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 Session One
Outline / Notes
"The goal is to
help Christians move beyond stereotypes and toward loving Muslims in a
Christ-like way."
A Few Reasons to Learn about Islam:
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There are so many Muslims. ____ in every ____ people in the world is a Muslim.
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Jesus commands us to
___________________________.
__________________ and __________________make up about ½ the
population of the world.
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"Thou shall not
___________________________________________________."
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Muslims and Christians often share
similar ___________________________.
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Relating to Muslims can deepen
_______________________________________.
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Understanding Islam will help us
_____________the Gospel for Muslims.
Definitions:
Islam:
_______________________________________
Muslim:
_____________________________________
Salaam:
_______________________________________
As-Salaam Alaikum:____________________________________________________
Muhahmmad:
Born in the year _______ Died in the year _______
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Pillars of Islam:
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1:______________________
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2:______________________
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3:______________________
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4:______________________
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5:______________________
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(6):_____________________
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The greater jihad is the jihad of the
________________________.
The lesser jihad is the jihad of the
_________________________.
History:
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For about ________ years Muslims
possessed the heights of the world’s civilizations and power.
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In less than four centuries Islam fell
from being a superpower to being ______________________ and
______________________.
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Today a powerful mix of pride and
defeat still shapes the identity of Muslims.
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Muslims often interpret events such as
the crusades, Western colonialism, the establishment of Israel and
current events as evidence of a ________________ - ________________
alliance against Islam.
Hopes for Islamic Revival:
Three Common elements of Muslim hopes for
revival are:
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taking the _______________ as a guide
for life;
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following the model of the life of
_____________________ and the first Muslim community;
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and ordering the government and
society according to __________________ (Sharia).
Closing:
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If Christians fail to reach out to make
friends with Muslims in "the silent majority," we will be
turning our backs on some of our greatest allies against both
______________________________________ and
______________________________________.
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Christians may be deeply challenged by:
Muslim critiques of ______________________________________
and our failures at ______________________________________.
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