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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.
You’ll probably hear your Muslim friend say that Jesus was an honorable prophet or a great teacher. Islam’s view on Jesus is important for Christians to know because it helps us find common ground to start from and also addresses where the Quran got it wrong.
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 March 11 to April 9, 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.
We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a passion for sharing the love of Christ with Muslims. Everything we do is funded by the generosity of people like you!
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 the Isra and Miraj, the night journey Muhammad claimed to have visited Jerusalem and from there made to heaven. This claim was one of Muhammad’s attempts to win over the local Jewish tribes and Christians and have them believe in his prophethood.
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.
Did you know that what Islam teaches about lying is wildly different from what the Bible teaches? Learning about Islam’s teachings is important for every Christian especially when we have Muslim friends.
In our blogs, we go into a lot of detail about different relationship dynamics between you and your Muslim friends, whether you are coworkers, neighbors, new friends, or have known each other for a long time. However, let’s go back to the basics about what loving your Muslim neighbor looks like.
For some Christians, the thought of inviting their Muslim friends into a relationship with Christ is daunting or even scary! Don’t let these questions and fears stop you! There are certain signs that you can look for and tips to use.
We were able to sit down with the co-founders of Call of Love, Samya and Mike. They have faithfully listened to the Lord’s calling for the past thirty-five years by serving in ministry and sharing the Gospel with Muslims. We already shared Mike’s portion of the interview last month, and now we get to hear from Samya, our Chief Operations Officer!
How does someone who is not a Christian, like for instance, your Muslim friend, learn how to read the Bible and study it on their own? If they are curious about a relationship with Christ, they will need to read the Bible, but they most likely will not know where to start.
Islam has its own version of this “salvation prayer” or confession of faith. A person’s life changes forever once they utter specific two sentences. They become followers of Islam, trapped into a life of rules and rituals they must follow strictly.
Our goal this year is to unite the Church in prayer for the Islamic world! Not only will we help you know what to pray for, but we also will share tools to help you stay consistent in your prayer.
Over the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset to gain favor from Allah and to prove their devoutness to him. It is not uncommon for Christians to think, “I should give them space during this month. It’s not a good time to talk to them about Jesus.” This couldn’t be further from the truth!
In recent decades, there has been a growing movement in the world, led by the western media, to coexist and tolerate everything and everyone. The coexist sign we see as a bumper sticker on cars looks innocent and good from the outside, but it has grown to become a tool to silence Christians in the western world.
Hesham graciously took the time to share his story with us, and now you can read it too! He shares what he’s learned as he’s pastored a congregation of believers who have left Islam to have a relationship with Christ, just like he did!
We’re going to look at what happens during Eid al-Fitr and how we, as Christians, can express our love to our Muslim neighbors during their special holiday.
We are blessed to meet and partner with many wonderful brothers and sisters in Christ from the persecuted church in the Arab world, many of whom have amazing stories of God’s faithfulness and providence. Christine is one of those special sisters.
In this month’s installment of a Christian’s guide for current events, learn about the current situations in Sudan and Iran, how you can be praying for them, as well as how you can share the love of Christ while talking about them with your Muslim friend.
As people spend more time outside and with each other, the opportunity is greater to invest in our friendships and love those around us like Christ loves us.
As we mark the halfway point of 2023, we believe it is important to stay up-to-date on topics that we have covered before, such as the Sudan Civil War, but also to keep our eyes open for new events, like mosque fires in Minneapolis.
With most of our culture focusing on romantic love, it can be easy to lose sight of the other types of loving relationships that God can bless us with. Friendship is highly regarded in the Bible, something that we should not overlook or forget to invest in.
You have invited your Muslim friend over to your home, and you’re excited! This might be the first time you’ve invited a Muslim into your home, and because of their religious beliefs, you need to plan some things in advance.
Islamic family roles are very explicitly outlined in the Islamic religion and Shari’a law. In most cases a person’s relationship with their father can influence how they interact with people for the rest of their life.
It is time for Muslims around the world to complete the Hajj pilgrimage. We’ll go through some basics in this post before we talk about how you can connect with your Muslim friend during this time.
We know how important community is within the body of Christ. But did you ever think that your Muslim friend might need to experience the love of this community as well?
Summer is a wonderful time to invite your Muslim friend to join in your fun family activities. We have a great opportunity coming up to do this– Independence Day on July 4th!
The Islamic new year is coming up soon on July 19th! Here’s what Christians need to know and how they can connect with their Muslim friend during this time.
We want this month’s guide to give you a sense of confidence that if these hot topics come up, you have enough knowledge and insight to direct the conversation into talking about Christ.
He went from being persecuted by Muslims to fervently sharing the Gospel with everyone he could. Yacoub is a great example of a Christ follower who loves his enemies and is on fire for the Lord.
You may think that because this was 1700 years ago, Islam’s origins are not important for modern-day Christians to understand. However, learning about the history of Islam gives us insight into the life and teachings of its founder and how this impacts Muslims today.
Is arguing biblical? If so, how do you argue in a way that is God honoring? And, should you really “agree to disagree”?
It is important for Christians to understand the educational background their Muslim friend was raised in to be able to have sympathy for them and help them begin to think about their beliefs in a different way.
One thing Muslims must obey is avoiding dogs because in Islam, dogs are considered unclean. This does not mean that all Muslims hate dogs, but...
In the same way Christians value their churches as places of community and worship, Muslims value their mosques. However, a mosque is not the same thing as a church, so it is important for Christians to understand what a mosque is and what happens inside it.
Evangelism and sharing the love of Christ with your Muslim neighbor or friend is not limited to a certain age. Many of our blogs are written with an adult audience in mind, but this is specifically for teens who have a Muslim friend their age!
As we dig deep into this passage about Christ’s divinity, we can think about how it impacts us but also how this truth can change our Muslim friend’s life.
Our Muslim friends have a concept of sin that is taught to them in the Quran and the Hadith. This affects how Muslims approach Allah and the concept of salvation.
Your Muslim friend may be interested in trying more American activities, but they are hesitant because they don’t know where to start. As a perceived host of your Muslim friend, you can be the one to help them come out of their shell and try new things!
Learning about the Islamic creation story can open your eyes to see what influenced Muhammad as he started this new religion and how easily the truth can be twisted.
As a ministry engaging with Muslims who are questioning their faith every day, we want to equip our Christian brothers and sisters to know what our Muslim friends need when they are considering leaving Islam.
We believe that so much good can come from learning about your Muslim friend’s faith firsthand. It may be uncomfortable, but it is a great opportunity for you.
Have you ever heard your Muslim friend mention attending “khutbah”? It’s a very important part of a Muslim’s religious habits, so it’s good for you to understand what it is!
Sometimes deciding what to get someone for Christmas can be confusing. If you’re worried about what to get your Muslim friend, we’ve got the perfect gift guide for you!
Muhammad copied many Jewish practices in an attempt to gain the favor of the rich Jewish tribes of his day. Let’s look at a simple breakdown so we can better understand the Islamic religious practices that have connections to Judaism.
We encourage every Christian to learn about this religion and how Muslims practice it so we can be more effective as we build bridges with the Muslims in our lives. We’ve assembled some of the most important statistics so we can have a general overview through basic statistics and numbers.
Many mosques are built in highly populated areas by wealthy Muslims or Islamic countries, but there is another way the number of mosques is growing– by taking over the space of abandoned churches.
After the month of Ramadan comes to an end, there are a myriad of emotions that a Muslim can go through. It is the most important month of their entire year, and their spiritual fate rests on their performance in fasting and praying. As Christians, understanding what our Muslim friends are going through or possibly feeling can help us love them better.
“Do Muslims believe in Jesus?” Many are surprised to learn what Muslims believe about Jesus based on the teachings of the Quran or Hadith. Since Islam is one of the biggest world religions, Christians should know what it teaches about Jesus.