This report, christian witness to muslims, is one of a series of lausanne occasional papers lops emerging from the historic consultation on world evangelization cowe held in pattaya, thailand, in june 1980. Islam teaches that allah was the source of both the bible and the quran, so they are willing to listen to passages from the bible. Aug 29, 2011 after years of studying the subject, reading dozens of books by various authors, and personally working with muslims myself, i want to share a few things that i have learned. The opportunities facing the church today emigration of muslims to the west 17 samuel zwemers vision for south africa 22 broken barriers and wideopen doors 27 muslims in a christian environment 33 2. Learn about our beginnings, ongoing connections, and mission today. By mark earley, christian post guest columnist tuesday, july 06, 2010. The fact is that most muslims in america are open to talking about their religion, and willing to engage us regarding christianity, if only we show them respect and true friendship. I may add more about muslims in the future, but i hope and pray that this little bit that i have written in these 8 articles will help you in your relationship with muslims. Witnessing to the nation of islam africanamerican christians and white christians have different responsibilities in witnessing to the nation of islam. Even on a more practical level, i have found that by knowing the quran quite thoroughly, ive been helped in witnessing to muslims because muslims will often quote things and theyll say well, the quran says this and the quran says that, when in. All too often, christians associate only with other christians.
Earlier this year, i published a guest post from stacy, a missionary in vienna, about ministering to refugees. Islam and, while the more one knows the better, i doubt if. To view pdf files, you need to have adobe reader installed on your computer. Muslims believe that allah wrote the before books old and new testament as well as the quran. By 1996 muslims numbered 1,126,995,000 or 19% of the worlds population. Many are enticed by its false teachings that christianity is a racist religion which supported slavery and a decadent religion which allows immorality. By seeking to provide accurate information about religious freedom and american muslims, this publication.
Exmuslims suggestion on how to evangelize a muslim. Effective evangelism witnessing to the nation of islam. In fact, christianity is the only religion that does. Europe is witnessing a rise in islamic supremacism, demands for sharia, and violent intimidation. Box 8500, charlotte, nc 28271 phone 704 8878200 and fax 704 8878299 1 statement di209 effective evangelism witnessing to the nation of islam by jerry l. There are also things you can do that will alienate muslims and you will never be able to communicate with them. Would you like to lead a muslim to a saving relationship with jesus. However while the text is part of the original article, the links are not.
Memorize and prepare verses to answer questions muslims will ask. I have begun by outlining the whole fact of the muslim presence in our midst with its attendant opportunities and, in the second chapter, have set forth what i believe is the most. Muslims are taught to memorize the quran in arabic, not analyze it. The report was drafted by members of the miniconsultation on reaching muslims, under the chairmanship of mr.
This year during ramadan, resonate global mission invites you to focus your prayers on muslims in your neighborhood and throughout the world. Understand more of islams holy book and what it says about jesus. These above points are excellent starting places in leading muslims to biblical truth about jesus. Islam, the two hour koran, sharia law for nonmuslims, self study on political islam, level 1 after level 1, you will know more about political islam than the vast majority of people, including experts. Aug 15, 2012 even on a more practical level, i have found that by knowing the quran quite thoroughly, ive been helped in witnessing to muslims because muslims will often quote things and theyll say well, the quran says this and the quran says that, when in fact, the quran doesnt say that.
Success in witnessing is simply sharing the gospel in the power of the. Witnessing to muslims using the quran by ed rodgers. A time of devout fasting and prayer, ramadan is a time for muslims to seek god. When you witness to muslims they will probably raise objections which form the basis of their conviction that the christian faith is unacceptable for them. Though muslims do not accept the bible as the only inspired word of god, the quran refers to the bible as a holy book or great book.
The author is unknown, and the content is not copywritten. In the last decade, islam has grown by 400% in the united states. Passages that speak to the wickedness of mans heart psalm 14. Outside of the close family unit, and in particular outside of the. Rather, it shows you how you can share your faith with others in ways that are natural for you in harmony with your gifts and talents. Love your muslims friends and avoid getting into discussions which push them to defend islam and start theological arguments. I have begun by outlining the whole fact of the muslim presence in our midst with its attendant opportunities and, in the second chapter, have set forth what i. Christians do not worship three gods, as muslims often teach. Muslims in the world who dont know the love of jesusbut each year, muslims celebrate ramadan.
Do not believe in the trinity jesus was a prophet just as mohammed was a prophet. Witnessing to muslims christian research institute. First of all, do not witness to a muslim in the same way you would witness to other nonbelievers. One of the most critical elements in witnessing to a muslim is that one must be spiritfilled. The roots of this tragedy go back to the emperor constantine, who after allegedly having had a dream of the cross 3, wed the sword to the cross. A christian evangelizing muslims will almost of necessity find himself, to a greater or less degree, compelled to engage in some kind of debatediscussion with them. But the imams daughter, besides being a great read about a brave young woman, shows us that we need to reach out to everyone, including muslims, to show them the love that god has for them through jesus christ. Muslims often are convinced that christ is greater than muhammad from just reading the quran. Jan 02, 2020 again, the key to witnessing to muslims is their lack of assurance. Heavenly father, you are bringing many muslims to our country. Witnessing to muslims this book was written in lebanon. Aug 23, 2014 you have little chance of convincing muslims to believe as you do by reasoned argument.
Advertising opportunity 30 days of prayer for the muslim world. A reader commented on the article, understandably upset and afraid at the prospect of potential persecution of christians and acts of terrorism that, quite. Buckner nation of islam leader louis farrakhan called for the million man march to take place in washington, d. Its a great article, and id encourage you to read it if you havent yet. It is estimated that six million people in america follow the religion of mohammed. Its no secret that the muslim world has been one of the most challenging areas in spreading the gospel over the past 1,400 years. If they share their life in jesus at all, they tend to do so with the linkminded. More than one million muslims from all over the world praying together at the haram mosque in makkah. Witnessing to muslims, i there is a strong interest in understanding islam in the western world as well as a strong interest in understanding how a christian can share their faith with a muslim.
This ebook is brought to you by arabs for christ feel free to look around, when you finish reading the ebook. The key to witnessing to a muslim is getting him to understand that islam does not offer these things and that christianity most certainly does. Pray for your church that god would bless the preaching of his word, that he would bring muslims into our midst, and that he would bless the church with growth. Request a pdf version of the 2019 booklet if you are not familiar with this product. There is a divine power that god has promised to those who will make a serious attempt to witness. Witnessing muslims mary buchanan is an online preacher for jesus christ for muslims ministry who aims to reach muslims and share christian faith with them.
You dont have to cross an ocean to witness to muslims. This year we offer full and halfpage advert options and plan to print about 80,000 booklets. Exmuslims suggestion on how to evangelize a muslim with. Advertising opportunity 30 days of prayer for the muslim. Free online bible classes how should we witness to muslims. White horse media is providing printable versions of our large sharing tracts here to aid you in sharing them out to the world. The mural stands as a powerful symbolic reminder of antifascism in the east end. David barrrett estimates that in the year 1900 there were 200,000,000 muslims in the world, constituting 12% of the worlds population. Make sure to let your muslim friends know that you regularly attend a church. Witnessing to muslims 30 days of prayer for the muslim world.
Witnessing for jesus in a practical way does not involve complicated approaches. Mohammed then you should rethink witnessing to muslims. The only way muslims can be guaranteed to go to heaven is through jihad. They should aid you while witnessing and help prevent serious errors. Both webfriendly printable at your home or office and printready versions are included.
Because of the long history between christians and muslims, the christian witness is viewed with great animosity by the muslim. This has led to a rise in discrimination against american muslims and those perceived to be muslims, attacks on american muslim institutions, and protests against the building of mosques in local communities. You have little chance of convincing muslims to believe as you do by reasoned argument. There are at least four million muslims in america, and their numbers are growing. Much can be learned from the nation of islam itself. The author of this article may or may not agree with the views expressed on those pages or anything else on this site. Tagged christians and immigration, evangelism, evangelizing muslims, share the gospel, sharing the gospel with muslims, witnessing, witnessing to muslims leave a comment evangelism sharing christ with the muslim immigrant next door. Debating religious tenets with muslims is a waste of time. I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly john 10. To be a muslim fathi yakan all praises to allah, and blessings and peace to his messenger.
Witnessing to muslims through the quran what do you need to know about the quran to help you interact with muslim friends. Cloute this essay was originally written for the wisconsin lutheran seminary course theology and practice of evangelism, march 7, 2002 since the terrorist attacks on our country over a year ago, many bookstores in america have had trouble keeping books about muslims and islam on their shelves. Jun 09, 2009 muslims often are convinced that christ is greater than muhammad from just reading the quran. Yes, there are many that are under the influence of radical muslims jihadists, even here in. Muslims are the largest and fastest growing segment of nonchristians in the world today. Breaking christian strategy in the final century part 2. Show great care to respect the culture, values and feelings of your muslim friends. The author is unknown, and the content is not copywritten, so i have taken the effort of retyping it so that you the visitor, may learn how to share your faith with muslims. Pray for the holy spirit to direct you and your conversations. Each coloured link within the article will lead you to a related topic on a different page of this site. As a preface to this article, please see our article on what is islam, and what do muslims believe. After years of studying the subject, reading dozens of books by various authors, and personally working with muslims myself, i want to share a few things that i have learned. For this entire book online, for more information on islam, or for a printed copy, visit. Mary buchanan is an online preacher for jesus christ for muslims ministry who aims to reach muslims and share christian faith with them.
Promote your product, service, training, event or program, etc. If, however, you choose to ignore them, witnessing will be difficult and awkward. This tract was written after we received a full page islamic tract in italian which some muslims wrote to convert christians to islam. If the church can learn the things that attract people to the nation of islam, then they will be better able to witness to those in the group. Printready pdf files can be taken to a professional local printer for printing. However, it is important to realize that imam muslim never claimed to collect all authentic traditions as his goal was to collect only traditions that all muslims should agree on about accuracy. God loves you and offers to you abundant and eternal life. His return standard of life i reach muslims prayer and. This method is a modification of that used by veteran. It is necessary to be ready with a suitable reply to the muslims objections. Witnessing to muslims how to witness to muslims sharing the gospel with muslims in ordinary conversations learning from jesus and the samaritan woman on how to evangelise to muslims. Christians need to know about these objections and be prepared to deal with them correctly. Understand more of islam s holy book and what it says about jesus.
A muslim must confess, there is no god but allah, and mohammed is the prophet of god. Although it is often translated holy war, jihad literally means exerting force for god. Muslims and of not even expecting to find part of gods revelation and truth in islam, people often do not keep in mind that convinced muslims would never accept such an approach to dialogue either. Indeed, in our effort to bring muslims to study the bible, we have an unexpected ally in muhammads book, the quran. Do not disconnect your evangelism effort from the church. The importance of apologetical debates when witnessing to muslims. Tract m27 pdf the quran on scripture details mohammeds requests to jews, christians and muslims to follow the scripture and gospels. Muslims use much of the same terminology that appears in the bible. How to witness to a muslim articles moody church media. Muslims consider it the second most authentic hadith collection, after sahih bukhari. Many christians that would generally have no concern about sharing their faith are frightened over the idea of speaking to a muslim about christianity. Are there ways the quran can help start witnessing conversations. Although, in general, christianity or judaism is not blamed for the misdeeds of christians or jews, today islam is still often blamed for the misdeeds of muslims, even when the practices of such muslims clearly violate the tenets of islam. The present volume, the christian witness to the muslim, seeks to canvass the field covered in the previous paragraph.
Christian witness to muslims lop lausanne movement. Witnessing to muslims how to witness to muslims sharing the gospel with muslims in ordinary conversations learning from jesus and the samaritan woman on how to. You know, hannahs story is a reproach to those among us who view muslims as the enemy, and prefer to have little to do with them. The lausanne movement connects influencers and ideas for global mission, with a vision of the gospel for every person, an evangelical church for every people, christlike leaders for every church, and kingdom impact in every sphere of society. The christian witness to the muslim by john gilchrist. One could be in jihad by writing a book about islam, or by sharing his faith to bring others to islam, or by physically fighting for the cause of islam.
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