Culture – No Cousins Left

Can we Use Allah for God? Hazrat Isa al-Masih for Jesus?

In South Asia, some Christians take offense when we use particular Urdu or Arabic terms in our worship and witness to Muslims. Hazrat Isa al-Masih and Allah are the terms that create the most significant discussion. This section explains why we use these terms. Using “Hazrat Isa al-Masih” to Refer to our Lord Some haveContinue reading “Can we Use Allah for God? Hazrat Isa al-Masih for Jesus?”

Seven aspects of receptivity of Muslim people groups

This blog post aims to teach the Seven Aspects of Receptivity among Muslims in South Asia. While some of these same principles may apply in other areas of the world, a few aspects are particular to South Asia. The heart behind this article is that there are more than 600 million Muslims in South AsiaContinue reading “Seven aspects of receptivity of Muslim people groups”

Book Review: A Concise Guide to the Life of Muhammad

Review of Ayman S. Ibrahim, A Concise Guide to the Life of Muhammad. Answering Thirty Key Questions. Grand Rapids, Baker, 2022. Click here to buy it on Amazon. I highly recommend Ayman Ibrahim’s book A Concise Guide to the Life of Muhammad. Few in Muslim ministry are writing excellent books that benefit the whole missionsContinue reading “Book Review: A Concise Guide to the Life of Muhammad”

The Dalit Background of South Asian Islam

It is well-known that Islam in South Asia has a structured caste system (there is even a Wikipedia article about it!). I contend that the caste issue in Islam is essential for those seeking to share the gospel with the Muslims of South Asia. In brief, it seems that lower-caste Muslims have been the mostContinue reading “The Dalit Background of South Asian Islam”

86 Common Terms in Muselmani English

This blog post is a strange one! It is my first blog post that is me simply reporting a Chat GPT conversation. Lately, I have been using Chat GPT as one research tool. It can synthesize a great deal of information in a short period of time. Today, I asked Chat GPT a question, andContinue reading “86 Common Terms in Muselmani English”

Folk Islamic Ritual #12: Taziah and Muhurram

This blog post is the ninth in a series on South Asian folk Islam and its rituals. Click here to go to the first of these articles. Understanding the rituals of Folk Islam provides insight into the beliefs and practices of folk Muslims. This understanding helps us to make disciples of folk Muslims. In theContinue reading “Folk Islamic Ritual #12: Taziah and Muhurram”