Engage

Love without truth corrupts and truth without love kills. When it comes to current Christian Mission to Muslims, it is rare to find an appropriate Christ-centered combination. Some are so accommodating of Islam that they dilute the uncompromising gospel; others are so antagonistic that they make it almost impossible for their Muslim hearers to sense any compassion in the message – or see it in the messenger. In this book, Abu Nasir and Maryam dispense love and truth in beautiful balance. Over and again, Abu Nasir points out that there is a difference between Islam and Muslims, that it is necessary to both examine Islam in the light of truth as revealed in Scripture and to daily lay down our lives for Muslims in love.


Courageously and Biblically, Abu Nasir reveals the spirit of Islam and sheds light on how we can and must respond. Much missiology today is unfortunately sourced in the social sciences. What is refreshing about Engage! is that it is first a theological work, for it is from solid exegesis that lasting missiology flows. Only when we are firmly Biblical do we have the discernment to employ the insights of the social sciences without slipping surely towards syncretism. Only when we are repeatedly filled with the Holy Spirit do we have the power to glorify Jesus when surrounded by an ideology that denies His rule and reign. Abu Nasir repeatedly bases his instruction on what the Bible says, building his call to commitment on the commands of our Lord and Master. It is true that experience, research, praxis, study, anthropology, and trial all season this work – but Engage! is unique as it is first and foremost a Biblical reflection on an ideology that determinedly defies the deity of Jesus.


Standing firmly on the Scripture, Abu Nasir and Maryam proceed to transparently share their joys and sorrows, their victories and setbacks, their hard-gleaned insights, and the discernment that can only be gained from long hours of sharing life with Muslims. I can testify that the authors have lived an open and hospitable life with Muslims of every age, caste, race, and status flowing in and out of their home. The words of this book are not theory; they are living words from daily experiences. I can testify that the authors have lived sacrificially and have depended on the Holy Spirit to help them love truthfully. Love and Truth – you will find both in this book, and it is only in their Jesus-centered and uncompromising union that we will see eternal freedom come to the Muslims we all know and respect.


– D.B, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia



There is a need in our day for voices that cut through the fog of confusion, the creeping malaise of apathy - and I believe this book brings that, in this critical area.


I can testify to the lives of the authors. Passion and tested endurance, hearts that burn and lives given over to reaching people within the Muslim world with the goodness of the gospel Jesus brings, and equipping others to do so. Our families have interacted and stayed at one another's homes, across continents and cities and decades. We have seen their lives and their service in the kingdom. They are experienced and highly credible sources, worth listening to and learning from.


My prayer for the reader of this book is what I pray for myself as I respond to this resource. Ecclesiastes 10:10 states that an ax blade that is dull and unsharpened doesn't do the job well; but that wisdom will bring success.


May we who hear be sharpened into useful instruments for the Mas-ter. Knowing that ever and always, the work of turning a soul back to Him is His own work — may we be more effective instruments in His hand; convinced, convicted, and impassioned. May this resource remove our own veil, and may the Master use it to fill our hearts with love and passion for Muslims.


The Holy Spirit is speaking. May He “remind us of everything He has said” as we go into our world with Muslim friends, neighbors, col-leagues, family members - with eternally effective results.


- J.B, USA


As I read through Engage! God opened my eyes to see the state of my heart toward Muslims. My heart had gradually become hardened against them especially because of the happenings in northern Nige-ria in recent years. Engage! showed me the difference between the Muslim and Islam and God softened my heart.


It also reminded me of an encounter I had several years back with an elderly domestic worker in the home of my neighbor, a Muslim. The woman said to me "You are such a nice and kind woman. If only you will just become a Muslim!" I smiled and said nothing. She pressed me further, "Your husband will not agree, right?" I smiled again and said, "That will be a talk for another day" and left. I missed a perfectly good opportunity to share my faith. Now I know better!


Engage! is a must read for every Christian who desires to obey the Great Commission; not just Missionaries and full time Ministers.


- A.K, Nigeria


A comprehensive reference for sharing and defending your faith respectfully with your Muslim friends or neighbors. This book contains timeless eye openers and Biblical approaches for evangelism and personal spiritual growth. It is a valuable guide for every pastor, missionary or evangelist who really wants to make an impact in God’s kingdom.


- H.B, Canada