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!
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.
We’re going to cover the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey, as well as crises that are happening across the United States. You’ll learn how to talk about them and introduce your friend to a God they can trust in.
Through our partnership with churches in Syria and house groups in Turkey, we have set up a February Earthquake Initiative. Every donation will be used to provide for the families who have lost their homes, their jobs, and their families.
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.
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!
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
How much do you know about the modern-day country of Lebanon and how you can be praying for them?
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!
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!
If you have a Muslim family move into your neighborhood, what should you, as a Christian, do? Welcome them with open arms.
Most Christians are surprised to hear that many of their Muslim friends and neighbors are excited for the holiday season!
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!
After a young woman died in Iranian police custody after being arrested for improperly wearing a hijab, protests began in Iran’s major cities and have since spread around the world. Right now, the Church around the world needs to be praying for the Iranian people.
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.
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.
The opportunity to share the Gospel is not always something we can see coming, which means we don’t always have the time to prepare for it! However, as a disciple of Jesus, you should always be prepared to share the Good News!
When we think of evangelism, we think of what we can say to convince someone that Jesus is the Messiah, or even real, but there is an important part of evangelism that is usually missing: listening.
We wrote this blog post to help you find the balance between having constructive conversations and avoiding unnecessary tension with your Muslim friends.
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!
The Muslim population greatly outnumbers Christians and is projected to grow, so we can only expect greater persecution of the Church from all angles.
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.
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.
Fact: It is up to Christian men to connect with Muslim men. But why?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
How often do you think to check on your friend’s mental health? Is it in the forefront of your mind or a forbidden topic?
Warmer days are here and as we get more opportunities to go outside we also have better opportunities to connect with our Muslim friend
The relationship we have with God has intimacy and connection that our Muslim friends do not understand. We have access to God as our Father and comforter.
The best way to approach sharing the Gospel with a Muslim is with an authentic desire to share the love of Christ with them.
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.
Islamic culture values hospitality as an act of worship and a way to respect one’s guests and make them feel welcome. They treat guests with honor and welcome them with open arms.
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.
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?
In Acts 2, we see the disciples and followers of Jesus received the Holy Spirit. It came down upon them and they began to speak in languages that were not native to them.
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
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
In the Easter season, we express our gratitude for Jesus, forgiving us and taking our place in the payment for our sins. Because of Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross, we are promised a home in heaven with God and have a relationship with Him eternally.
When the Bible says that Jesus died so that “whoever believes in Him would not perish but have eternal life”, it really means whoever…
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!
Did you know that Yemen’s internal war has gone on for seven years? This is not often shared in the media. There are multiple parties involved, and the Yemeni people are always on alert.
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!
When you are talking to a friend, and you have gained enough trust in the friendship, you both begin to open up about things.
Muslim women have a strong influence over their homes and their children. They are a cornerstone to raising their children in the Islamic faith and traditions.
Islam is more than a religion – it also shapes an individual’s and society’s culture. Halfway through Muhammad’s life, Islam spread through conquering other nations and people groups
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.
If you’ve read any of our blog posts that mention inviting your Muslim friends over, you’ve probably seen us suggest that you ask about your friend’s dietary preferences! That is because of the Islamic concepts halal and haram.
What does discipleship mean? Is discipleship merely a weekly Bible study with the new believer? Is it daily texts to check in on them?
There are many differences between our God and the god of Islam, and we’ve detailed those in “Who is Allah compared to Yahweh?”
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.
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
One of the most common misconceptions that other religions have about Jesus is that He was “just a good person.” You’ll probably hear your Muslim friend say that Jesus was an honorable prophet or a great teacher.
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.
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!
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
“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
You’ve probably heard a lot about Afghanistan last year, especially after the Taliban takeover in September 2021 and the withdrawal of American troops. That is why they are our first country in our “Pray With Us” series!
Most of us have New Year resolutions – go to the gym, get organized, or start a new hobby. But how many of us have resolutions that are for the Kingdom of Heaven and not personal gain?
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
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
The world of evangelism is changing, and we need to change with it. Over the past 30 years, the church has seen a new idea of "digital evangelism" grow, and we have done our best to adapt to our digital context.
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
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!