Dreams and Visions: Is Jesus Awakening the Muslim World?

by Tom Doyle, Greg Webster (Contributor)

What would you do if Jesus appeared to you in a dream and told you to follow Him? What if these visions continued for over thirty days? And what if you were Muslim?

Pastor Tom Doyle has spent eleven years as a full-time missionary in the Middle East and Central Asia, spreading the word of Jesus Christ. Throughout his journey he has encountered a staggering number of Muslims who were first introduced to Jesus through a vision or dream so powerful that they eventually turned from their lifelong religion of Islam and embraced Christ as their Savior.

Despite living in a culture where converting to Christianity can result in execution, these former Muslims have found hope, peace, and inspiration that comes from knowing Christ. Their stories will amaze you. Jesus is reaching out to Muslims and they are responding—and Iran has the fastest growing Christian church in the world.

Dreams and Visions is a remarkable collection of stories directly from the world of Islam, discussing the

Why would God use dreams to reach the Muslim world?Can dreams and visions be trusted?What happens after these dreams or visions occur?Travel to the heart of the Middle East to meet new believers who have truly been touched by Jesus in the most miraculous through dreams.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Christianity, Faith, Islam, Religion, Biography

250 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 4, 2012

About the author

Tom Doyle pastored for 20 years in CO, TX & NM before launching into missions in the volatile Middle East. Tom and his wife JoAnn of 28 years have an overflowing heart for the nation of Israel. As a pastor, Tom began leading tours there in 1995 and eventually he became a tour guide for the State of Israel. He speaks frequently at churches and para-church ministries about Israel, the Middle East, the global threat of Islam, and the incredible growth of the Middle East Church since Sept 11, '01."

Reviews

[Scott Fisher · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of those "hard to put down" books! Doyle tells the stories of Muslims throughout the world who are converting to faith in Jesus Christ through one-on-one encounters with Jesus in dreams and visions. He's careful to build the case stating that no one goes to bed a Muslim and wakes up a Christian (or Jesus follower). But the encounters begin a journey of asking questions, researching on the internet, and studying the Bible, followed by miraculous encounters with other Jesus followers who begin to disciple them in the faith. When human walls go up in an attempt to block access to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Jesus Himself enters in miraculous ways! Very powerful book that gives a glimpse into the advance of the Gospel into the world of Islam.

[Christiana Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this book makes my heart ache with wanting to see Jesus. But yet I remember Jesus’ words “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” And I know that one day this desire will be filled.

[Mike (the Paladin) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read a book Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity and was almost profoundly moved by the first person story it relates. So I picked this book up...and it's not bad.

I can only give it 3 stars as it's a third person narrative of what happened to other people. The stories are interesting but I found them more distant (as I'd suppose they'd have to be) and the doctrinal teaching a little more heavy and center stage.

So not a bad read and some will enjoy it far more than I did.

[Frank Peters · Rating 4 out of 5]

Real live adventure stories

“Dreams and Visions” by Tom Doyle is an exciting set of stories from the Middle East about how Jesus is appearing to Muslims. The book cycles through the major counties in the Middle East with stories of how real people have had their lives changed through Jesus. Each story is fairly short and many are told as adventure stories, and as a result are impossible to stop reading part way. Interspersed through the book are various commentaries from the author who reflects on what is happening, why God has chosen to meet people in dreams and visions now, and why we should care.

The book is written for a skeptical American Christian, who may even have difficulty believing that Jesus does appear in dreams and visions. Certainly some excessively conservative Christian groups, who deny the possibility of any works of the Holy Spirit may have difficulty with the stories if they have already decided that such accounts are impossible. For the rest of us, who are happy for God to work however He wants, there is still potential room for skepticism, and the author is careful to talk to us. The author, Doyle, writes with humility and with praise to God. All of the stories are completely consistent with Jesus as recorded in the scripture and as a result I see little need to question the credibility of any of the accounts. Rather I hope that followers of Jesus will continue to pray that God will continue to reach Muslims worldwide and will be willing to be a part of this as God leads. And, may we learn to love each other so that all people will know that we are disciples of Jesus.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Relatively short stories about Muslims from around the world coming to Jesus after meeting him in a dream. I admit I have a natural skepticism but I did enjoy the overall experience. And I always love the reminder of how God's love can spread in the most unlikely of places. (I also thought the ending provided a good challenge for American Christians prone to jumping on political bandwagons, myself included.)

[Lindsey · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was really interested to read this book because I love reading stories of people coming to Jesus and experiencing Jesus in spectacular ways, like in dreams and visions. There were a lot of cool stories and it was encouraging to hear of people experiencing the peace and love of Jesus in their dreams. It's amazing that God can place Christians in the dreams of non-believers and cause them to meet each other so the non-believers have the opportunity to hear the gospel and be discipled. However, I didn't love the way that this book was written. Specifically, the way the author told these people's stories felt like a fiction novel with the dialogue and sentences like, "Hamdi tapped his right toe nervously and glanced at his feet before looking at Amir." Most of the book is written in that style. The stories are pretty quick and I was often left desiring more details from the people in the stories about their dreams. Certain other parts of the book just didn't sit right with me, like a section heading towards the end, "If a Muslim moves in next door, don't call 911." I really don't have any words for that one... Or phrases like, "That's why Jesus took it upon himself to meet with Hamdi" because I don't think the author can make claims like that. I don't want to be too harsh because there were elements of the books and stories that were good, but sometimes I felt like there was too much us. vs them. Overall, I enjoyed the concept of the book but had problems with the execution and would not recommend this book to others.

[Laura Robinson (naptimereaders) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow this book. So good. So convicting. So needed.

I love how this author shared SO many stories of how Muslims are coming to know Christ! And I love to hear how Jesus is making it happen! Thank you Jesus for using Christian’s around the world to share the goodness!

This book was so convicting when it asked the question “what am I doing to love my Muslim neighbor?” And how he gave practical ways on what that could look like. Guys, God really does it all- he just asks for our obedience.

I 100% recommend this book to EVERYONE. But especially if you are in a predominantly muslim area (Michigan!) - read this book asap.

[Abby Bullock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing. So glad I read this.

[Taylor Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cried in every chapter. This book will strengthen your faith in tremendous ways and open your eyes to the tremendous efforts the Lord is going to in order to bring Muslims to Him!

[Elise Schellhardt · Rating 5 out of 5]

encouraging, convicting & eye opening!! my jaw dropped so many times at the awesome things my Jesus is doing in the Middle East!! praying for these dreams and visions to continue, and for disciples to be ready.

thx KB for sending me this book!!

[Breanne Heine · Rating 5 out of 5]

If anyone is curious about or questioning God’s miraculous work among Muslim people groups, this is a must read. It expanded my faith immensely!! Great conversation starter & helps understand specific ways to pray for and build relationships cross culturally.

[Maggie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I am Assyrian American. I was raised in the Anglican Church, then belonged to an Evangelical Church and then, found my way back to my mother's native church, the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East. Mr. Doyle has conveniently left out key historical and current facts about Christians in the middle east. Or, he simply fails to understand the history of Christians in the middle east. His point of view is very typical of the western Christian mentality to divide, conquer and control. He lacks respect in this book toward the ancient Christian communities of Iraq, Iran and Syria. 2,000 years of following Christ precisely as directed by Christ and the Disciples, and western Christians such as Tom Doyle stroll into the middle east with this "I know God better than you mentality". He cites in one of the chapters of his books that there were "500 believers in the entirety of Iran" when there are thriving Assyrian and Armenian churches in that very country! He shows a complete lack of respect toward Assyrians and has even gone so far, falling short of outright calling us heretical Christians due to a tenuous connection to Nestorius. As for his "claim" that muslims are having visions of Jesus in their dreams; well, this smacks of the possibility that he borders on false prophecy. To quote John Piper, who himself is skeptical of the muslim claims (or it could just be Tom Doyle) of having visions of Jesus: The Christian Post reported that Piper said, "Jesus coming to [Muslims] in their head, preaching the Gospel to them that they have never heard of before, and believing and being saved… that I am suspicious of… big time." "The Gospel needs to be heard. How shall they believe unless they hear and how shall they hear without a preacher and how shall they preach unless they be sent. That's a pretty significant argument in Romans 10."

So, not impressed with Tom Doyle and will not bother to read any of his other books. I understand now, why western Christians are silent on the genocide of Assyrians in Iraq and Syria. It is this imperialistic attitude that you know better than the people who have been following Christ for 2,000 years and speak that language of Christ, Aramaic.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like stories (I loved my anthropology classes at A&M). You might think I read a lot of fiction (and you would be right) but nothing, not even a vampire-werewolf-love triangle, can hold a candle to real life stories of faith, forgiveness and finding your way. They are my favorite type of stories and Dreams and Visions by Tom Doyle is full of these types of stories. I love that he begins but stating that these are NOT fairy tales, but that he himself or someone trusted close to him, know these people and know these stories are in fact true.
The stories are grouped by location in the Muslim world: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Israel-Gaza-West Bank, Afghanistan and America. A brief history or other important information about the country is given but the focus is on a person and how their lives were changed by a vision or dream by Jesus Christ. I was surprised by how many Christian background people also received these and how the dreams also promoted them to fully surrender to Christ and live for him whatever that meant in their situation. And that is a serious undertaking for these no matter their background; the only story I had previously know was of the Saudi martyr, Fatima, whose amazing poem I had read. After the inspiring and encouraging stories, the book ends with a little ‘preaching’ or as I would call it, a call to action especially for American believers.
This is an excellent book, both entertaining and convicting and I highly recommend it to anyone, whether you already have Muslim friends or are in the group that is still a little nervous about them.
I got this book free from BookSneeze, Thomas Nelson Publishing by agreeing to review it on my blog.

[Gregory · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an amazing book. I have to admit I was a bit skeptical at first. I typically don't give much credence to "dreams" or "visions", but the overall argument of the book is compelling. Doyle lists many examples of Jesus appearing to Muslims all over the Middle East, and the cumulative effect is astonished gratitude for how God is showing His face to people trapped in dark places. The stories of torture, persecution, and execution were heart-breaking, and stirred me up to pray more diligently for my brothers and sisters in Muslim lands. If my father, mother, brother, son, or daughter were being tortured in an Iranian prison, I'd pray for them every day! Sadly, we get so distracted by our petty problems in America (Land of Freedom and Plenty), that we forget the daily struggle and danger confronting so many thousands of our spiritual family. God is at work in the Middle East--will we join Him?

[Ko Matsuo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recently read Nabeel Qureshi's book "Seeking Allah Finding Jesus." In it he talks about how God brought him to Christ through dreams and visions. I was deeply moved by his testimony of how God worked in his life.

When I discovered Tom Doyle's book, it occurred to me that Qureshi's experience is not a solitary one. This book is testimony after testimony of how God is using visions and dreams to bring Muslims to Christ. In fact it is happening so often that there are newspaper ads taken to help guide people who have seen a similar vision. Its a testimony to the fact that more people in the last 10 years have converted to Christianity from Islam than in the past 14 centuries combined.

There are 25 stories, and some of the stories read better than others. In addition, there is switching cost in moving from one story to another, so some chapters are not the easiest to read but so well worth it.

[Richy Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5 - I took me a long time to finish this book. The topic is one I’m really interested in, and it had some amazing(!) testimonies to tell - but I often found them all a bit disjointed. Just when I was getting into one account it would end and start with another. Fairly out of the hands of the author if that’s all there was to that individuals story, but it didn’t do much for the flow of the book itself.

I was also a bit put off by the casual-nature of the language at times, almost reducing the seriousness of events a little? Hard to detail without being more specific. Personal preference perhaps?

Overall, the information contained is incredible, and a great encouragement. I just felt that the format and style it was written in didn’t quite do the topic justice. 3/5 is probably a bit unfair, and would give it a 4 if I was feeling more generous. Lets settle on 3.5, and still worth a read!

[Pat Reeder · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book upends two major polemics against Christianity. (1) What about those who never hear the good news? These personal stories are of Muslims having dreams and visions of Jesus BEFORE they read a Bible or encounter Christian. (2) Isn’t Christianity an old western religion going into eclipse? Here we witness the global church grow rapidly even as the western church shrivels with its love of money.

[Ebookwormy1 · Rating 4 out of 5]

“‘It could well be your fate, Noor. Jesus told His followers on the night He was arrested that there would be harsh persecutions for those who follow Him… It’s our privilege to suffer like He did. He warned that “the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they are offering a service to God”(John 16:2).’ Noor sighed. ‘Jesus was talking about Islam. He had to be. That’s what happens to Muslims who convert.’” Pg 11 Dreams and Visions, Doyle with Webster


Tom Doyle illuminates the compassionate pursuit of Muslims by Jesus through dreams and visions. But he’s doing more than that. He’s examining the entire topic of Jesus’ appearance in dreams. Why are Muslims having dreams? What is happening because of these dreams? How has God used dreams before? Is this really Jesus? These questions are responded to throughout the text and appendices, as Doyle highlights testimonies of Islam’s native sons and daughters. Traveling from Egypt, to Saudi Arabia, through Iran, and Jordan, the text takes an intermission to ponder, “The Great Awakening for Muslims.” In the second half, witnesses from Syria, Iraq, Israel, Gaza and the West Bank, Afghanistan and America are featured. The book closes with three appendices:
A1: A Brief History of Visits from Jesus
A2: Real or Fake? A Biblical Test for Dreams and Visions
A3: The Global Shift—Christianity Soars Ahead of Islam

While I appreciated the travelogue of each country’s unique context and challenges for Muslims, this is not a book that will connect you with the *culture* of the Middle East. It is clear that Doyle, his 11 years of ministry notwithstanding, remains somewhat of a cultural outsider as an American. Further, it should be noted the focus of this text is Muslims and their experiences as they encounter Jesus Christ and the gospel message. Therefore, Mr. Doyle doesn’t delve into the millennia old Orthodox Christian community (which proceeded Islam) beyond a passing mention, but focus’ on comparatively recent (in the last couple of centuries) evangelical mission to Muslims.

The book, written by Greg Webster, has a conversational tone that draws the reader an image of Mr. Doyle and Mr. Webster in a bright room of the hot, dry, Middle East, as Doyle shares the testimony of people he has met and his thoughts about their shared experience. This style makes an easy read that is highly approachable.

However, awkward use of American slang (e.g. the heading, “There’s no place like Qom”) in the Middle Eastern context creates a distance between the gentlemen and their subjects that at times feels disconcerting. In keeping with the casual style, many of Mr. Doyle’s observations are neither sited nor verified. I wish they had taken more time in this, as it gives the impression of throwing statistics around in conversation, which is not generally a sign of either accuracy or authority. At the same time, the sources that are cited appear to date the book, as most draw from about 2000-2006, perhaps corresponding to when Mr. Doyle was ministering in the Middle East? Additionally, while the lack of political correctness in assessment of Islam as a tool of Satan is not problematic in itself, the jaunty tone undermines the heavy seriousness of the subject matter. Finally, Doyle’s instruction on important topics such as the appendices seems lacking in the mental clarity that arises from thoroughness.

Two data points that were new to me: 1) The prevalence of intermarriage, and 2) illiteracy in the Muslim world. Given the tribal structure of middle eastern culture and the importance of family line (as demonstrated in the Shia verses Sunni conflict), intermarriage makes sense as a cultural practice, but I’d never really given it much consideration.

“In the Middle East, many health problems are a result of cousins marrying. Although sociologists estimate that inbreeding is common among roughly ten percent of the world’s population, in some Middle Eastern countries the proportion reaches 50 percent. The practice is unthinkable in the West, but in Arab nations, preserving a family line is paramount.” Pg 103 Dreams and Visions, Doyle with Webster

Secondly, I was aware that Muslims reject all translation of the Qu’ran from its original Arabic language, and that most adherents – even though they memorize phrases and passages – do not know Qu’ranic Arabic. What I did not appreciate was that 80% Muslims are illiterate *in their own language.* Doyle and Webster site a 2004 article giving this statistic (The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology, George H. Martin). I did some online research on the topic and found that while literacy remains a challenge for Muslims, the latest generation has attained higher levels than previous, which is causing a dramatic shift in the percentages toward increased literacy, particularly among women.

Literacy as connected with religion:
https://www.pewforum.org/2016/12/13/r...
General World Literacy:
https://ourworldindata.org/literacy

“We find that about one out of every three Muslim-background believers has had a dream or vision prior to their salvation experience. Some more precise surveys are a bit more conservative and suggest a little over 25 percent of Muslims had a dream or vision before becoming disciples of Jesus. Either way, the percentage is significant.” Pg 127, Dreams and Visions, Doyle with Webster

I appreciated Doyle’s careful qualification that Muslims are *not* becoming Christians through Dreams and Visions, “…it is not a stand-alone event… the dream gives the spiritually thirsty a drink of water, but it doesn’t quench their thirst. Only the Living Water provided by a salvation experience with Christ can do that.” (Pg. 261) Doyle contends that Muslims are opening their hearts to Jesus’ message through these experiences, but conversion is taking place either through a believer (personal discussion or audio/visual broadcast) or through subsequent study of the Bible. He also presents a few stories of Muslims (both those with or without dreams or visions) who are in process, moving toward Christ, but not yet arrived.

“…dreams alone aren’t enough. No one goes to sleep a Muslim and wakes up a Christian. Jesus’ personal appearances are an incredible work, but He still uses godly people to share the gospel that brings salvation.” Pg. 241, Dreams and Visions, Doyle with Webster

Appendix 2 lists Doyle’s Five Dream Principles for evaluating these spiritual experiences, and while I wish they were more succinct, I do think they are legitimate Scriptural guidelines.

“Even though God uses dreams and visions, it’s also true that most cults started with one, so it’s crucial to measure whatever someone says by Scripture.” Pg 260 Dreams and Visions, Doyle with Webster

Appendix 3 closes with numerous statistics sited to be from David Garrison’s Church Planting Movements (publication date 2004). These statistics are intended to encourage Christians and clarify that although Islam is the fastest growing religion *by birth,* Christianity remains the fastest growing religion *by conversion.*

In the end, this quick read is full of emotional impact. Doyle also encourages Christians to get involved in forming relationships with Muslims (or inquiring if they’ve had any interesting dreams!), as well as praying for and financially supporting ministry in the Middle East. It is encouraging to read of how the LORD is on the move in extending His lovingkindness to all – even those that might be considered enemies.

“10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.” Romans 5 ESV


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For a gentler look at long term faithful evangelism in Iran, see…
Tales of Persia, Miller, 2005
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Dreams and Visions also played a role in Nabeel Qureshi’s testimony. See his memoir…
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Qureshi, 2014
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Some Christian Lady · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading the accounts of Muslims who are having dreams and visions of Jesus is astounding. It makes me love Jesus even more that He is personally reaching out to a people group who have very little opportunity to learn about Him and come to faith. And these believers are risking their lives in converting to Christianity. I learned things about the Muslim people in this book that I never knew before. I will never look at them the same way again (in a good way). This book was truly inspiring on many levels 🙌 🙏

[Olivia · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very timely read! I read the one his wife wrote and this was equally encouraging, exciting and hopeful. I’m convicted of how I often view Muslim brothers and sisters and excited for the opportunity to change that!

[Levi Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most inspiring books I have ever read.

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the content of this book so I’m giving it 4 stars. However, something about the way this book was written was just a little harder to follow than “Women Who Risk”.

[Spencer Cummins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dreams and Visions: Is Jesus Awakening the Muslim World? By Tom Doyle with Greg Webster
Pastor Tom Doyle, full time missionary in the Middle East and Central Asia has spent over 11 years spreading the good news of Jesus Christ among Muslims. In his time in ministry, he has witnessed many Muslims who had specific dreams and visions of Jesus. Despite the Muslim rule of law in many countries that says that if you convert to Christianity, death will be your end, many Muslims are pursuing Jesus after having these powerful dreams of him. Yet, as Pastor Doyle attests, Jesus is awakening Muslim culture in powerful ways.

One of the great things about this book is that you get a glimpse of Muslim people getting glimpses of Jesus through dreams in many different countries. The book is divided by chapter but also by country, chronicling the work of God in such countries as Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Syria. We get a sense of the difficult situation in these Middle East countries through Doyle’s description, he writes, “Because 1.5 billion Muslims look to Saudi Arabia as home base for their faith, Saudi Arabia rises to the top when it comes to “zero tolerance” toward other religions” (45). Yet, as Doyle points out, there are some advantages to ministering in these nations, as most Muslim governments do not allow converts to change their religion on their ID, therefore allowing Christians to enter places like Mecca at will, providing opportunities to pray, witness, and reach out to fellow Saudis.

One of the great things about this book is that it challenges us to check our preconceptions about Muslims at the door and offer prayers to God on their behalf. No, not every Muslim is a terrorist, Doyle makes an assertion that only about 10 % of Muslims align themselves with extreme positions.
As Doyle recounts Aisha’s story, we get a glimpse of what happens when a Muslim encounters Jesus in a dream. “She instantly knew He loved her deeply. And in that instant, she also knew who He was. Jesus stood in her tent” (65). She slept that night in a tent near the Kaaba stone, the holy place of Islam, and instead of following after Muhammad more intently, she met Jesus. Having a sense that her cousin Reem was having similar visions, she met with her and found out that Reem was having similar dreams. This contact was only the beginning of a ministry to bring Bibles from Jordan into Saudi Arabia. What is so powerful about these stories that are recounted in this book is that the visions and dreams always lead to actions, always lead to a high measure of faithful living to Jesus, no matter what the cost.

At one point, Pastor Doyle asks the question that many believers ask when reading these amazing stories of Muslims becoming Christians by writing, “How do you know that these people truly became believers?” “My answer is simple: “Because they are willing to die for Jesus.” That’s a good litmus test, don’t you think” (242). If this doesn’t cut you to the heart about the plight of these believers, than what will? I was amazed and awestruck, challenged and called to pray for these faithful followers of Jesus. Now, what can I and we do to help these believers in their gospel witness? I think this is where we need to step outside our comfortable lives and pray that God would change us to stand in the gap for these brothers and sisters.

Much thanks to Thomas Nelson and the Book Sneeze program for the complimentary copy of this book in exchange for review.

[Tania Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you need a shot of encouragement of what God is doing today in some of the darkest and volatile places in the world, Dreams and Visions - Is Jesus Awakening the Muslim World? by Tom Doyle and Greg Webster is the book to read.

The visions are often very similar. A figure in white robes with arresting eyes and nearly always an experience of intense love. Many times Jesus turns up night after night, often entering into conversation and a call to ‘follow me’. The dreamers are inexplicably drawn to him, and afterwards embark on a journey to discover if Jesus was more than just a prophet they’ve been taught about. The dreams are moving, deeply impacting.

But at the end of the day, the spiritual must meet the natural, and after the initial dreams, Jesus directs them to a person. In the dream they’re shown a stranger who will help them or a building where a Christian lives. Or they’ll serendipitously meet a Christian soon after or hear a radio show. The searching journey that began with a dream continues until they questions are answered come to a place of decision.

What often follows is a life that is radically transformed - sometimes often leading to salvation in their family or even the birth of a new house church that has to meet in secret. It’s one of the most exciting books I’ve read. I often talk about how God speaks to those who don’t know him in dreams and visions, but here is living testimony - account after account - of lives radically changed because they heard the voice of God.

In one story, a man named Ali is kidnapped in Cairo, the intellectual heart of Islam and one of the most dangerous places in the world to be Christian. Fearing his life, he is taken by gunpoint to an abandoned warehouse, where he is introduced to a group of ten imams (equivalent to ten Christian pastors). To his shock and relief, he soon learns each one of them has had dreams of Jesus while studying at the Al-Azhar University and he has been brought here to so they can learn more.

In fact it looks like Jesus is showing up everywhere in the Middle East - Egypt, Syria, Iran, Afghanistan, the Gaza Strip - even in the middle of Mecca during the Haj, the famous pilgrimage, where over two million muslims gather each year. In a place where Christians - or any non-Muslims - are forbidden (entry is punishable by death), Jesus is getting through, speaking and touching lives.

We’re told that more Muslims have come to Christ in the last 10 years than in the last 14 centuries of Islam. Between ⅓ and ¼ of them are said to have had a dream or vision of Jesus.

At times the author seems surprised by all this, even a little unsure. He asks why God is using dreams and visions to reach out to people.

But we shouldn’t be surprised. This is the way he has always spoken (Numbers 12:6, Acts 2:17). When he reached out to an noncommittal Jacob, he spoke in a dream. When he wanted to warn a prideful Nebuchadnezzar, he spoke in a dream. When he wanted to call out to the terrorist Paul, he spoke in a vision. God is still reaching out to people today. He’s still speaking to those who will listen.

[bLueRLyN · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have nothing but praises for Mr. Doyle's work in Dreams and Visions: Is Jesus Awakening the Muslim World? But more than the narrative and page-turning compilation of the amazing stories of visions and dreams of Jesus that our Muslim brothers are having, is of course, the only Savior Himself - Jesus!

We all know or at least are familiar with the persecution of Muslims who converted to become a follower of Jesus Christ, it is a downright dangerous path for them. And since the risks involved for missionaries are very real and and could well mean death once they are caught preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ to Muslims, Jesus is making Himself known to Muslims by dreams and visions.

The accounts of the converts you'll read in this book will make you realize how thirsty men are, regardless of religious background. And once they have come to give their life to Jesus and accept Him as their Lord and Savior, they have a passion and zeal that would make long-time believers feel ashamed of, for being complacent in sharing the good news. I myself, felt very much ashamed for taking my freedom to study the word of God at any given point in time, without the need to hide and the liberty to proclaim God's goodness in my life in whatever way pleases me, very lightly. In the Middle East our brothers and sisters are trying to find creative and different ways to acquire a Bible, and once they do, they devour it and pour themselves into reading it to get themselves soaked in the Word, and here I am, always procrastinating when it comes to reading the Bible and more often trivializing the liberty at which I can boldly talk about my God to anyone at any given time.

It is also noteworthy to mention that towards the latter part of the book, the author gave good points on how to properly identify or test whether the dream is fake or not, after all, the devil counterfeits everything from heaven.

Reading this book has given me a renewed sense of passion towards studying His Word and praying for people in other parts of the globe that are thirsting for an encounter with the true God - Jesus.

I praise God for this book. It is powerful and Tom Doyle is truly an anointed man, and so are the rest of the people whose story is shared on this book.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Dreams and Visions" contains confirmed, first-hand accounts of Muslims who have dreamed about or had visions of Jesus. These dreams motivated them to seek out Christians and ask questions about Jesus and for a Bible to read. Christians have been able to use these visions as a way to lead Muslims to Christ. It was exciting to read about how God is powerfully working in the Middle East!

Do I believe God can send dreams and visions? Of course. There are examples of this in the Old and New Testaments, so I see no reason why God would stop doing so. I've read countless first-hand accounts from missionaries from all over the world throughout history where a vision of Christ prepared the people to accept the missionary's message.

For those who might find this a new idea, though, rest assured: No one in the book claimed that the dreams themselves caused a conversion, only that it opened the way for Muslims to start asking questions that they otherwise wouldn't have. The Christians were also careful to tell the dreamers to test what the Jesus in the dreams said against the Bible to make sure the dreams were truly from God.

The book also contained a lot of information about what it's like to be a Christian or to convert to Christianity in the various countries mentioned. The last section was about what Americans can do to reach out to their Muslim neighbors.

Overall, I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in how God is at work and how to reach out to Muslims.

I received this book as a review copy from the publisher through Booksneeze.

[Kristina Rickard · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. I looooved the stories of dreams and the diversity of countries represented in the stories. It was an encouraging read!

I was bothered by the author’s jovial, victorious tone (especially the punny headings)— this seemed kind of dissonant when discussing really heavy topics such as persecution. There were also some very pro-USA sentiments in regard to US involvement in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Gaza… which hasn’t really aged well, especially reading in 2025🥴

Overall, I thought this was an interesting read and would be a great intro book for any western Christian who has little exposure to Muslims. I do feel like the books “Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus” and “I Dared to Call Him Father” are more holistic representations of Muslim- background believers. Better to hear from people speaking about their own first-hand experience anyway :)

[Rebekah Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite books of all time!!! What a powerful, eye-opening account of how Jesus Himself is appearing to Muslims...that they may know Truth and embrace Him as Savior. The gripping stories of former Muslims who became followers of Christ will challenge you as you witness their depth of faith that compels them to seek out and share Truth at the ever-present risk of losing their own lives.

[Doug Peters · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars, actually -- but only because the "conversational" tone of the book sometimes made it difficult to follow.

Amazing subject; amazing book -- and there is an almost palpable love and joy that permeates the whole thing!

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an amazing account of Jesus appearing to Muslims in dreams and many of them coming to Christ as a result. It is a powerful book and has caused me to want to reach out to Muslims rather than fear them.