If your husband is Muslim, then you must already be aware that Islam holds the person of Jesus in high regard. It’s true that the Qur’an denies that He was divine in any way. It also calls Christians “idolaters” because they worship Him as the Son of God. In spite of this, the holy book of Islam honors Jesus the son of Mary as one of the greatest of the prophets who came before Muhammad. This in itself could be an important “opening” for your family.
Encourage your husband to take a close look at Jesus and to keep his eyes focused on Him. If he does, we believe that he may eventually begin to see and understand the life-changing message revealed to us in the face of the Living Word (John 1:14). If you’re looking for Bible readings to help him move in this direction, we’d advise you to start by going through the Gospels. Read through them together, paying special attention to the Gospel of John. As John himself puts it, “No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him” (John 1:18). This, as far as we’re concerned, is where the journey toward genuine Christian faith has to begin.
If you’d like to discuss this issue at greater length with a member of our team, call us. Focus on the Family has a staff of pastoral counselors who would love to speak with you over the phone.
Resources
If a title is currently unavailable through Focus on the Family, we encourage you to use another retailer.
What Every Christian Ought to Know Day by Day: Essential Truths for Growing Your Faith
The Faith: What Christians Believe, Why They Believe It, and Why It Matters
Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know
Books about Muslim/Islam
Referrals
Articles
How Do I Share My Faith?
