Catholic Answers Live #12563 What Is the Islamic Dilemma? Sharia Law and Evangelization - William Albrecht
Jan 27, 2026
William Albrecht, a Catholic apologist and patristics scholar, tackles Sharia law, its role in Islamic law, and how it affects evangelization. He contrasts Islamic and Christian portrayals of Jesus, explores why leadership seeks common ground with Islam, and addresses whether sharia is a scare tactic and if Muslims enforce conversion.
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The Islamic Dilemma Exposes A Contradiction
- The 'Islamic dilemma' highlights a logical contradiction in the Quran about affirming yet later denying earlier Scriptures.
- William Albrecht argues extant biblical manuscripts from Muhammad's era show no widespread corruption to justify the Quran's corrective claim.
Name Choice Reflects Different Christology
- The Quranic name 'Isa' signals more than a linguistic shift; it reflects a different Christology that denies Jesus' divinity and atoning death.
- Albrecht says this name change severs the Hebrew theological meaning embedded in 'Yeshua' (Yahweh saves).
Begin Dialogue From Shared Beliefs
- Start interfaith dialogue by affirming genuine points of common ground, such as reverence for Mary, before addressing deep disagreements.
- William Albrecht uses shared beliefs to open doors for evangelization rather than begin with confrontation.
