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Understanding the Challenge of Islam

Explore the theological, political, and missionary challenges in engaging with Islam. Discover the core tenets of Islam, Muhammad's significance, the Qur'an, and the Fatiha. Learn practical strategies for collaboration and witnessing to Christ among Muslims.

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Understanding the Challenge of Islam

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  1. Understanding the Challenge of Islam ChawkatMoucarry

  2. The threefold challenge of Jesus to his disciples in Mathew 7:- Take a critical look at yourselves (1-5)- Take a critical look at other faiths (15-20)- Do not be deluded about your faith; if it doesn’t lead to obedience to God’s will, it is useless (21-23)The Golden Rule in interfaith engagement (12)

  3. The Theological Challenge:understanding IslamWhat is Islam?Who is Muhammad?What to think of the Qur’an?The Fatiha (and The Lord’s Prayer).Muhammad and OT prophets.A balanced approach to the Qur’an (1 Thess. 5:21-22).

  4. The Political Challenge: Working with MuslimsWho are Muslims ?- Fellow human beings- Fellow citizens- Monotheistic believers- God-fearing peopleThe Greatest Command (Luke 10:25-37)

  5. The Missionary Challenge:Witnessing to Christ- Do Muslims need to know the Gospel ?- If so who should make it known ?- How should Christian witness be borne?‘We witness to Christ by life, deed, word and sign’ (World Vision Mission Statement)

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