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Why Are Good Deeds Weighed in a Balance in Islam? When Are They Good Enough?
In this article, I hope to sketch out the idea of a balance in Islam which compares the weight of good and bad deeds.
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July 6, 2020
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Who Is Muhammad in Islam? Prophet, Priest, or King?
In Christianity, if we want to describe Jesus, we use the words prophet, priest, and king to describe who he is, what he did, and what he continues to do. In this article, I will use those three terms to describe the person of Muhammad from Islamic sources.
May 27, 2020
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What Does the Islamic Call to Prayer (Adhan) Really Say?
This article takes a close look at the Arabic words of the adhan (Muslim call to prayer) and unpacks their meaning.
May 10, 2020
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Ramadan and the Islamic Search for Righteousness
It has been said that Muslims are seeking God in Ramadan. The paper highlighted by this article shows what kind of righteousness they might be seeking.
February 11, 2020
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Kaemingk and Kuyper Lead the Way
A summary of Matthew Kaemingk's book Christian Hospitality and Muslim Immigration in an Age of Fear.
February 11, 2020
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"A Dozen Bad Ideas for the 21st Century"
Mark Durie, an Anglican churchman, describes 12 ideas prevalent in this century that "challenge people in the West to come to terms with the challenge of Islam today."
December 23, 2019
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Christmas and the Real Night of Power (Lessness)
In Islam, there is a special night called the Night of Power/Destiny (or in Arabic, laylat al-Qadr). Here I compare and contrast that night with Christmas Eve.
February 16, 2019
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When a Muslim Studies Galatians What Does He See?
If one reads the fly-leaf of Shabbir Akhtar’s book, one sees his intent is to “build bridges between the two religions.” One would expect that Akhtar, a research fellow at the Centre for Muslim-Christian Studies in England, would strive to do that. But does he?
January 31, 2019
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Where Are the Evangelicals?
This post is for reflection and discussion regarding the lack of participation of Evangelicals in inter-religious events and dialogue.
December 18, 2018
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Why is Islam's 'incarnation' a challenge to the Incarnation?
"Word became Book" or "Word became Flesh" are two very important ideas. Both Islam and Christianity speak of something or someone "coming down." We will look at these and compare and contrast them.
November 9, 2018
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Zwemer and Glenny's God-sized Vision for Reaching Muslims
Samuel Zwemer, knowing full well the challenges of working "in the lands of the Mohammedans" as he called them, minced no words as to why his Reformed roots of 'salvation belongs to the Lord' was his motive, means, and message.
July 19, 2018
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Trinity or Tawhid? The difference between Christianity and Islam to a 'T'
Two words, no longer than seven letters long, tell all about Christianity and Islam. Keith Small and Andy Bannister in lectures at BeThinking.org help their audience to see the practical consequences of either the doctrine of Tawhid or the Trinity.
April 3, 2018
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Are Christians and Muslims Allies, Cobelligerents, Both or Neither?
What might two articles (one on interfaith relationships and one on evangelicals and feminists) in two different Reformed venues have to do with each other? Perhaps more than meets the eye.
March 27, 2018
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Who is the Messiah in Islam?
“What do Muslims think when they hear the word ‘Messiah'?” We will look at a number of Islamic sources to answer that question.
March 10, 2018
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Contextualization and "Encroachment" in Muslim Evangelism
This article is a very useful tool to analyze current approaches to contextualization, especially those in the context of outreach to Muslims.
February 18, 2018
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Joseph in the Bible and Yusuf in Islam: Two ‘Versions’ or Two ‘Visions’?
In this short piece, with the help of the scholar Marylyn Waldman, we will look at the story of Joseph in the Bible and the Qur’an to learn how, in spite of a few similarities, the stories are miles apart. Why is this?
February 15, 2018
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Muslim Leaders Are Speaking Out Against Terrorism — Is Anyone Listening?
With the rise of anti-Muslim bigotry and hate crimes in the U.S., coverage of events like this — where Jews, Christians, and Muslims gather to talk about how they can work together to seek peace — is critically important.
December 6, 2017
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What Is The "Injil"—Sometimes Known as the "Gospel"—in Islam?
Book? The Christian good news? This short article sets out to determine from Islamic sources themselves, as to what is thought about when the word "Injil" is used by Muslims, and how it might affect Christian approaches.
October 17, 2017
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What is Salvation in Islam?
Saved from what? Saved through what? Saved for what? These three questions demonstrate that Christians and Muslims, although at times speaking the same language, have radically different meanings when it comes to salvation.
September 18, 2017
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Famous Last Words: Nabeel Qureshi, Jesus, and Muhammad
David Wood notes that the last words of a person are often those that most characterize that person. Truly Nabeel Qureshi reflected the famous last words of the Lord Jesus.
April 5, 2017
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The 99 Names of Allah: Bridge or Barrier?
English translations tend to smooth over any of the ‘less than beautiful’ aspects of the names of Allah of Islam. This calls for diligence on the part of the English reader to know what is being communicated.
March 20, 2017
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Is Our Goal to Dialogue or Evangelize Our Muslim Neighbors?
Is our goal to evangelize our Muslim friends? Or is to promote social justice, community cohesion and peace? There isn't an easy answer except to enter into relationships with a spirit of honesty and authenticity.
March 17, 2017
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Nonie Darwish, Former Muslim, Compares Islamic and Christian Worldviews
In Christianity Jesus came to save us … in Islam, one must save the reputation of Muhammad and Allah.
February 10, 2017
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"Is Islam a ‘Christian heresy’?" and Its Effect on Missions’ Strategy
Moderns of the 21st century look at heresy as some kind of outdated and judgmental stance, but as we will show, this idea has consequences among Christian missionaries.
February 3, 2017
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A Response To "I Am a Muslim...ask Anything"
Hugh Fitzgerald, drew up a list of 38 questions about Islam. I wonder how the readers of The Network would answer these questions and what resources they would use to answer them.