“I could never do that!” Is that ever our thought when we hear stories of people sharing their faith? People sound very gifted and full of power and confidence. However, we have all been given natural gifts by God; skills we can use to help other people hear about Jesus.
What will people say? Collectivist cultures, like those from which our Muslim neighbours come, prioritize the needs, goals, and harmony of the group over individual desires. Thus, in big decisions the phrase “what will people say?” is very meaningful. This is especially so in making any counter-cultural decisions, like in matters of faith.
How can you put on an event for your Muslim neighbours as a church or Mahabba group? First of all, you need a pool of ‘warm’ contacts.
A Mahabba member shares advice on how Christians can help traumatised refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.
Whilst some may be looking forward to a haircut this coming Monday, there is a much greater significance to the date for Muslims as Ramadan begins!
Check out the fantastic resources available to equip you to engage with Muslims during this Ramadan. And why not join us in praying together over this month - online and through our Instagram account!
Do we see the opportunities to build friendships and share faith with our Muslim colleagues?
Wherever we work and for however much of our week, the workplace can be a context where we spend a huge amount of our time. And it can be a great place to build relationships with Muslims.
This month’s update shares John’s incredible story, of how his workplace became the context for growing friendships, learning hospitality and sharing faith with Muslims.
Where Do We Go From Here? - Action & Impact Update
How can I connect easily with Muslims?
What are the things I need to know, to avoid being culturally insensitive?
How can we be praying together for Muslims at this time?
Being online has changed everything - how can I connect with others?
An update from the network on how your giving supports Mahabba to develop the resources which answer some of these questions and equips Christians to love their Muslim neighbours.
Making friends with Muslims can feel challenging for Christians … but in a lockdown, it might seem impossible!
This month we look at how the Friendship First course is helping Christians to know how to engage in friendship with Muslims and how online technology can actually help us be better equipped in these times.
Continuing the Conversation - Action & Impact Update
How is Mahabba equipping Christians to continue the conversation with their Muslim friends and neighbours in this time?
An update from the network on how your giving supports Mahabba’s vital work in equipping, envisioning and resourcing Christians to demonstrate love to Muslims.
As we leave behind a year like no other, and enter another lockdown, all too familiar, what are we holding onto in this season?
This month’s Network Update brings a message from Steve Bell, one of Mahabba’s founding members, with a word of encouragement that Mahabba’s vital work continues to be relevant in these times.
Sparking Passion - An update from the network
How does your giving impact the work that Mahabba does?
During the Autumn we’ll look at the four core mission goals of Mahabba and how your support enables them to happen. This month we look at how Mahabba is Envisioning the Christian Community - a key foundation to our mission. With examples of how Mahabba assists churches to grow a passion for welcoming Muslims in their community.
Making Friends - An update from the network
How does your giving impact the work that Mahabba does?
During the Autumn we’ll look at the four core mission goals of Mahabba and how your support enables them to happen. This month we look at how Mahabba is Enabling all Christians - a key foundation to our mission. With examples of how Mahabba is a central resource for equipping everyday Christians to engage with their Muslim neighbours.
“The amount of prayer was staggering.” - An update from the network
How does your giving impact the work that Mahabba does?
During the Autumn we’ll look at the four core mission goals of Mahabba and how your support enables them to happen. This month we look at how Mahabba is Encouraging Prayer - a key foundation to our mission. With stories from prayer groups around the UK, who are continuing online and seeing even greater impact in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis.
Even now, can we give thanks? - An update from the network
This month we look back at all God has done through Mahabba during the last academic year. We see the blessing of relational connections; the work of Mahabba to equip Christians in many spheres of society; and the continued momentum in prayer, that has allowed us to pursue our vision as a network, even in unusual times.
What could be? - an update from the network
This month we take a look at the opportunities for connection across the network, due to the crisis and consider what could be possible now that we have better use of online tools. We see how a regional ‘meet’ in London has demonstrated the opportunities for more regular joining together for prayer, equipping and training, across the Mahabba network.
