Beyond Beards and Burqas: Connecting With Muslims

Most people live or work among Muslim colleagues and neighbours, or mingle with Islamic people on trips overseas. But many Christians struggle to see beyond the stereotypes to connect in depth with the people they meet.

In this winsome book Martin Goldsmith recounts colourful stories from a lifetime of conversations and friendships with Muslims in various countries around the world, including the UK.

Part-travelogue, part-biography, readers are whisked from an English college garden to an Afghan market, from a London secondary school to a North African tourist destination, from Dubai airport to a home in Scotland, all the while becoming better equipped to make their own connections with Muslims - to the glory of God.

CONTENTS:

Introduction

Haji Ahmed: can we know God? Muslim students: speaking up Airport encounters: reflections on prayer and jihad On the waiting list for Jesus: when cultures merge Suleiman and the jinn: folk Islam and evil spirits The polygamous sheikh: what about other faiths? Dr Abdul: life in a multifaith world Walking in the sandals of the judges: meeting the qadis Muhammad, Ali and the whirling dervishes: exploring Sufism Tariq and Hussein: Afghan stories Connecting with Christians: making the most of tourism Conclusion Appendix

© 2012 IVP (Ebook): 9781844746552

Release date

Ebook: December 17, 2012