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…
Jesus Prayed to the Father; to Whom Did Allah Pray?
What started out as a simple tweet of what I was doing, turned it into a conversation. Thanks to a Qur’an advocacy group. I was texting back and forth with a friend of our family yesterday evening when I tweeted,Read 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…
Good Friday: Did Jesus Die? Islam Dilemma
Today is Good Friday. This is the day those of us who are followers of Jesus Christ commemorate his suffering and death. Our salvation would be in vain had Jesus not died and resurrected. Do you know most Muslims believeRead more…
Allah, Prophet Muhammad, Muslims and Hell
There has been a lot of discussion about “Hell” lately, courtesy of Rob Bell and his new book Love Wins. I have heard cases the news coverage of this book has made some conversations with non-believers possible. What does IslamRead more…
Effective Method(s) for Christian Outreach to Muslims
I recently participated in a panel discussion at Wheaton College. The panelists—seven in total—were Christians of Muslim background who are natives of various countries with minority and majority Muslim populations. The moderator asked us various questions, among them, “How longRead more…
Why Do Christians Suffer in Muslim Majority Countries?
Christians, whether of Muslim background or not, keep on suffering at the hands of Muslims in Muslim majority countries. Here are a few cases: Two brothers, Rahid Emmanuel and Sajjid Emmanuel, were gunned down in July in their native PakistanRead more…
Missing Peoples – Church Planting in the Muslim World
God is on the move among Muslim peoples around the world, though there are still many challenges. The Church is also growing in sub-Saharan Africa, but is faced with a need for discipleship. Download Options PC users: Right click aRead more…
The Role of Missionaries in the Muslim Countries: Problems and Challenges
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Andrea Zaki Stephanous as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Multiplex session on Islam. Responses to this paper through the Lausanne Global Conversation willRead more…