About halfway through our meal, I noticed an elderly gentleman looking my way. Through his unhappy glances, I could tell that my Muslim friend’s hijab was making him uncomfortable and possibly even a bit angry. A couple of times I saw him adjust in his chair, and I thought that he might come over and say something unkind.
Read MoreWhether in America or overseas, Muslim women desire friendship. We do too, right? Muslim communities are very tied together. Everyone is connected, and women can feel vulnerable to gossip and shame. I find that my Muslim friends often feel more comfortable sharing honestly with me than with women in their own circles. And I love sharing with them, too.
Read MoreAs I’m typing on the computer, a calendar notification interrupts my Christmas musings. It reminds me of another big day, which is happening now! To my Muslim friends, it’s a pretty big deal—their prophet Muhammad’s birthday!
Read MoreOur Urdu language tutor took us into one of the most compelling conversations we have ever had. Everything about the restaurant we were in on that day was quite ordinary, except for the tall glasses of chilled, fresh pomegranate juice our waiter brought to the table. The moment’s reverie inspired Mr. Noor* to quote a proverb that has since taken hold of our hearts.
Read MoreWe welcome our dear friend, Joy Loewen, to share an inspiring testimony and some practical insights for Christian families as another school year gets underway. God wants to use each of us to reach our Muslim friends and neighbors—and that includes our kids!
Read MoreSeventy-two hours ago an explosion seized and thrashed the vital port of Beirut, Lebanon to literal, little bits. The explosion blew out windows of the airport a full five miles away. We at Say Hello are deeply saddened by this tragedy and invite you to pray with us.
Read MoreThe first time I saw the red of blood of sacrifice flow down my own neighborhood street, I knew I would never be the same. It carved a yearning into my soul that to this day still burns…my longing that all Muslims would have ample opportunity to know Jesus as the Lamb of God.
Read MoreSome Muslim girls refer to their veils as their shade. My friend Ikraam wears hers very responsibly. By doing so, she means to honor Allah and the community she represents. It shelters her beauty and protects her from the tempter.
Read MoreI cried tears of joy and sorrow. We had what they needed, and we loved sharing with them. It’s what they didn’t know that still grieves my spirit. What they needed was free for the asking, all along.
Read MoreWhen our family lived overseas, we cherished visits with our Muslim friends during Ramadan. We enjoyed quite a few iftar invitations. We shared more than food.
Read MoreOur daily Forever Friends-based visual guides to prayer and action will only take a minute or two of your time.
Read MoreWhile we continue to celebrate Christ’s resurrection, we are aware of Islam’s Ramadan. It’s the antithesis to Christianity’s Easter.
Read MoreThis Easter has felt different from the start, and I don’t sense we’re ready to move on from it just yet.
Read MoreThe need for hyper sanitizing has brought to light something else I had never experienced before.
Read MoreToday my Muslim friend told me she is afraid. The kind of “safe” I feel is what makes me different.
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