From Mathematics to Mecca: The Unexpected Journey of a Canadian Logician

"The truth is never afraid of being questioned. Only falsehood fears inquiry.”

Abdul-Ahad Omar (Gary Miller)

A Research Article by Majid Ali

1. A Mission Begins: The Christian Professor and the Quran

In the 1970s, Dr. Gary Miller was no ordinary man. A Canadian mathematics professor and a devout Christian, Miller was known for his sharp logic, analytical mind, and deep involvement in Christian missionary work. He wasn't just a casual believer—he was committed to spreading the Gospel and challenging any belief system that conflicted with his own.

With this mission, Miller decided to take on what he considered the "greatest rival" to Christianity in the East: Islam. And what better way to begin than to read its holy book, the Quran, and expose its flaws?

He opened the Quran, expecting to find confusion, contradiction, and outdated tales. But what he discovered instead shook the foundations of his beliefs.

2. The Unusual Voice of the Quran

From the very beginning, something felt different.

The Quran did not read like a book written by a man. It did not follow the narrative structure he was used to in the Bible. There were no long stories glorifying prophets as heroes, no self-praise from the author, and no signs of human ego.

Instead, the Quran spoke in a commanding, direct, and sometimes challenging tone:

> "If you are in doubt about what We have revealed to Our servant, then produce a chapter like it..." (Quran 2:23)

Miller was stunned. Who challenges readers like this—especially in the 7th century, when literacy was rare?

3. Scientific Signs in a 7th-Century Scripture

As a man of science, Miller was particularly intrigued by the Quran's references to natural phenomena—things that were only scientifically confirmed centuries later:

The development of the human embryo in stages

The expanding nature of the universe

The protective layers of the atmosphere

The water cycle and the role of mountains in stabilizing Earth’s crust

He admitted that these verses did not sound like guesswork. And they certainly weren’t written in the style of someone with no scientific knowledge.

Instead of finding errors, he was finding evidence.

4. What the Quran Didn't Say: A Profound Realization

Miller realized something equally powerful—not just what the Quran said, but what it didn’t say.

Unlike other religious texts, the Quran:

Did not contain personal stories of Muhammad’s life

Did not speak about his family griefs or joys

Did not glorify him or present him as divine

Didn't even mention the names of his wives or children

If Muhammad (peace be upon him) had written the Quran, Miller thought, surely it would contain more of his own personal influence. But it didn’t. The Quran was strangely and powerfully selfless.

5. A Turning Point: Logic Meets Revelation

Miller’s study went on for months. He used the same critical approach he used in mathematics disprove the theory until only the truth remains.

Yet, the Quran held up to every test.

In his own words (paraphrased):

“If this book was written by a man, it couldn’t have been Muhammad. And if it wasn’t written by Muhammad, then who wrote it?”

This question haunted him.

Eventually, he reached a conclusion that he never expected:

The Quran was not authored by a human being.

6. Embracing Islam: From Gary Miller to Abdul-Ahad Omar

With humility and conviction, Gary Miller embraced Islam. He took the name Abdul-Ahad Omar, meaning "Servant of the One God."

He was no longer the man trying to disprove Islam. He had become a servant of its message, dedicating the rest of his life to helping others understand the Quran—not as a scholar preaching, but as a former skeptic who had walked the road of doubt to the door of truth.

He gave lectures around the world, the most famous being: "The Amazing Quran", in which he broke down the logical and scientific structure of the Quran in a way that stunned even his critics.

7. The Legacy of a Mind Transformed

What makes Gary Miller’s story so compelling is that he did not come to Islam through emotion or culture. He came through logic, investigation, and truth-seeking.

He asked hard questions, demanded hard evidence—and the Quran provided both.

Today, his journey continues to inspire not just Christians, but thinkers, scientists, and seekers of truth from all backgrounds.

8. Final Reflections: What This Story Teaches Us

In an age of confusion, where information is abundant but wisdom is rare, Gary Miller’s journey stands out as a beacon.

His story teaches us that:

True belief doesn't fear questions it welcomes them

Truth can withstand scrutiny, time, and analysis

The Quran is not just a religious book; it is a message to the intellect and the heart

If a Christian professor of logic could find truth in the Quran, what’s stopping anyone else?

Closing Words: A Gentle Invitation

This isn’t a call to change religion—it’s a call to investigate, to read, and to seek.

Whether you’re a believer, skeptic, or someone simply curious, give yourself the chance to read the Quran with an open mind. That’s what Gary Miller did—and it changed his life forever.

The truth is never afraid of being questioned. Only falsehood fears inquiry.”

Abdul-Ahad Omar (Gary Miller)