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How can Christians best love Muslims in their communities? This is one of those questions that we really need to grapple with as we see increasing numbers of refugees
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How can Christians best love Muslims in their communities? This is one of those questions that we really need to grapple with as we see increasing numbers of refugees
Muslims are very curious to understand how Christians celebrate Christmas. From a Muslim’s point of view, they only see the gift-giving, decorations, and big feasts that come around every December
Both Muslims and Christians give as part of their religious practice or worship. We can use this common ground to connect with our Muslim neighbors and friends
“I want to share my faith with my Muslim friend, but I don’t know where to start.” Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Talking about your relationship with Jesus can be uncomfortable at the start, and then when you add the fact that Islam and Christianity are so opposed to each other
Odds are you have a lot of questions about Islam. You weren’t raised in an Islamic household or culture, so of course, you’re not going to understand everything your Muslim friends say or do!
In the same way that Christianity has its own vocabulary (also jokingly called “Christianese”) Islam has words that those outside of Islam won’t understand. We’ve compiled a quick list of these words to help you.
If you have Muslim friends, you've probably heard them mention Muhammad with praise more than once. Who is he, and why is he so important in the Islamic faith?
Saudi Arabia has historically been one of the most Islamic and strict nations in the world, largely due to the fact that it has two of the Islam’s biggest landmarks – Mecca and Medina. Saudi Arabia also has extremely large access to oil reserves which has helped the country advance rapidly in recent decades
What does unhealthy evangelism have in common with unhealthy relationships? One person trying to change another. This is one of the most common mistakes Christians make when they try to witness to non-believers.
We are always excited to help you prepare for any questions that your Muslim friends will probably ask you. That's why we couldn’t leave it at just five! (P.S. if you missed our first post
There are countless perspectives that we can discuss during Women’s History Month. For example, we can compare significant Christian and Muslim women throughout history
While Turkey is not politically affiliated with Islam, the cultural presence of Islam is overwhelming. There are no laws against converting to Christianity, but any Muslim who leaves Islam is punished and isolated from their friends and family. Socially and culturally, Turkey is shut off from the Gospel.
Both Islam and Christianity believe there is more to life after we die, however what that is and how we get there is very different.
When you are talking to a friend, and you have gained enough trust in the friendship, you both begin to open up about things.
Ramadan has begun for your Muslim friends! From April 2nd to May 2nd, the Islamic world is fasting between sunrise and sunset in order to complete one of the mandated Five Pillars of Islam!
While Easter is a well-known story and event in Christian circles, your Muslim friends have little knowledge of why it is such a big deal to you!
Prayer in Islam is not the same as our prayer life as Christians. Muslims are under a strict schedule of prayers that they must follow to please Allah
Marriage is a milestone in life that is treated differently in every culture and religion around the world. A marriage starts a new family and a new life with a partner.
Can you recognize a Muslim from the way they dress? Not necessarily! You may get confused between Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs, because they all have traditional religious garments that may appear very similar in our eyes as Westerners.
Somalia is an Islamic country on the horn of Africa. Even though there are over 14 million people living in Somalia, the Christian population is only in the hundreds according to Open Doors.
The best way to approach sharing the Gospel with a Muslim is with an authentic desire to share the love of Christ with them.
As one of the Five Pillars of Islam, the Hajj is mandatory for Muslims (with some exclusions for medical conditions).
Eritrea is a small country near the Red Sea on the horn of Africa. It is ruled by its unelected President Isaias Afewerki, and though there was a constitution made in 1993 when Eritrea gained independence.
We are called to love people and invest in them, but even Jesus had boundaries when it came to His friendships and relationships. The term “boundaries” in relationships is a very modern term, but Jesus exercised the idea of boundaries very explicitly in His life.
Sudan is one of the poorest countries in the world. With a population that is mostly Sunni Muslim and only 2% Christian, we need to pray for the growth of the Church and the spread of the Gospel.
As our world grows more and more connected through social media and a wide variety of cultures are represented in our cities and states, it is important to teach our children how to love someone who is different from them, especially when it comes to religious differences.
What do you do if a friend has an emotional connection with a Muslim? Your friend is a Christian, and you know that they value having God at the center of their life. So what do you do?
Believers are under-equipped and not prepared to support their brothers and sisters in Christ who come from an Islamic background. It is important for us to know the unique challenges that MBBs face, and how you can help them in those specific circumstances.
Muslims believe that Allah is the main artist, and only he has the right to form any rendition of a living thing. Even if art is not a personal passion of yours, it is important to realize that having a restriction on art is something that will affect a Muslim every day.
Libya is an Islamic country, with only a small percentage of the population being Christians, all of whom have to live out their faith in secret. Christians are constantly under pressure, never knowing if they will be found out.
A fatwa helps a Muslim have the assurance that what they are doing is most honoring to Allah and therefore will gain them more of his favor.
Fact: It is up to Christian men to connect with Muslim men. But why?
It is important for you to understand your friend’s background and what drew them into Islam to truly be able to meet them where they are.
The conversation about the differences between Islam and Christianity has gone on for centuries. We’ve covered a lot of detail about many of the differences in other blog posts, but if you’re looking for a basic understanding then you’ve come to the right place.
There is a huge gap between Muslims who are trying to hold true to Islam’s values and the western culture they may live in. This gap is a space for Christians to step in and speak truth into our Muslim friend’s life.
The Muslim population greatly outnumbers Christians and is projected to grow, so we can only expect greater persecution of the Church from all angles.
Building a friendship with someone who comes from a different religious background can be challenging, especially when your faith is such an important part of your life.
We wrote this blog post to help you find the balance between having constructive conversations and avoiding unnecessary tension with your Muslim friends.
As the weather gets colder and the days are shorter, the ways you can hang out with your Muslim friends are going to change!
As followers of Jesus, we are often passionate about the truth (as we should be) and we are passionate about telling others the truth, which is something that we have been called to do! One thing we have not been called to do? Argue.
One of the biggest steps your Muslim friend can take on their journey to discovering Jesus is attending church! And they’re most likely not going to take this step on their own.
What you may not realize, is that while you are trying to introduce your Muslim friend to Jesus, they may be trying to convince you to become a Muslim!
Most Christians are surprised to hear that many of their Muslim friends and neighbors are excited for the holiday season!
If you have a Muslim family move into your neighborhood, what should you, as a Christian, do? Welcome them with open arms.
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Whether it is through a “secret Santa” arrangement at your job or a personal gift you want to give them, giving your Muslim friend a gift is something we encourage Christians to do!
Let's look at what the Quran teaches about Mary, what the Bible tells us, and then learn how to approach this topic with your Muslim friend.
In order to share the relationship we have with God with our Muslim friend effectively, we need to be able to point out how it is different (and better) than what Allah offers them.
It is so easy to retreat into our Christian circles for the month of December. However, this is one of the best times of the year to share Jesus with our Muslim friends!
If you have high hopes for what you can begin to do this next year, it is best if you go into it with a plan, accountability, and achievable goals. We encourage you to pray about adding evangelism to your New Year’s resolutions.
Many things are going on as we turn the clocks from 2022 to 2023, let’s look at some events that could be harder to talk about, so that you are prepared to either bring it up in a conversation or respond when your Muslim friend brings it up.
Once the door to have spiritual conversations has been opened, there are some important things that you need to address as your Muslim friend begins to open up to a relationship with Jesus.
Today we are focusing on the different approaches to fasting, the what, how, and why in both the Quran and the Bible. This way you can learn what your Muslim friend believes, compare it to what the Bible says, and figure out how to talk about fasting with them!
Whether working remotely or in person, you may be the only coworker who is paying attention and showing care to your Muslim coworker. This alone may cause him or her to start wondering why you are different, kind, and caring.
Once you get close to your Muslim friend and you’ve had multiple conversations about faith and beliefs, the opportunity will naturally arise for you to share your testimony with them.
Rajab is considered a sacred month because it marks the anniversary of Isra and Miraj, the night journey Muhammad claimed to have made to heaven.
We are a whole month into 2023, and there are many things that you could be discussing with your Muslim friend when it comes to current events. Let’s take a closer look at two events that could be talking points.