Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims. Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, so all Muslims make great efforts to make the pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime. Usually, over 2…
Anwar cranked up the air conditioning in the car. His family had been sitting in gridlocked traffic for hours now trying to get out of Jakarta. He thought they had left early enough to miss the worst of it, but it seemed…
There are an estimated 20,000 Afghans living in India. Most of these are refugees who live in and around New Delhi. Many of them are waiting for permission to move to other countries, and some have already been denied entry…
For years now, the continent of Africa has led the way in Church growth. By 2060it is estimated that more than 4 out of 10 Christians in the world will live in sub- Saharan Africa. This growth One study predicts…
“Come in, come in!” Sarah called to her neighbours! Sweets were passed around and “Blessed Eid” greetings were exchanged. Children showed their new toys to their friends while the teenagers prepared to go to the celebrations in the city square and food preparations continued…
Musa comes from a Muslim family, but when his family needed medical care they went to a Christian hospital. When his son was born the Christian midwives took good care of his wife. The hospital even cared for a cousin…
When news broke of the Irani Supreme Court’s decision that it was not a crime to preach Christianity in a house church in Iran, Laleh rejoiced along with the others in her fellowship. However, since she became a follower of…
Jan and Mohammad share cold drinks and snacks after a football game enjoyed in the welcome early spring sunshine on a Sunday afternoon in the Netherlands. They are part of a community team of young men who meet up regularly…
Muslims in Ukraine are a small minority, making up only about 1% of the total population of this Orthodox Christian nation. However, they have a long and rich history in the country, dating back to the 13th century. Most of…
Some estimates say that about 15,000 Muslims leave their religion each year in France. Equal numbers tend to convert to Islam, so the population figures do not change significantly, but ex-Muslims are a growing community. Leaving Islam, even in a western nation,…
