Islam and North America: Loving our Muslim Neighbors
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Love your Muslim neighbors.
Motivated by a deep-rooted conviction that the North American church needs to be equipped for this important task, Micah Fries and Keith Whitfield have gathered a group of experts who are deeply invested in successful outreach to their Muslim neighbors. Unlike many resources that explore the topic of Islam as a dominant religion in the Middle East, Islam and North America focuses on the presence of Islam here in North America. Answering questions about the commonalities between Christians and Muslims, freedom of worship, the Quran, and Sharia law, this book will equip North American Christians to think about Islam theologically and missionally, engage their Muslim neighbors hospitably, and encourage readers to find new opportunities for missional engagement in their own backyards.
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- Prepares the church to know and love our Muslim friends and neighbors
- Helps believers to learn how to personally declare and display the gospel of Jesus to them
- Introduces readers to the trends and patterns of Islam's growth in North America and help them prepare for the emerging missional opportunities
- The Multi-Faith Challenge: How should Christians live in an increasingly multi-faith world - Ed Stetzer
- Islam & the Future: What is the future of Islam in the West? How does migration pattern shape the influence of Islam in North America? - Micah Fries
- Overview of Global Islam and Demographics of Islam in North America - Steve Johnson
- Do we all worship the same God? - Keith Whitfield
- Islam & Violence: What does the Quran say about violence? - Ayman Ibrahim
- Islam and Politics: Do Muslims want to overtake the US political structure and institute Sharia law? - Bob Roberts
- Religious Liberty, Islam, and Christian Missions: Should we defend the freedom to worship for other religious? - Bart Barber
- Common Ground: What do Christians and Muslims have in common? - Fyne Nsofor
- What Challenges do Muslims face in North America? - Shirin Taber
- Getting to Know Your Neighbor: How can I explore and appreciate other culture(s) across the street? - D.A. Horton
- Muslims and the Great Commission: The Importance of Community - Ant Greenham
- The Gospel: How do we discuss faith (ours & theirs) with a Muslim? - Afshin Ziafat
I try to relate well to Muslim tech workers, restaurant managers, Uber drivers, and students in my city, but in my ignorance, I only get so far. Islam and North America helps me with next steps for knowing, understanding, and loving these neighbors. I am so grateful for the hopefulness, wisdom and the wide perspectives of these authors.
Linda Bergquist, church planting catalyst, North American Mission Board
The authors of Islam and North America have not only read about Islam, they have lived intentionally to minister to Muslims in North America and around the world. This book is the product of their wisdom and experience and will serve anyone who wants to reach those in their community. As we gain a better understanding of this important group, my prayer is that a growing number of believers will befriend and share the gospel with their Muslim neighbors.
Kevin Ezell, president, North American Mission Board
The peoples of Islam comprise the most promising mission field in the world today, and those who want to be on the front lines of God’s greatest work will be engaging with Muslims. As Micah Fries and Keith Whitfield show us, God has brought the front lines to our back door. They have compiled some of our generation’s brightest evangelical minds to show us how we can effectively with them. This is an insightful and helpful work at an opportune time. I am excited to commend it.
J.D. Greear, president, Southern Baptist Convention, and pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, NC