CHRISTIAN-MUSLIM MEETINGS:
SOME PLANNING GUIDELINES
Usually it seems best for both sides to limit their presentations of the topic to their own faith perspectives. Occasional reference to the faith of the other for purposes of clarification or contrast should be permitted, however, particularly in the question period.
Have a few items for sale but keep these to a minimum. We would suggest a few apologetic works such as Evidence that Demands a Verdict, Mere Christianity, and a few written specifically for Muslims. Our experience however, is that free literature moves well but very little is sold.
Have at least three people managing the book table, so that two are free to talk with any interested persons. As some Muslims may not wish to be seen talking with Christians or selecting Christian literature, it might be good to set another table off to the side with free literature and Bible portions.
Regardless of the manner and content of the Muslim presentation Christians must converse and behave in a manner worthy of the Lord. Loving one's neighbour as oneself applies to this kind of event also. We must make a genuine effort to understand the Muslim and his faith. This is one expression of our love for him. Seeing you, will they be inclined to talk with you later, to take away some Christian literature, to want friendship with you?
The history of Muslim-Christian relations, with a few pleasant exceptions, is characterized by animosity and conflict, 1400 years of it. Remember, patience is a gift of God's Holy Spirit.
Muslim-Christian Debates on Video and Cassette:
Deedat-McDowell Debate (Audiocassettes only)
John Gilchrist's pamphlets are dealing with many areas of controversy between Muslims and Christians.
E. Hahn. The Integrity of the Bible according to the Qur'an and the Hadith
A wonderful enough opportunity that Christians, rather than waiting for Muslims to initiate, themselves would extend an invitation.
Most of the above mentioned resources can be ordered from:
Fellowship of Faith
P.O. Box 65214
Toronto, Canada M4K 3Z2
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