Sharing the Gospel with a Muslim Neighbour

by Robert Scott

We can often find it tricky to start a gospel conversation with our Muslim neighbours. Maybe we worry that we don't understand our Muslim friends' beliefs and will get caught out, or we might be wary of stepping on cultural toes and offending them, or perhaps we simply have no idea where to start. In this practical guide to Muslim people and their faith, Robert Scott draws on his experience in Bangladesh and Central London to explain what Muslims believe. He presents the key pillars of Islam, unpacks Muslim beliefs about the Bible and Jesus, and answers questions about the Qur'an, Muhammad and more. This book will help you engage with whatever objections your Muslim friends may have and invite them to discover what the Bible says about Jesus. If you've ever wondered how to open a conversation about the gospel with your Muslim neighbour, this book will provide encouragement to help you to start.

Genres: Islam, Evangelism

127 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2021

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Reviews

[Natalie Knopp · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a shorter book but it packs a lot of information and explains the Muslim faith very well. It equips you to learn how to seek out conversations but ultimately and most importantly have conversations to love them well and hope to guide them to conversations that make much of Christ all while praying the Lord gives them hearts to understand and accept the gospel.

[Dom Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent practical advice. Read the entire thing in one day.

[Austin Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good read and it provides a good understanding of what Islam is. The author repeatedly reminds you that Muslims are made in God's image and should be saved like everyone else. But again short read but very informative into the sharing with the Muslim people

[Juliette · Rating 1 out of 5]

I am a Christian who was appalled to read Robert's book. His intention is good: fostering understanding between Christians and Muslims. The way he does so in the following passage is completely racist, I am very disappointed.

P. 5 "Whether you consider Muslim people as your neighbours or your enemies, they are to be loved. No one falls outside these categories. I don't say this glibly, not least because some Muslim people do persecute Christian people here and around the world. However, Muslim people, made in God's image yet fallen, are to beloved. This extends to both the kind muslim neighbour who helps you out with the school run and brings round a curry every so often, and the angry Muslim street preacher who wants to destroy the things you hold dear"

SOME Muslim people persecute Christians, but MOST do not. Just like SOME christians persecute Muslims (remember the crusades!!) and MOST do not. The fact that this is mentioned is quite irrelevant and polarising..it feels like Robert has something against Muslims.

Also, most Muslims do not eat curry (that is restricted to Asia) and the only angry preachers I have witnessed in the streets are either vegans or Christians Evangelists.

Given the above, I don't think Robert Scott has the authority to write about Muslims, let alone to explain how to love them.

[Helen Park · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is not just about how Christians are needing to be salt and light ,but more of a practical book offering real-life advices on how to reach out to our Muslim neighbors . Very helpful in knowing how to first know Muslim neighbors as well as to first form relationship as well as how to further deepen the relationship through Christian biblical knowledge!

[Stephen Watkinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book for Christians and churches who are seeking to reach out to Muslim people in their neighborhood. Both and easy read and covering lots of ground to provide what will be important and useful to know. I also appreciate the theological clarity and kindness in the approach being encouraged.

[Faith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, short read summarizing the basics of islam. Insightful for understanding of where our muslim friends are coming from when Christians share their faith with them.

[Kevin Choate · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent introduction to relationship building with Muslims. Not a fan of his strategy of Discovery Bible Study turning into a proto-church.

[Alanna McCurry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting read, with experienced advice.

[Aneurin Britton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would highly recommend this book. it was really challenging and thought provoking!