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You don't need to be a preacher or a theology expert to be an ambassador for Christ this summer.Here are some suggestions on how you can reach Muslims!
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You don't need to be a preacher or a theology expert to be an ambassador for Christ this summer.Here are some suggestions on how you can reach Muslims!
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
As we bring 2021 to a close, we look back on the reasons to celebrate everything that God has done, not just in this year, but in Call of Love’s entire lifetime.
When the Western church hears about the Muslims coming to know Jesus Christ, we often focus on the amazing, super exciting parts of their stories. We often fail to recognize the pieces that make us
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.
You’ve probably heard in the news about different Islamic sects around the world. Islam, like any religion, has had its own internal disagreements within its lifetime that caused the formation of sects and sub-sects
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.
You’ve probably heard your Muslim friend talk about obeying Allah by following specific practices, such as praying multiple times a day. These practices are called the Five Pillars of Islam – required of every Muslim to complete
One of the biggest months of the Islamic calendar is coming up – Ramadan. It is a month of fasting (and feasting) so Muslims can draw closer to their Allah, but even more importantly, gain his favor and have their sins erased.
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.
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!
When we talk about reaching your Muslim neighbor, you probably picture an Islamic family that is either first or second generation Americans. You assume that they are new to Western culture
What if you only had one specific second every year to enter into God’s presence? If that one second took you outside of time itself and allowed you to see the Lord’s divinity and to get your prayers answered, wouldn’t you do anything in your power to make sure that you could gain access?
This month we are praying for China; there are many internal and external conflicts going on that impact its people and the spread of the Gospel. Looking at the current events in China, there is already a long list of things to pray for
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
One of the biggest questions that comes up in the topic of religions is asking what happens after we die. Is there a life after death? What does it look like? What someone believes about this question impacts how they live their life and approach God, or the god they believe in.
Are you passionate about evangelism? Are you starting to grow in your faith and want to learn how to share this amazing relationship with the world? Do you have a heart for evangelizing to Muslims?
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.
Whether you are someone who raises their hands and cries during worship times in a church service or you’d rather just listen to the words and sing in your heart
Warmer days are here and as we get more opportunities to go outside we also have better opportunities to connect with our Muslim friend
As one of the Five Pillars of Islam, the Hajj is mandatory for Muslims (with some exclusions for medical conditions).
When we look at the qualities of Islam’s god through the lens of the Quran and through what he tells Muslims, we find out that he is a progressive god – not in the sense of having forward-thinking political ideas, but in the sense of changing his message and values.
Most Muslims who contact us with questions about the true God and who are considering leaving Islam share one common concern: The punishment that the...
All Muslims try to follow Muhammad’s example and copy as much of his life as they can, because they consider him second to Allah and the most revered prophet. Let’s look at all of the prophets of Islam together.
Islam dilutes Jesus’ character in the Quran, but Isa is still sinless and a miracle-worker. They believe that Isa is coming back to judge the world, but Islam teaches that Isa’s second coming is going to look very different from what the Bible says.
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.
There is a very explicit expectation that every Muslim should be married to make more Muslims. This is called expanding the “Ummah” of Islam, which is essentially the nation of Islam that includes every Muslim across the world.
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.
The growing presence of Islamophobia is something that affects Muslims every day. As the hands and feet of Jesus, we can be ambassadors of love to hurting people, specifically Muslims who feel shunned and afraid.
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.
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.
As the weather gets colder and the days are shorter, the ways you can hang out with your Muslim friends are going to change!
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!
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!
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!
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.
Our founders, Mike and his wife Samya, have been sharing the Gospel with Muslims for over thirty-five years during which they have accumulated so much wisdom and experience. Today we will hear from Mike to learn about his journey and where he feels the Lord is leading the ministry in the next five years!
Being adopted in God’s family is life-changing! God the Father loves us endlessly, and we experience that love first hand because we have a relationship with Him through Jesus. However, this is not the relationship that Muslims receive from Allah…
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.
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!
Studying adoption will help us understand our Muslim friend’s perspectives on various areas like family, marriage, children, and even on Allah. In order to understand the history of adoption within Islam, we must start with the man who started Islam– Muhammad.
Well, when it comes to sharing the Bible with your Muslim friend, you’ll encounter a problem: Islam teaches that the Bible has been corrupted or changed. We’re going to look at what exactly Muslims believe about the Bible, but more importantly, how you can counter these beliefs so you can share God’s word with them and they’ll be open to receiving it!
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!
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!
As Easter approaches, we should learn what our Muslim friends are taught about Jesus’ crucifixion so we can speak truth into their life.
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.
There is a certain level of exclusivity that Islamic communities have. This can make it hard for your Muslim neighbor to open up to you or include you in their lives.
It can be frustrating to invest a lot of time into sharing God’s true message with someone to feel like it is all for nothing. But there is one thing that we need to remember: humility.
In this blog post, we will examine what Muslims are taught about tolerance. Are they taught to be tolerant at all? The answer will give us insight into the true Muslims’ worldview and how they live their lives.
As Mother’s Day is coming up, this can be a great time to reach out to your Muslim friend who is a mother! In order to best love your friend, it is important to know where they come from.
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.
We are so excited to introduce you to Jim, a volunteer staff and member of Call of Love’s Board of Directors! Jim is a wonderful example of living out the Great Commission every day.
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.
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.
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...
People often don’t even think of sharing the gospel with someone until they have been friends with them for some time. When the early church began, this was not the case.
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.
When you’re talking to your Muslim friend about spiritual things, the topic of the Holy Spirit might come up. It is important to know what Islam teaches about the Holy Spirit so you can understand where your Muslim friend is coming from.
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.
There are many ways the tragedy of 9/11 changed lives– people lost family and friends, a nation’s sense of security was shattered, and many people began to fear their neighbors instead of focusing on building bridges and loving them.
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!
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.
Talking to the Lord through prayer is an important practice in our spiritual walk. But our prayer life should not only be centered around ourselves. In fact, in 1 Timothy 2, Paul tells us that we should pray on behalf of “all men.”
No matter where your Muslim friend is in their spiritual journey, do not hesitate to invite them to study the Word of God with you. But when they get closer to taking big steps towards a relationship with Jesus, it may be time to invite them to be part of your Bible study group!
There’s something you need to know: what types of candy your Muslim friend can and cannot eat. You may be surprised by how the Muslim diet impacts what candy they can enjoy!
We are going to dive into the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman and how you can share it with your Muslim friend. We can share the beautiful way God loves His daughters with our Muslim friends.
We can be a witness to our Muslim friends in any circumstance. One of the great opportunities we have to be a witness to Christ’s presence in our lives is the holidays at the end of every calendar year.
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.
One of the stories we suggest sharing with a Muslim is that of Ruth the Moabite, who married into an Israelite family. Ruth is a great example of a foreigner who chooses to leave everything to follow the True God and eventually enjoy His blessings.
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.
Most of the women’s stories in the Bible are integral to the redemption story. We love to share with Muslim women how our Lord values His daughters because Islam does not value women as much as men.
While it is not mandatory, many Muslims read and recite the entire Quran during the month of Ramadan to gain Allah’s favor and cleanse more of their sins. There are multiple instructions and references to this in the hadith, and Muslims must follow many rules when they are reciting.
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.