Middle Eastern

Dos and Don’ts for Middle Easterners

It's usually very easy to meet and befriend those from a middle east background.  It's also easy to make mistakes.  This list is intended to help you avoid the most common cultural errors.

Important Islamic Terms

When in conversation with your Muslim friend, it will be important to be familiar with the following Islamic terms.

Six Basic Muslim Beliefs

Six basic doctrines are generally identified as central to Islamic teaching.  They are:

History and Growth of Islam

Specific beliefs within Islam may vary widely from country to country or sect to sect. The material here reflects the beliefs and practices of Middle Eastern conservative Islam, so it is not necessarily representative of most of the world's Muslims, however it is essential to have some knowledge of Islam when reaching out to its followers.

 

Differences Between Islam and Christianity

A simple graphic that shows the similarities and differences between Islam and Christianity.

The People of God

Link to a four course series, "The People of God." Each of the four courses, "The Beginning of People," "God's Covenant with People," "God Loves People" and "The People of Faith" contain 5 or 6 lessons each and a short quiz at the end. This study was prepared for Muslims to understand the message of the Old and New Testaments.