Many of you may have seen the recent news about the attacks at the airport (and near the airport) in Karachi, Pakistan. If you haven’t, here is a link to an article where you can learn more: http://news.msn.com/world/pakistan-forces-repel-attack-near-karachi-airport?ocid=ansnews11 Please join us in praying for our many Pakistani, Afghani, Balochi, and expat friends who live in Pakistan. Pray…
Yesterday (or today depending on what part of the world you are in) marks the last of Ramadan. Now begins the holiday Eid al-Fitr. Fasting is over and Muslims everywhere will be feasting, celebrating, giving to charities and encouraged to forgive.
What is the hijab? Why do Muslim women wear it? Why do some non-Muslim women living in Muslim countries choose to wear it or not wear it? What should my view be towards a woman in my home country wearing the hijab?
Steve McCurry recently posted a group of photos titled Silent Language of Hands. Steve McCurry recently posted a group of photos titled Silent Language of Hands.
What do Muslim women want non-Muslim women to know about them? Many Muslim women want you to know that they are a lot like you. They love to laugh, have fun, spend time with their family, shop for new clothes, put on make-up, talk about friendships and relationships, be accepted and appreciated for who they are.
Fresh Hot Bread from the Tandoor Here is a tandoor (clay oven) used for making bread (naan) in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Delicious, hot, fresh naan coming out of the tandoor. As you pray for our Muslim friends celebrating the sacrifice holiday, every time you eat a piece of bread,…
This Afghan man may not have a lot, but he has his wheelbarrow and a place to sit. Pray for Afghans living abroad as they provide for their families back in Afghanistan. Pray for those seeking Truth and Peace. Pray for those helping Afghans in Afghanistan and abroad for their safety and health. Click…
You have opened up your heart and home. You have shown hospitality and genuine friendship to a Muslim man or woman who has become a friend. The two of you have talked about family, common interests, and about similarities and differences in your faith. Because you both now care about each other, it is only natural that one or both of you might want to convince or convert the other one to your belief. But please remember these three things:
You may be surprised that many Muslims think Christians do not pray because our way of prayer is so different. Muslim prayer is usually very public, performed at a Masjid (Mosque) or an outdoor prayer place 5 times a day. Christian prayer is often done silently, in private place
So you have “Smiled and said Hello”, you have asked “How are You?” and meant it. How did that go for you? Now let’s ask about family. This is not unlike our culture when we get to know somebody, so why should it be any different with your new Afghan or other Muslim acquaintance? Much…
Afghans Abroad 
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