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Nativity videos in English or Arabic

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A Nativity video in English or Arabic

Click here for an animation of the nativity in English or here for the Arabic version. These animations have been developed by our friends at Journey to Truth. You can find their excellent series of 6 animations here at Door of Life.

You could give your friends the youtube link, or as it’s easier to forward a Whatsapp video directly, email here with your Whatsapp number, saying Christmas video English / Arabic and it will be sent to you.

The Shepherd video in English

You may have seen ‘The Chosen’, an excellent television drama about the life of Jesus. Click here to watch ‘The Shepherd’, the 20 minute pilot episode, which tells the story of the nativity through the eyes of a poor shepherd. It is ideal to send to your Muslim friends. If they enjoy it, encourage them to watch the whole series!

Journey to Truth Videos

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Journey to Truth Video in English and other languages

A few years ago some believers in the Middle East put together 8 excellent animated short videos about the story of 4 young Muslim friends on a journey to discover the truth about Jesus. The videos are not only funny and easy to relate to for Muslims, but they also present the big story of the Bible from Creation to Christ and counter many of the typical objections that Muslims make when discussing faith with their Christian friends. As the series progresses we see how one of the guys (who is actually a Christ-follower) encourages his friends to study God's word with him - but in a very gentle and wise way. As time goes on, some of the group choose to follow Jesus and get baptised - and a movement begins!

The video series has been so well received in the Middle East and by workers in other Muslim countries that it has now been dubbed or subtitled in many other languages, like Farsi, Turkish, Urdu etc. But this summer it was dubbed by professional actors into British English to make it more accessible for English speaking Muslims around the world.

Do please watch the videos and share them with as many of your Muslim friends as possible and try to get their feedback! You can find them here on the website (British English only) and also here on othe Youtube Channel (British English only). If you want to see the series in 12 different languages (including Arabic, Urdu, Bengali & Turkish) they can be found here.

NB. ***Business cards are also available with all this information on them, so that you can give them out in your own towns and cities on the streets, through letterboxes, or to friends/neighbours/colleagues in person, rather than digitally. Please contact HWmahabba@gmail.com if you would like to be posted a package of these promotional business cards.***

Plans are being considered as to how this excellent resource can be used effectively in a Western context with Muslims and your help would really be appreciated. If you have any anecdotes/ideas/feedback as you start using it, please email HWmahabba@gmail.com

Helpful Phone Apps for Sharing Faith

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Here are some phone apps that have been recommended by others for sharing faith with Muslims:

Jesus Film Media app for smartphones

This is a great way to ensure that you always have quick access to the Jesus or Magdalena films (and others) in the languages relevant to your location. Videos can be easily downloaded to your phone or tablet so that you do not need a phone signal or other access to the internet in order to view them. More information here

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GodTools

This app has several different Gospel presentations in 84 languages that you can use to walk someone through the Gospel, explain how to have a relationship with God, and give them an opportunity to respond. In addition to more typical Western gospel presentations, it has a Power/Fear one and a Shame/Honour one. There are even pictures that you can use in your language lessons! More information here. Also there is a series of videos here on how best to use these apps with a friend.

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Create International App

This is one of the most useful evangelism tools for sharing Jesus with your neigbours who speak a different language. There are over 100 Gospel films you can view or download to your mobile device. More information here

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The Chosen

This multi season series about the life of Jesus offers viewers a glimpse into what the daily and extraordinary life of Jesus Christ and his disciples might have looked like 2,000 years ago and invites the viewer into His story. Watch for free in the mobile app. The new app can be accessed via newthechosen.tv or watch online via watch.thechosen.tv

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Luke's Gospel and other resources in Muslim-idiom English

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Holy Injil, Luke – A New Translation from the Original Greek Text with Commentary

Luke’s gospel is an ideal gift for Muslim friends.

Features include:

  • An introduction which encourages Muslims to read the Injil (New Testament), quoting from the Qur’an. 

  • A new translation of Luke from the original Greek into Muslim-idiom English, using religious terminology and names Muslims are familiar with. 

  • Commentary provides useful Old Testament or cultural background, attempts to deal with difficulties a Muslim reader may encounter as they read through Luke, explains biblical themes, and cross-references the Qur’an where it is helpful to do so.

  • More in-depth appendices on: The Revelation of the Injil, The title 'spiritual Son of Allah', The Kingdom of Allah, The title 'al-Masih', The title 'Son of Man', The suffering and martyrdom of ’Isa al-Masih, Why did ’Isa al-Masih suffer and die?, The 'Gospel of Barnabas'.

  • It has been read and reviewed by translation consultants and by Muslims.

  • Hard cover, colour photos of very early New Testament manuscripts, 375 pages.

Comments from Muslim readers:

“Thank you for the lovely injil - we shall all read it and pray to Allah (SWT) to give you strength and to bless you and your family for the great effort put into this chapter of Luke. Amazing!”

“I have given my brother this book. He spent three hours reading it in my house. He said it was beautifully explained.”

Recommendations for Holy Injil, Luke:

“We recommend it as a translation to be used in discussion with Muslims to shed light on the beautiful and majestic life that is Jesus Christ without hampering them by using terminology not familiar to their ears. And we already know of Muslims who have read it with joy.“ Tom & Judi

Duncan Peters has prepared this version of Luke’s Gospel for a conservative Muslim audience. There are helpful appendices dealing with the most common Muslim questions, like the allegation that the text of the Bible has been changed, and the objection that God cannot have a son.” Julyan

“The translation is brilliantly done and is enhanced by excellent notes and appendices which face the difficult critical questions Muslim readers may have with deep sensitivity and wisdom. From a Christian perspective, this unique volume will not only prove invaluable in developing conversations with Muslim neighbours and friends, but it points toward the future of mission in a pluralist world.” David

Translation and commentary by Duncan Peters

Click here to view on-line or to order

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In the Beginning - A Month of Daily Meditations from al-Taurat

This provides a translation of Genesis 1-3 into Muslim idiom English, divided into 30 sections for 30 days. Each day also contains the original Hebrew script of that day's passage, with a brief meditation, followed by a short prayer.

There is also an introduction on why Muslims should read the Taurat, and an epilogue which points to the fulfilment of the Scriptures in Isa al-Masih (Jesus the Messiah).

Available from Amazon here.

Discovery Bible Studies

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Discovery Bible Studies - guiding Muslims through the Bible as they discover God’s redemptive plan and learn obedience to His word. These studies are an integral part of the Discipleship Making Movement model of Church planting.

Click here for an explanation of Discovery Bible Studies, details of the Discover app and helpful books on the subject