A Muslim on Facebook asks, “hussein is this good treatmen [sic] of wojman [sic]” after quoting Deuteronomy 22:28-29. He quotes a rendering of these verses which is off literal translation. His quote, “If a man is caught in the actRead more…
Islam’s Debilitating Public Relations Hemorrhage and Christian Rescue Efforts
Islam has faced a debilitating public relations hemorrhage since September 11, 2001. That dreadful day brought to the fore some manifestations of Islamic teachings, which led ordinary Muslims, Muslim civil leaders, scholars and civil rights organizations scampering to mitigate furtherRead more…
Cracking the Five Daily Prayers (Salah): Did Allah Give the Command?
Have you ever encountered a Muslim who dismisses the authority of the Hadith, claiming to follow only the Qur’an? If so, you are not alone. I have met a lot of them. These Muslims are uncomfortable with the Hadith whichRead more…
Islamophobia and a Christian: Is it a Sin?
The term islamophobia isn’t in the dictionary yet. In a matter of time, it will find its place. Even though this term should exclusively deal with an irrational dread, fear or hatred of Islam, Muslim organizations such as the CouncilRead more…
Why did it take so long to get Osama bin Laden? Islam prohibits…
Have you wondered why it took more than nine years to get Osama bin Laden? Only the Hadith—sayings of Prophet Muhammad—can explain it. He said, “A Muslim is a brother of another Muslim. So he should neither oppress him norRead more…
Authentic Christianity vs. Syncretistic Islam/Messianic Judaism
After reading Joseph Cummings’ article entitled “Muslim Followers of Jesus?”; I was compelled to respond. The article attempted to address the issue of whether Muslims that had converted to Christianity were in fact true Christians if they continued to observe MuslimRead more…
Muslim Followers of Jesus?
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Joseph Cumming as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Multiplex session on Islam. Responses to this paper through the Lausanne Global Conversation will beRead more…
What can St Paul teach us about evangelism to Muslims?
Christians and Muslims agree… on the reality of God, revelation, scripture, angels and judgment. But they also disagree; about Christ’s identity, death and resurrection and the authority of the Bible. Given these similarities and differences, what evangelistic approach should weRead more…
Rehabilitating the Image of Christianity among Muslims
For all Americans, September 11, 2001 was one of the most memorable days in our modern history. It was the day radical terrorists attacked the Twin Towers in New York City and the Pentagon in the Washington DC, killing almostRead more…
Burning Qurans *****
What is the impact of burning Qurans on Christianity and on global evangelism? What do you think about it?