All Islam articles
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Opinion5 questions from Muslims that every Christian should know how to answer
Nearly all Christians have a Muslim friend, work colleague or neighbour. But how confident are you at explaining your faith to them, or answering their most common objections to Christianity? It’s not that tricky says Mason Everly, and we need not fear offence. Here’s how to have a good conversation
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OpinionBangladesh promised a “rainbow nation” of inclusivity. But Christians are still being attacked
When Bangladesh’s new government won a landslide victory earlier this year, they promised to create a tolerant and inclusive society for all faiths. But Christians say attacks against them are increasing. Open Doors’ Asha Lindsay* explains what’s happening
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OpinionChristians must stop undermining their own apologists online
A viral clash between Christian apologist GodLogic and Muslim debater Mohammed Hijab descended into mockery and legal action. But the real problem is how the Church responded, says Alistair Lettin. Why are Christians more concerned with policing their own than engaging those who oppose the gospel?
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OpinionTrump and Hegseth’s outrageous warmongering is damaging our witness to the Muslim world
The US Defence Secretary’s violent Pentagon prayers, backed by prominent Christian leaders invoking holy war, are not only a distortion of the gospel—they’re pushing Muslims away from Christianity’s message of peace, warns Matt Roper
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OpinionThe UK’s Christian heritage is rapidly deteriorating. Pausing football games for Ramadan is just another example
From Ramadan breaks in football to halal food in workplaces, Islamic practices are becoming more visible in Britain today. Tim Dieppe says the real issue is not Muslim assertiveness but Christian retreat – and argues the Church must regain its boldness and courage to stand up for the truth of the Gospel
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OpinionThe Archbishop of Canterbury has missed a chance to share Jesus with Muslims (again)
Friendly interfaith gestures have their place, but Dr Andy Bannister is frustrated that successive Archbishops of Canterbury are neglecting what he believes is their primary calling: to proclaim Christ clearly and confidently
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OpinionRupert Lowe says Britain is a Christian country. Is it?
The Restore Party has been inaugurated with a pledge to keep Britain Christian at the centre of its mission, but with abortion rates high, porn culture thriving, and the meaning of marriage being diminished, Lois McLatchie-Miller questions whether Britain is currently Christian in anything other than name
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OpinionI don’t want a British caliphate. I want a country where Christians can live alongside others
An encounter with a nun in a Spanish cathedral has George Pitcher ruminating on a time of unprecedented tension – and what it means for Christians, Jews and Muslims to live together in peace
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Opinion4 ways Christians can respond to the growth of Islam in Britain
The recent Unite the Kingdom rally highlighted growing concerns about Islam’s influence in Britain. Christian Concern’s Tim Dieppe looks at four distinct approaches Christians have taken and considers their strengths and weaknesses
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OpinionWhy the new age is a bigger threat to Christianity than Islam
As Christians debate immigration and Islam’s influence, Kate Orson warns of a more subtle spiritual threat already inside our churches - the rise of new age practices disguised as Christian spirituality
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OpinionCasting the last stone? Why the punishment of stoning persists around the world
Today is the International Day Against Stoning. It may seem barbaric that this method of corporal punishment still exists, says Ben Cohen, but it does. Here’s why Christians should care
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OpinionWhy Iran’s nuclear theology left Israel no choice
Behind Iran’s nuclear ambitions lies a dangerous theology that most Westerners are ignorant of, says Dr Michael A. Youssef. He argues Israel’s actions are a necessary attempt to stop a regime that is seeking to hasten Armageddon
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Testimonies'When I asked God if he was Allah, I heard a voice reply "I am Jesus Christ"'
Ruqayyah Valencia-Dacosta struggled with anxiety and depression leading to a suicide attempt. But an encounter with the love of God took her from Islam to Christianity
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InterviewsHatun Tash: ‘Sometimes I get beaten. I keep going until Muslims hear the Gospel’
The ex-Muslim on confronting Islam, suffering for the gospel and why she won’t stop sharing the good news whatever the cost
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OpinionAssad’s fall leaves Syrian Christians in peril
Could Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s takeover see a jihadist-inspired coup peacefully transition to a free, democratic Syria? If it does, it would be a first for the region, says David Charlwood. If it doesn’t, their long history of violence spells disaster for all non-Muslim minority groups
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OpinionWhy are Christians less likely to share their faith than Muslims?
Don’t let fear hold you back from sharing your faith, says Andy Bannister. God is at work in the world today, and he wants to involve you in his mission
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OpinionThe Church has been ignoring rising extremism within its ranks. Here's what we need to do
Dangerous extremism is on the rise among all political tribes. Heather Tomlinson is urging Christians to act and pray now, in order to counter the rising tide of hate
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OpinionSecret communities: Why Afghanistan’s tiny Christian population is growing
The Taliban’s efforts to crush Christianity have not succeeded. The gospel has taken root in Afghanistan’s soil, even if only in small, hidden pockets, reports Thomas Muller
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Magazine FeaturesIslam: Navigating the choppy waters of interfaith relations
Jesus came to bring both truth and love. Has the Church followed its master when it comes to the increasingly tense and complex subject of British Islam?
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OpinionShould Christians attend an Iftar?
Photos of the Archbishop of Canterbury attending an Iftar meal have caused controversy among some Christians. What is the significance of the meal that marks the end of a Muslim’s daily Ramadan fast, and should a Jesus follower ever go to one?
