Witnessing Jesus to Moslems – Finding a Common Ground

During an ecumenical discussion here in Virginia, I met a
Muslim leader and his wife who had converted from
Christianity. This does not make me an expert about Moslems
And witnessing Jesus to them as I certainly am not.

But I am a Christian and have knowledge about that. I may not
Be and expert nor a "know it all", but I am a "know
Something ".

This Muslim leader read something from the Koran that did not
Make much sense to me. He explained that the Koran does not
Translate well into English. He further stated that Koran
Does not support the actions of the perpetrators of 9/11.

He was very nice, pleasant, and quite literate – surely
More than me. I got his card and afterwards sent him some
Lengthy letters, all of which he never answered. I later
Posted these letters on the Independent Christian website.

His wife wore a head scarf and also appeared quite nice. I
Did not get any information why she converted from
Christianity.

So I did not get any positive results and you should not take
Me as any "voice of experience".

But I do have some suggestions.

While the Muslim religion did not start until the 600's AD,
Many of the people in that part of the world are descendants
Of Abraham but not of Jacob, Abraham's grandson. This is
Explained in detail in the book of Genesis.

So one common ground is Abraham.

In my online research I found a reference in the Koran
Describing the destruction of Sodom for the homosexual
Practices of the residents of Sodom. Bible believing
Christians also consider homosexual actions to be a vile sin.

This may be only a strand of straw that I hold in my hand but
Here is a suggested approach.

Start with Adam and Eve and explain original sin. Next
Explain how God tells of the coming of Jesus from the seed of
A woman. Explain how original sin is passed from the father
To the son. Finally explain how Jesus born of Mary as a
Virgin had no earthly father.

That may not be much but as the phrase goes, "you can get
Anywhere from here ".

My final advice, pray, then do or say something.