Show that Christianity Is True?”
David Wood vs Bassam Zawadi “Does the Evidence Show that Islam is True?”
David Wood vs Shadid Lewis “Peace and Violence in Christiaity and Islam”
David Wood vs Farhan Qureshi “Can we Trust the Qur'an?”
David Wood vs Farhan Qureshi “Who Was Muhammed?”
David Wood vs Sami Zatari “Is Christianity a religion of Peace?”
David Wood vs Sami Zatari “Is Islam a religion of Peace?”
Daivd Wood vs Sami Zatari “Was Muhammed a Prophet of God?”
David Wood vs Adnan Rashid "The Satanic Verses: Fabricated or Authentic?
David Wood vs Adnan Rashid "Peace and Violence In Christianity and Islam"
David Wood vs Ali Ataie “Who Was Muhammed?”
David Wood vs Osama Abdullah “Was Jesus Crucified?”
David Wood vs Osama Abdullah “Does Science Show Islam is True?”
David Wood vs Ehteshaam Gulam “ Was Jesus Crucified?”
David Wood vs Abdullah Al Andalusi “Is Christianity a Religion of Peace?”

James White Bio: James White is the director of Alpha and Omega Ministries, a Christian apologetics organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. He has taught Greek, Systematic Theology, and various topics in the field of apologetics. He has authored or contributed to more than twenty books, including The King James Only Controversy, The Forgotten Trinity, The Potter's Freedom, and The God Who Justifies all self published. He is an accomplished debater, having engaged in more than one hundred and three moderated, public debates with leading proponents of Roman Catholicism, Islam, Southern Baptist, Presbyterian (pedo-baptism), Berean (Arminian), Church of Christ, Oneness Pentacostals, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Mormonism, as well as leading Agnostics such as Bart Ehrman, John Dominic Crossan, Marcus Borg, and John Shelby Spong. An unabashed defender of Calvinism , he has demonstrated on numerous occasions his willingness to tackle any opponent who takes issue with Calvinist soteriology. He is the only elder of the Phoenix Reformed Baptist Church, and makes it known that he answers only to himself and God. He has been married to Kelli for more than twenty-seven years, and has two children, Joshua and Summer.

Academics: Though James White does not hold an accredited doctorate he would like people to know that he does indeed hold a legitimate Masters degree (MA in theology), 1989 from the very legitimate school, Fuller Theological Seminary. When questioned about his unaccredited doctorate White often claims that the system is unfair and puts people like him at a disadvantage.

Website: http://aomin.org/

Debates:
James White vs Hamza AbdulMalik “Does the New Testament Teach that Jesus is God?” (This was James White's first debate with a Muslim opponent)
James White vs Shabir Ally 'Is the New Testament we have today Inspired?”
James White vs Shabir Ally “Did Jesus Die as a Willing Sacrifice?”
James White vs Shabir Ally “Is Jesus in the Old Testament?” November 17, 2008
James White vs Shabir Ally “Is Muhammed In the Bible?” November 17, 2008
James White vs Sami Zatari “Is Jesus God” November 13, 2008,
James White vs Nadir Ahmed “Can We Trust the New Testament?” March 21, 2008
James White vs Imam Shamsi Ali “The Bible and the Qur'an” June 25, 2009
James White vs Zulfiqar Ali Shah 'The Bible vs. The Qur'an: A Comparison” November 20, 2008
James White vs Farhan Qureshi “Did Jesus Claim to Be God?” September 21, 2008,
James White vs Osama Abdullah: “Was Jesus Crucified or Substituted?” September 20, 2008
James White vs Osama Abdullah: “Can We Trust the New Testament?” September 20, 2008
James White vs Adnan Rashid: “Does the Trinity necessitate Shirk?”September 21, 2008,
Adnan Rashid vs James White “Trustworthiness of the Bible vs the Qur'an”
James White vs Jalal Abulrub: “Does the New Testament Teach that Jesus is God?” April 12, 2008
James White vs Abdullah al-Andalusi “Does Belief in the Trinity Necessitate Polytheism?”
James White vs Abdullah al-Andalusi 'The Big Trinity Debate”
James White vs Abdullah Kunde “ Which is a Guidance to Humanity The Qur'an or the New Testament?”
James White vs Abdullah Kunde: “Salvation in Islam and Christianity” .....(Christian side has not made it available)
James White vs Imam Syed Z. Sayeed “Jesus in the Bible and the Qur'an” November 7, 2009
James White vs Sheikh Muhammed Awal “Is the Bible We Have Today the Word of God?” June 20th 2010
James White vs Sheikh Muhammed Awal "Jesus: A Prophet of Allah or Divine Son of God?"June 2st (This Debate Was Canceled by Sheikh Muhammed Awal and filled in by Etheesham Gulam) James White vs Bassam Zawadi "Has Islam Misunderstand Christianity?"

Note about James Whites Debates: The following are debates James White has declined.
James White vs. Dan Corner on OSAS 'Once Saved Always Saved'
James White vs Bob Ross Calvinist vs. Calvinist 'Regeneration Before Faith: Biblical Teaching or Heresy”
James White vs Louis Ruggerio Part 2 'Debating Calvinism'.... James White has yet to accept the challenge.

Jay Smith Bio:Jay has been a missionary with the Brethren in Christ World Mission since 1983 working in evangelism with Muslims in England, France, and Senegal. Jay is considered to be one of the top Christian apologists to Muslims in the world, and has been involved in over 12 formal debates with Muslim scholars globally. Jay Smith and Beth Grove are leaders with Hyde Park Christian Fellowship, a group of London evangelicals who study Islam and Muslim communities to bring the gospel to Muslims. Their methods put off Christians who prefer a less confrontational approach, but Smith and friends argue otherwise.

Website:http://www.debate.org.uk/

Debates:
Jay Smith vs Abdur-Raheem Green “Is the Qur'an the Word of God?” May 29, 1996 Southbank London University.
Jay Smith vs Jamal Badawi “Is the Qur'an the word of God?” August 9, 1995 Trinity College, University of Cambridge
Jay Smith vs Shabir Ally "Abdul Abu Saffiyah" vs. Jay Smith (Birmingham, February 1998) “Historical Sources for the Qur'an and the Bible”
Jay Smith vs Shabir Ally (Leicester, May 8, 1998) “Is the Qur'an the Word of God?”
Jay Smith vs Shabir Ally “Who Is the Real Jesus?” Live Television Debate Atlanta Georgia
Jay Smith vs Shabir Ally Peace and Violence in Christianity and Islam”
Jay Smith vs Adnan Rashid “Does the Bible Mention Muhammed?”
Jay Smith/Beth Grove vs Adnan Rashid and Hamza Andreas Tzortzis “Islam and Christianity which one for 21century Britain?”
Jay Smith vs Abdullah Al Andalusi “Which Is the True Religon of Peace For Today?”
Jay Smith vs Abdullah Al Andalusi “ The FITNA of Geert Wilders” Jay Smith vs Sami Zatari “Who Is the Real Messiah? Is it the God-man Jesus of Christainity, or the Prophet Isa of Islam?” Jay Smith vs Sami Zatari "Can Christianity and Islam tolerate each other?" Jay Smith vs Adnan Rashid "Christianity and Islam in the Modern World"

John Gilchrist Bio: currently none available.
Website: team member of answering-islam.org

Debates:
John Gilchrist vs Ahmed Deedat (The topic of this debate is not known to me)
John Gilchrist vs Yusuf Buccas “Is the Bible the Unadulterated Word of God?”
John Gilchrist vs Shabir Ally “Biblical and Quranic Approach to Peace”
John Gilchrist vs Shabir Ally “The Divine Origins, of the Bible and the Quran”
John Gilchrist vs Shabir Ally “The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ-Fact or Fiction?”

Mike Licona Bio: Born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1961, Mike became a Christian at the age of 10 and grew up in a Christian home. He attended Liberty University where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance (Saxophone). During his undergraduate studies, he had a strong desire to know God, devoting himself to studying the Bible daily. Mike has a passion and a love for Jesus Christ. If sincerity and warm personalities alone could bring people to Jesus he could convert the world with his heart of Gold. He decided to learn Koine Greek in order to read the New Testament in its original language and later completed a Master's Degree in Religious Studies

Mike has a Ph.D in New Testament Studies, April 2009, M.A in Religious Studies April, 2000.Author of Paul Meets Muhammad: A Christian-Muslim Debate on the Ressurection (Baker: 2006); Co-author of The Case for the Ressurection of Jesus (Baker: 2006) recipient of Christianity Today's 2005 “Award of Merit” (ie,3nd place “Book of the Year” in apologetics/evangelism); Contributed chapters in two other published books. Also a featured shcolar in Lee Strobel's book The Case for the Real Jesus and DVD The case for Christ. Mike has debated in public forms with Muslims Shabir Ally, and Ali Ataie, skeptics such as Dan Barker, Richard Carrie Elaine Pagels and Bart Ehrman..
Website: http://www.risenjesus.com/

Debates:
Mike Licona vs Ali Atarie “Was Jesus Resurrected or Rescued?”
Mike Licona vs Shabir Ally “Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?”

Nabeel Qureshi Bio: Before his fascinating discovery of Christainity Nabeel was a follower of the Qadiani religion ( a religion like Baha'ism that believes that many prophets can continue to come to humanity). Nabeel growing up in a traditional Indo-Pakistani culture felt many of the pressures that youth like him face growing up. What kind of education to get? Whom to marry?. The every day questions of life weighed on Nabeel very heavily. However, like Paul on the road to Damascus Nabeel had an amazing revelation. Nabeel had a dream in which Jesus Christ told him it was time to be a Christian. Confident in his new found faith in Jesus Nabeel set forth. As Nabeel's former Qadiani religion has many facets similiar to Islam this led Nabeel down a path that would lead into Muslim-Christian apologetics Nabeel became the apprentice of one David Wood who is now a co-apologist and missionary at thier joint web site. Nabeel holds an M.D in medical science. He has confidently debated Muslims on a range of topics. Nabeel would just like his family and friends to understand that he is very confident in his faith decision. It's very important for people to know how confident Nabeel is. For Nabeel being confident is everything.

As they saying goes, "One man has an argument and another has experience, the man with an argument is no good against a man with experience."

Academics: Masters degree in Christian apologetic from Biola University. He has a Medical doctorate from Eastern Virginia Medical School. He lives with his wife in Charlotte Virginia.

Website: www.AnsweringMuslims.com

Debates:
Nabeel Qureshi vs Paul Williams: “Converts Debate: Why they leave and why they believe”
Nabeel Qureshi vs Farhan Qureshi “Who was Jesus?”
Nabeel Qureshi vs Osama Abdullah “Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?”
Nabeel Qureshi vs Osama Abdullah “Is the Qur'an Miraculous? May 9th 2009
Nabeel Qureshi vs Osama Abdullah
Nabeel Qureshi vs Shadid Lewis “The Case for Islam vs The Case for Christianity- Why We Chose to Leave and Believe”
Nabeel Qureshi vs Sami Zatari “Is Jesus God?”
Nabeel Quresih vs Bassam Zawadi “Has the Qur'an been Perfectly Preserved?” Nabeel Qureshi vs Mutfti Sulaiman Hashim "Who is Jesus?" (The Salafi Muslim sect that represented Islam in the debate does not wish for the debate material to be released)

Robert Morey Bio: Dr. Robert A. Morey is the author of over 45 books, some of which have been translated into French, German, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, Polish, and Finnish. He is listed in The International Authors and Writers Who’s Who and Contemporary Authors. Many of Dr. Morey’s books are also available in electronic library format from Logos Bible Software.He earned a B.A. from Covenant College, an MDiv. and DMin. from Westminster Seminary, a PhD. from Louisiana Baptist University and an honorary D.D. from Faith Theological Seminary. 1969 B.A. (Philosophy) Covenant College 1972 M.Div. (Theology) Westminster Theological Seminary 1989 D.Min. (Apologetics) Westminster Theological Seminary
1996 D.D. (Islamic Studies) Faith Theological Seminary 2004 Ph.D. (Islamic Studies) Louisiana Baptist University

Professional Training
Dr. Morey has studied alongside some great Christian theologians and apologists.
They include:
Walter Martin (NYC, NJ CRI)
Francis Schaeffer (Covenant College, L’Abri in Switzerland)
Gordon Clark (Covenant College)
Cornilius Van Til (WTS)
Hans Rookmaaker (NYC, Holland L’Abri)
Dr. Morey is currently on the run from legal prosecution in California. Involved in a Church dispute and removed from his position at FIRE Robet Morey's current whereabouts are unknown. He is rumored to be some where in Pennsylvania. He is now retired from the ministry at the request of his conregants.

Website: www.faithdefenders.com

Note: About Robert Morey's debates. Robert Morey has not released his debate with Khalid Abdullah Tariq Al Masnour. The understanding the masses have is that Robert Morey's arguments were easily dismissed by Khalid Abdullah Tariq Al Mansour. *Update* (1:21pm Tuesday June 14th 2011) After trying to press both the Christian and the Muslim side to release the debates the Muslim side has finally released the debates done by Robert Morey and Jamal Badawi. They are found on my web site in (May 2011 section).

Debates:
Robert Morey vs Jamal Badawi “Is the Allah of the Qur'an the one true and universal God?” November 9 1996 Columbia University South Carolina
Robert Morey vs Jamal Badawi “Is the Qur'an the word of God?”
Robert Morey vs Shabir Ally “Is the Allah of the Qur'an the one true and universal God?”
Robert Morey vs Shabir Ally “Is the Qur'an the word of God?”
Robert Morey vs Khalid Abdullah Tariq Al Mansour “Live Television Debate Islam or Christianity which is True?”

Sam Shamoun Bio: Born in Kuwait of Iraqi Christian heritage Sam’s religious upbringing was based on the teachings known as the Nestorian Church. While he examined the Scriptures, he came into contact with the person of Jesus Christ. Upon closer look Sam realised that it was only in a reformed view of Christianity (namely Calvinism) that God shows his will to us. God also showed Sam during his time of intense study that he was able to recall scriptures with ease by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.

When asked about the name 'Cheeseburger' Sam jokes, 'The kids call me that."

Sam can be as calm as the ocean and within the blink of an eye can turn into a devestating hurricane. Though this erratic behavior has alienated many Muslims from the Gospel, and earned disdain from fellow Christans Sam continues to press on for the glory of Jesus. Mr. Shamoun has a no nonsense approach to apologetics. The gloves come off. Sam's one rule of thumb is that there is no rule of thumb in debate. Sam Shamoun has called several Muslim apologist “bastards” and is not above insulting people's mothers.*update* Please see Sam Shamoun's comments below. Sam Shamoun wants the audience to know that he didn't call the Muslim side bastards first. His statement is that Yusuf Ismail called him a bastard first than he (Sam Shamoun) called him (Yusuf Ismail) a bastard. Please see comments below where Sam would like to clarify. He believes this shows the power wrought effectual in him by the Lord Jesus Christ. Many Christians remain blind and bewildered to Sam Shamoun's unique gifts.

Considered by leading Calvinist apologist James White as an authority on the teachings of Islam. Sam Shamoun is known for his ability to crush, destroy, devestate, decimate, humiliate, butcher, kill, bury and ruin his opponents all for the glory of the risen Lord. Sam Shamoun takes no credit...... of course. Mr. Shamoun ascribes to a Calvinist soteriology. In his view since Jesus did not die for everyone but only for the elect if Muslims do not come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, at least Christians will not be tempted to become Muslims.

Academics: Sam Shamoun has a G.E.D from Urbana High School, Chicago Illinois. Sam Shamoun is mostly 'self taught'.

Website: Answering-Islam.org


Debates:
Sam Shamoun vs Osama Abdullah “Is Muhammed a True Prophet?”
Sam Shamoun vs Sami Zatari 'The Trinity Debate”
Sam Shamoun vs Nadir Ahmed “Is Islam a Religion of Peace?”
Sam Shamoun vs Shabir Ally 'The Bible or the Qura'n which is God's Word?”

*Note* on Sam's debates above: Sam Shamoun has virtually has ignored numerous pleas to list the debates done by Christians and Muslims on his web site. Sam Shamoun is constantly scouting for young Muslim children in Paltalk to debate with about Islam. Sam Shamoun backed out of a sponsored debate with Yusuf Ismail's student in South Africa before a live audience.Sam Shamoun would have had his transportation and hotel accommodations paid for. Instead of accept this challenge Sam offered a counter challenge that the participants come to 'PalTalk'. Sam has also suggested that debating on Satellite maybe helpful. Yet as the United States and South Africa live in different times zones the people of South Africa are puzzled by Sam's posturing. Many times when people have offered written refutations of his material he calls them 'cowards' because many people do not believe live debates solve much. It is an inconsistent standard to not want to accept a debate invitation to South Africa, and yet call people cowards who would rather address all his points via written refutation. But some times we revel in our own ego rather than the glory of God.

Samuel Green Bio: None currently available.
Website: team member of answering-islam.org

Debates:
Samuel Green vs Abdullah Kunde: “The Preservation of the Bible and Qur'an"
Samuel Green vs Abdullah Kunde: “The God of the Old Testament Jesus or Allah? 2010 Samuel Green vs Abdullah Kunde: "Tawheed vs Trinity" 2010
Samuel Green vs Sabri Samson “ Who is Jesus?” August 2008 Samuel Green vs Beylal Racheha: "Who Is Jesus?" 2010 (The Salafi Muslim sect that participated n the debate does not wish for their material to be released)

Thabiti Anyabwile Bio: Thabiti Anyabwile, Senior Pastor, is a native of Lexington, North Carolina (U.S.). He is the happy husband of Kristie and the adoring father of two daughters, Afiya and Eden, and son, Titus. Thabiti ascribes to a Calvinist soteriology. He began serving as elder/senior pastor in August 2006. He served previously as an elder/assistant pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church (Washington, DC) and as an elder at Church on the Rock (Raleigh, NC). Thabiti holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in psychology from North Carolina State University. A former high school basketball coach and bookstore owner, he enjoys preaching, reading, sports, and watching sci-fi films. Thabiti Anyabwile is a Council member with The Gospel Coalition. He has had historic occasion to share the gospel message to Muslims in open forums and debates in the United Arab Emirates.

Website: thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/thabitianyabwile/

Debates:
Thabiti Anyabwile vs Bassam Zawadi “Who is God and how are we Saved?” March 2, 2009 Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Thabiti Anyabwile vs Bassam Zawadi "How can we find forgiveness from a Holy God?" March 17th, 2011 Dubai, United Arab Emriates
Thabiti Anyabwile vs Ahmed Hameed “Who Is Jesus Christ (pbuh)? In The Light Of Holy Bible & The Qur'an.” University of Wollongong in Dubai.

Tony Costa Bio: Tony Costa has earned a B.A. and an M.A. in the study of religion from the University of Toronto. He is currently a Ph.D candidate with Radboud University of Nijmegen in New Testament studies. Tony is also a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society. His area of expertise is biblical and systematic theology, cults, the New Age Movement, and comparative world religions. Tony is also an ordained minister. As a Christian apologist, Rev. Costa gives reasons for the valid belief in Christianity, and also advocates the unique claims of Jesus Christ.

As a defender of the faith, Tony has engaged in debates with Muslims, Mormons, atheists, secular humanists, and other groups that challenge the historic Christian faith. Tony has lectured at the University of Toronto,York University, McMaster University, the University of Guelph, the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, Ryerson University, Queen's University, the University of Ottawa, Humber College, and Tyndale University College. He also lectures at various universities on the existence of God as well as the credibility of the Christian faith. Tony continues to speak at many events sponsored by Campus for Christ and the Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship.

Website: http://www.freewebs.com/tonycosta/

Debates:
Tony Costa vs Osama Abdullah “Is Muhammed A Prophet?”
Tony Costa vs Bassam Zawadi “Was Muhammed Assured of his Salvation?”
TonY Costa vs Farhan Qureshi “Was Muhammed Assured of his Salvation?
Tony Costa vs Shabir Ally “Jesus in Christianity, Jesus in Islam, Which account is Historically correct?”
Tony Costa vs Shabir Ally “The Jesus “Conflict”: Who Was Jesus?”
Tony Costa vs Shabir Ally“Who is God”
Tony Costa vs Shabir Ally“Did Jesus rise from the dead?”
Tony Costa vs Sheikh Muhammad Awal “Crucifixion or Crucifiction”
Tony Costa vs Habib Ali: “Tahweed or Trinity?
Tony Costa vs Farhan Qureshi: "Did the Apostle Paul Distort the Christian Faith?" Ottawa March 2010
Tony Costa vs Farhan Qureshi: "Was Muhammed Assured of his Salvation?"
Tony Costa vs Farhan Qureshi: Why Should I Embrace Islam or Christianity?"

William Lane Craig Bio: A man who really needs no introduction. Dr. Craig is an international lecturer and debater. He has spoken at numerous universities, including Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, Oxford, Cambridge, Moscow, and Peking. Moreover, he has spoken at numerous conferences and churches, including Willow Creek Community Church (Chicago), All Soul's (London), and McLean Bible Church (Washington, D.C.). Given his extensive experience, he is known for his skillful communication to both scholar and student alike. Dr. Craig believes that debates about the authenticity of the Bible, or the reliability of the New Testament documents “really don't help to establish Christian truths”. Dr. Craig decides not to debate on these issues.

William Lane Craig is research professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. He has earned doctorates from the University of Birmingham (England) (Ph.D. 1977), and the University of Munich (Germany) (D.Theol.1984) and has taught at Trinity Evangelical Seminary and Wheaton College, along with pursuing research at the University of Louvain (Belgium).

He has authored or edited over thirty books,including noteworthy Crossway titles like The Two
Tasks of the Christian Scholar (co-edited) (2007), Hard Questions, Real Answers (2003) and Time and Eternity (2001). He warns of the dangers of Calvinism.

Website: www.reasonablefaith.org

Debates:
William Lane Craig vs Shabir Ally “Who is the Real Jesus?” 2002
William Lane Craig vs Shabir Ally “Did Jesus Rise From the Dead?” 2002
William Lane Craig vs Shabir Ally “The Concept of God In Islam and Christinaity” 2002
William Lane Craig vs Shabir Ally “What Must I do to be Saved?”
William Lane Craig vs Shabir Ally "Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?” 2009
William Lane Craig vs Jamal Badawi “The Concept of God in Islam and Chrisianity” 1997
William Lane Craig vs Yusuf Ismail “Is Jesus God or Both Man and God” 2010


Women champions of Christianity

Beth Grove Bio: Beth Grove - Member of CCi (Christians Confronting Islam), public speaker and experienced apologist in Evangelical ministries.
Grove and colleague Jay Smith are leaders with Hyde Park Christian Fellowship, a group of London evangelicals who study Islam and Muslim communities to bring the gospel to Muslims. Their methods put off Christians who prefer a less confrontational approach, but Smith and friends argue otherwise.

Beth has had the 2nd ever public debate between a Christian and Muslim woman, and the first ever in the United Kingdom making history in the British isles.

Website: None currently available.

Debates:
Beth Grove vs Dr. Tabbasum Hussein”: “Women in Marriage: In the Quran and the Bible” March 5, 2010
Beth Grove/Jay Smith vs Adnan Rashid and Hamza Andreas Tzortzis “Islam and Christianity which one for 21century Britain?”

Mary Jo Sharp Bio: Mary Jo Sharp is an aspiring author and Christian apologist. She is a Certified Apologetics Instructor with the North American Mission Board (Southern Baptist Convention). Mary Jo holds a M.A. in Christian Apologetics with honors from Biola University (May 2008) and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education with distinction from the University of Oklahoma.

Before MJ became a Christian, she thought religion was for the weak-minded who needed a crutch to lean on. Her main influence in this decision was the portrayal of Christianity she saw on the television in the 80’s. Coming from a loving home where she was taught to think for herself and to be accepting of all people, she did not see the need for religion or a personal savior. For MJ, God basically did not exist in her thought life.
She desires to challenge all people to provide reasons for why they believe in whatever they believe. As a Christian apologist, Mary Jo is prepared to offer reasons for why she believes in the existence of God. She hopes to encourage other Christians to ask the hard questions about their faith and to find out what they really believe. No man is going to tell Mary Jo what to do unless that man is Jesus Christ!

Engaging the Culture
In November of 2006, Mary Jo formed the website Confident Christianity with her friend, Deanna Huff. Confident Christianity is dedicated to the discussion of theology, philosophy, and apologetics. In 2007, they began the "Facebook" group entitled, Two Chix Apologetics, which is one of the largest internet-community website apologetics groups. Mary Jo enjoys conversing with people of differing views and backgrounds from all over the world who challenge her to support their beliefs.

She made history engaging in the first ever moderated debate between a Christian woman and a Muslim woman.
Website: www.confidentchristianity.com

Blog: confidentchristianity.blogspot.com

Debates:
Mary Jo Sharp vs Ehteshaam Gulam “Did Jesus Die on the Cross?”
Mary Jo Sharp vs Dr. Tabbasum Hussein “Women in the Bible and the Qur'an”