10 reasons why we should embrace our muslim friends

Pleasuredome

God loves Muslims!
Muslims are loved by God in the same way that He loves all people. Like all humans, Muslims are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-27). Like all humans, Muslims sin and fall short of God's glory (Romans 3:23). Like all humans, God loved them so much that He sent His son, so that those who believe in Jesus will have eternal life (John 3:16).
God calls Muslims to Himself!
God designed all of us to seek after Him. That includes Muslims. "From one man, He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth", . . . God did this so men would seek Him and perhaps reach out to Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us. For in him we live and move and have our being (Acts 17:24-31, espec. 26,30)." Like you and I, God has placed "eternity in their hearts (Ecclesiastes 3:11)."
Muslims are our neighbors.
Whether in America or in the Middle East, the overwhelming majority of Muslims are peace-loving, hospitable people.
Muslims are people, too!
Most Muslims are concerned about the same things as you and I. They want to raise their children well, they are concerned about rising crime and pornography, and work hard to pay their bills and survive. Like us, most Muslims decry human suffering and violence between peoples. Many Muslims yearn for peace, friendship, and a happy life. We share the same concerns and needs.
God is at work among Muslims!
Many Muslims are sensitive to God and spiritual things. Because they fear God and are aware of spiritual reality, Muslims often speak of how God appeared to them through dreams and visions, just like He did to the God-fearer Cornelius (Acts 10:1-8). Stories abound of healings because of God's power through Jesus. An increasing number of Muslims are hungry to know about God's dramatic work through Jesus.
Because we are spiritually related.
Many Muslims look to 'Ibrahim (Abraham) as "our forefather (Romans 4:1)." Since those who follow Jesus call Abraham "the father of all who believe (Romans 4:11)," that makes us 'cousins' ! Like us, Muslims believe in one true God, the Creator of all peoples.
Because they value our Holy Book and Jesus.
The Qu'ran specifically commends the Torat (books of the Law, the first five books of the Bible); the Zibur (the Psalms, or wisdom literature); and the injil (the Gospels). Jesus was sent by God to earth; Jesus healed many during his ministry; and he is returning to judge the living and the dead.
Because they have something to teach us.
Muslims take the spiritual world very seriously and generally are more open to discuss spiritual issues. They have a very high respect for God and His power. Muslims place a high value on community and loyalty. Hospitality is very important to them. These are qualities that most westerners appreciate in their Muslim friends.
God made promises to their ancestors.
Many Muslims look to 'Ibrahim (Abraham) as their ancestor through his first son, Ishmael. God made this promise to Ibrahim: "As for Ishmael, I have heard you; behold, I will bless him, and I will make him fruitful, and I will multiply him. He shall become the father of twelve princes, and I will make him a great nation (Genesis 17:20)." God fulfilled this promise, for there are over one billion Muslims in the world today!
Because God promised that Muslims will be part of the multitudes who are gathered about the Throne of God.
When God gathers all His people at the end of time, there will be representatives from every people group on the earth, "from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing before the Throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, . . . crying out in a loud voice, 'Salvation to our God who sits on the throne, . . .(Revelation 7:9,10)!"

bigmouth

You've convinced me! I'm going to become a Muslim. They are so sincere they can't be wrong.

Dansk

Hey Bigmouth, The 70 virgins wouldn't have anything to do with your conversion, would they? Ian

The problem with the Muslim religion is the oppression of other religions with their Sharia law. The word Infidel was originally a word used by the crusaders and was adopted by the Muslims. So that means we have all the rights to use that word in referring to Muslims.

Robdar

The word Infidel was originally a word used by the crusaders and was adopted by the Muslims. So that means we have all the rights to use that word in referring to Muslims.

G'day Barry. Muslims are not infidels. They believe in the same God that you believe in. Are you an infidel? Nope. You aren't an infidel.

I do not understand your logic in the above post. Let's change your phrase and use the "n" word to see if it makes more sense:

"The "n" word was originally used by whites and was adopted by the blacks. So that means that we have all the rights to use that word in referring to blacks."

Nope. It still doesn't make sense.

Mary

Muslims are not infidels. They believe in the same God that you believe in. Are you an infidel? Nope. You aren't an infidel.

Robdar, it's common knowledge both amongst Muslims and non-Muslims that they view anyone who does not practice their screwed-up religion as an Infidel.

Slay the idolaters wherever you find them, and take them captives and besiege them and lie in wait for them in every ambush. (Koran 9:5)
I will instill terror into the hearts of the unbelievers, Smite ye above their necks and smite all their finger tips of them. (Koran 8:12)
A Muslim may not be killed if he kills a non-Muslim (Al Bukhari Vol 9:50)
O ye who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians for friends. They are friends one to another. He among you who taketh them for friends is (one) of them. Lo! Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk." [al-Ma'idah 5:51.11]

They view anyone outside their religion the same way Witnesses do, and whether they call them Infidels or Worldly people, both groups think that everyone else can and should be struck dead by God or Allah.

barry

Where civilized and would never use that n word. Personally I dont beleive in Allah the pagan moon god.

barry

Where civilized and would never use that n word. Personally I dont beleive in Allah the pagan moon god.

Nathan Natas

I have seldom seen a more innaccurate and dishonest comment as the one which opens this thread.

lovelylil

We should always embrace ALL people just becuase they, like us, are part of the human race and thus our brothers and sisters - regardless of their religious beliefs or organizational affilliation. Unfortunately this is made impossible today because of religion.

ALL man-made religious institutions are corrupt and teach hate and superiority over others to their members and are used for man to dominate other men, and we will not have true peace until all of these are done away with and mankind learns to love everyone as they love themselves....Lilly

10 reasons why we should embrace our muslim friends

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