Many churches with Muslim communities on their doorstep offer English language classes or English Conversation groups and find that these activities open the door to engaging with their neighbours. Find out how to use Halloween topics as a springboard to talking about Jesus.
Muslims show the greatest respect to the Prophet Muhammad especially during the celebration of Mawlid al-Nabi. And that makes Mawlid a great time to talk about how important Jesus is to us, not just as a prophet, but as our Saviour. Starting a conversation can be tricky, but it’s as simple as asking ‘How will you be celebrating Mawlid?’
This month we’re sharing some ideas on how we can engage with, and pray for, our Muslim friends and colleagues.
What do you picture in your mind when you think of Muslims in the UK? Whatever the image in your mind, God tells us to love all Muslims! But what does that look like in practice?
The Islamic month of Ramadan runs from 10 March to 8 April this year (2024). Ramadan is a great time to start conversations with Muslim friends and colleagues and to focus on praying for Muslims in our local community and across the UK. These next few weeks are full of opportunities!
Did you manage to wish your Muslim friends ‘Eid Mubarak’ (blessed Eid) as they celebrated Eid ul-Adha last weekend? You may also know of people who are undertaking the Hajj at this time. These are both great occasions for sharing stories about your faith and the Biblical take on these topics.
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One of our regional reps was on the road recently, helping to motivate and mobilise local Christians to love their Muslim neighbours.
We got the following note of thanks!
Dear Mahabba,
It is we who want to thank you. We want to tell you how grateful we are for your contribution to our event.
“the Christian way is to make friends with Muslims, respect them as people, show understanding and reach out with the grace the Lord Jesus offers”
You communicated the message so well: that the Christian way is to make friends with Muslims, respect them as people, show understanding and reach out with the grace the Lord Jesus offers.
Personally, I was twice blessed by you, having been a teacher and wanting to share that grace with Muslims which identifies us as Christians.
Your message would have been a window for people to see a fresh understanding of the Word. Your impact was so powerful.
“Our discussions about Islam and Muslim people will never be the same again!
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Our discussions about Islam and Muslim people will never be the same again!
Time together was brief, but it was such a pleasure to meet you both.
Thank you for your introduction to Islam which was all too brief. May the Lord richly bless your ministry. "The field is ripe.."
James & Charlotte
You can read the story of the event with James and Charlotte below.
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