These books have been recommended by one or more InterVarsity staff. Those in bold were recommended twice or more. Book descriptions come both from staff comments and websites.

A Muslim's Heart: What Every Christian Needs to Know to Share Christ with Muslims by Edward J. Hoskins (The Navigators) – Short and filled with personal experiences and stories from Dr. Hoskins' years of making friends with Muslims in many different countries.

Aisha My Sister by Sally Sucliffe (Solway Gallery) – Companion book to Ishmael My Brother, the author focuses on the lives of Muslim women (particularly South Asian) in the UK and practical suggestions for outreach to them in a western context.

Call of the Minaret by Kenneth Cragg (Oneworld Publications, third edition) – First published in 1956, this book remains one of the most acclaimed works in the field of Muslim-Christian relations. The author reveals that the Muslim call to prayer contains a summons for Christians and Muslims alike.

Cross and Crescent: Responding to the Challenge of Islam by Colin Chapman (InterVarsity Press) – Helps Christians recognize and overcome our prejudice, better understand Islam and share the good news in a loving manner. Very practical and complete.

Daughters of Islam by Miriam Adeney (InterVarsity Press) – Focuses on stories and the practicals of ministry to Muslim women.

Encountering the World of Islam by Keith E. Swartley (Authentic) – The textbook for the 12-week Caleb Project course on Islam. This course blends textbook knowledge with hands-on assignments, field trips and practical experiences. Check it out on www.encounteringislam.org.

Healing the Broken Family of Abraham: New Life for Muslims by Don McCurry (Minstries to Muslims) – A new and interesting book written by a man who’s spent most of his life befriending and ministering to Muslims.

I Dared to Call Him Father by Bilquis Sheikh (Chosen) – The testimony of a Pakistani woman who comes to faith in Christ.

Is the Injeel Corrupted? by Fouad Masri (CrescentProject.org) – A Lebanese man makes the case for the gospel to Muslims.

Ishmael My Brother by Anne Cooper (Monarch Publications) – A Christian introduction to Islam written in a gentle and constructive tone.

Islam: An Introduction by Winfried Corduan (InterVarsity Press) – A downloadable 33-page ebook that serves as a good introduction to the history of Islam and central beliefs and practices of Muslims.

Muslims, Mothers, and Mini-skirts by Christine Mallouhi (Spear) – A great introduction to Middle Eastern (and Muslim) cultural values, the role of women in society and practicals of witness.

Sharing Your Faith With a Muslim by Abdiyah Akbar Abdul-Haqq (Bethany House) – A witnessing tool, published in 1980.

The Holy Qu’ran: English Translation and Commentary by A. Yusuf Ali, editor (Wordsworth Editions Ltd) – This translation is considered by some to be the best in English.

The New Encyclopedia of Islam by Cyril Glasse (AltaMira Press) – A great resource for defining Islamic terms and words that you will encounter in dialogue with Muslims.

The Prophet and the Messiah by Chawkat Moucarry (InterVarsity Press) – An Arab Christian’s perspective on Islam and Christianity. Looks at the Qur’an, the writings of Islamic theologians, and the Bible with an aim towards promoting dialogue. A dense and scholarly work.

The Unseen Face of Islam: Sharing the Gospel with Ordinary Muslims by Bill Musk (Kregel Publications) – Shares the thoughts and experience of the average Muslim and is designed to help develop a workable evangelistic strategy. Explains folk Islam.

Touching the Soul of Islam: Sharing the Gospel in Muslim Cultures by Bill Musk (Kregel Publications) – Acquaints readers with the difference between Muslim and Western cultures and points out similarities in Muslim and Biblical worldviews.

Understanding the Koran by Mateen Elass (Zondervan) – Covering the background on its writing, how it’s used and viewed by Muslims, and some suggestions on how it should and should not be used in conversations with Muslims.

Waging Peace on Islam by Christine Mallouhi (InterVarsity Press) – The author, who married into a Muslim family, suggests we should emulate St. Francis, who during the Crusades went to be with the Muslims and even shared the gospel with the Sultan.

What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam by John Esposito (Oxford University Press, USA) – Written in a question and answer format by a very readable expert in Islam.

Why the Rest Hate the West by Meic Pearse (InterVarsity Press) – The author shows how many of the underlying assumptions of Western civilization contradict the cultural and religious values of significant people groups. Pearse's analysis provides a starting point for intercultural dialogue and rapprochement.