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Our God is a God of history- the God who himself entered into history at a critical point 2,000 years ago, to change human chronology forever. God’s dealings with his people throughout world history have left their own archaeological footprint, in the sands and scrolls of antiquity. Yet liberal Christian...
Why bother? To Muslims, the Qur’an and the Arabic language represent the heart of their cultural and religious identity. Muslims take great pride in their unique holy book. Reading the Qur’an is therefore crucial to developing an understanding of Islam. In so doing, we are not submitting to the Qur’an’s authority,...
It is fruitless to try sharing the Gospel with a Muslim who thinks the Bible has been corrupted. Even if he were persuaded to reject the Qur’an, he would never accept the implications of the Bible until he became convinced of its authenticity. Bear in mind a Muslim believes that...
Today there are 2 million Muslims in Britain, incorporated into various groups and structures. A survey at Derby University turned up 1,400 Islamic organizations! 1) Mosques The 1,500 mosques (Masjids) in Britain are central to Muslim community life. The Imams keep a tight hold on the Muslim believers, conforming their social...
Muslims are quick to criticise the Bible’s authenticity and authority; and make the most of the writings of liberal Christian scholars in doing so. But what of their own scriptures? The Qur’an has, in the past, been protected by a kind of doctrinal embargo - but now its historicity, claimed...
Ban on female circumcision. Following a campaign by human rights activists, Egypt’s High Administrative Court have reinstated a ban on female circumcision. Although Muslim scholars debate whether the practice is a requirement for loyal Muslims, a leading conservative has vowed to campaign against the New Year ruling. Most Egyptian women...
The turnout was excellent. Around 600 packed into the Rattray Lecture Theatre with many others crowding the doorways and aisles. A further 200 watched on closed-circuit TV. A huge proportion were Christians. It’s difficult to say which group was larger, but it was a great improvement on Shabir and Jay’s...
The internet will never replace face-to-face evangelism but it is allowing an unprecedented level of discussion among Muslims and Christians. We continue to recommend Answering Islam and the Debate site as the best jumping off points. Answering Islam is the more extensive. It contains over 1,000 pages of...
