Qureshi's parents, devout members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, instilled in him a strong Islamic faith and identity, and their relationship with him is a significant aspect of his life story.

A Christian apologist and Qureshi’s close friend from university, who introduced Qureshi to Christian theology and apologetics, greatly influencing his religious journey.

Christian scholars and apologists who play key roles in Qureshi’s exploration of Christianity by introducing him to historical methods of evaluating religious claims, particularly regarding Jesus's resurrection.

An influential Evangelical Christian apologist whose works provided Qureshi with arguments and evidence that were pivotal in his evaluation of Christianity and Islam.