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    Factors that affect Muslim Evangelization in Kigoma, Tanzania : with Implications for Contexualization
    (2014-05-26) Msambya, Emmanuel Louis
    The objective of this study was to interview the pastors involved in Muslim evangelism in Kigoma, Tanzania in order to understand their perception of effective evangelism to Muslims. The interview covered the pastors doing Muslim evangelism and a few Muslim converts. The purpose of this study was to listen to those pastors as they explained their understanding of and effective Muslim evangelism in Kigoma town. This study was important because it sought: 1. To be helpful to my missionary activities to Muslims in Kigoma, as well as to other Muslims in other parts of Tanzania. 2. To be of significance to my local church in Kigoma, Tanzania which has been involved in Muslim evangelism. 3. To be of significance to other pastors, churches and evangelistic teams that have heart for Muslims in Kigoma and in Tanzania at large. 4. To have missiological significance to those who have heart for mission to Muslims in Tanzania, East Africa, Africa at large as well as other parts of the world. 5. To be of significance to other researchers who might be interested in addressing factors affecting Muslim evangelism in other parts of the world with Muslims of similar kind. The collection of data through interview allowed the researcher to listen to pastors doing Muslim evangelism in Kigoma, as they shared their experience in Muslim evangelism. Three points emerged from that experience. (1) the necessity to carry on with sharing the message of salvation with Muslims regardless whatever the cost it might be, (2) the need for holistic ministry in terms of meeting other important needs that Muslims have as physical needs, spiritual needs, emotional needs, (3) the need to improve better contextualized approach in Muslim evangelism in order to address their felt need and to make the message of the gospel meaningful to them following the example of Jesus Christ. Literature supported the experience of pastors doing Muslim evangelism in Kigoma. In summary, both the findings and the previous studies concurred that there is a big need for Muslims to be reached with the gospel of forgiveness of sin, healing, love, compassion, friendship and genuine acceptance when they come to Christ. Some recommendations for further studies were made in chapter five that studies should be carried on about: 1. Better methods and approach to Muslim evangelism. 2. Contextualized basic training on Muslim evangelism.
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    The Encounter between Modernity and the Ja'aliyin Muslim Families of Khartoum :Implications for Christiantiy Witness
    (2014-05-26) Mweu, Peter Bernard
    Family is regarded as a cornerstone of a healthy and balanced Muslim society. This study explored the encounter between modernity and Ja'aliyin Muslim families in Khartoum - Sudan. Participant observation was used to collect data. The study was motivated by Voll's thesis: The growing significance of the modern and contemporary Islamic world to the global community requires that we understand the broad continuities, commonalities, new elements and local particulars of Muslim experience. Voll's findings informed the three-pronged approach: 1) impact of non- Muslim factors, 2) particularity oflocal factors, and 3) Islamic root faith. These elements, interacting with each other, form what it means to be a "Muslim" today. The investigation utilized Voll's Islamic models of how change is experienced: 1) Conservatism, 2) Adaptationism, 3) Fundamentalist and 4) Individualism. This study revealed the following: Firstly, Ja'aliyin Muslims believe that family is the basic institution in society, and harmonious gender relations are a prerequisite in the establishment of peaceful societies. They contend that family in the West lacks foundation, is weak and may not be followed as an example. For them, family preserves religious tradition and contributes to the development of religious law. Together with Christians and humanists, they affirm that family is essential to the welfare of society. Secondly, Ja'aliyin Muslims believe that rules ofIslamic family life regarding inheritance, the rights of orphans, the mixing of the sexes, and the extended family network are calculated to foster the integrity of the family in every way. Third, they believe that the Islamic way of family life is largely misunderstood, arguing that some values of the Islamic family code are close to Christian values. They assert that the Hijab, attitudes to polygamy and divorce can be understood as alternative ways of reaching a secure interdependence and a caring community of love. Fourth, they believe an objective of marriage is psychological, emotional and spiritual companionship between husband and wife. But, Islamic law has specified irretrievable marital breakdown as ground for divorce wherever attempts at reconciliation fail. Polygamy is defended by pointing to "concealed polygamy" in Western society. Fifth, they claim a stronger position in the world today because they possess stable systems of domestic relationships such as the West is trying to do without. Sixth, The Ja'aliyin, mostly Sunni Muslims, rely on the example of Prophet Muhammad for their faith and family practices. From observation, most contemporary Ja'aliyin families in Khartoum are largely adaptationist in tone. They are willing to integrate Islamic values and ideals with Western technology. Modern ideas are ,., borrowed and integrated to Islamic faith to form expressions that are contemporary in flavor, Ja'aliyin in culture, and Islamic in their root faith. Traces of fundamentalism (not exactly Voll's categorization) and individualism are evidenced among them. The findings of this inquiry raised several implications for Christian mission among Muslim Ja'aliyin families based in Khartoum. Appropriate recommendations and suggestions for further study have been stated in the concluding chapter of this research.
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    A missiological study of the ministry experiences of Evangelical Missionary Society in Muslim evangelism in Northern Nigeria
    (2014-04-25) Bakfwash, Yakubu Bulus
    This study describes the ministry experiences of the Evangelical Missionary Society in Muslim evangelism in Northern Nigeria. A qualitative research design employing phenomenology was used for the study. Data was collected using face-toface open-ended interviews that were recorded and transcribed. The findings indicated that EMS missionaries used friendship evangelism, teaching strategies, healing and electronic media as evangelism tools and strategies. They were overwhelmed with various ministry challenges which included low self-esteem, suspicion by the Muslims, confrontation, fear of death, culture shock and ritualistic worship. There is interwovenness between their ministry experiences and strategies used. Therefore based on the findings, EMS missionaries will benefit from coming together to form strong interpersonal and management partnerships among themselves, improve their research and writing area and be encouraged to learn by living and working with the Muslim people. These steps should improve their effectiveness in Muslim evangelism. The researcher recommended that EMS should review the training aspect of preparation for ministry, consider what a Christian response to the question of Shariah should be and work towards strengthening the organizational effectiveness in facilitating EMS mission work.
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    Factors attracting Muslim students to Christian institutions of higher learning
    (2014-04-11) Hassane, Dan Karami
    The purpose of this study was to discover the factors that attract Muslim students to Christian institutions of higher learning. The overall aim was to discover the theory that emerged in helping to understand what motivates Muslim students to attend Christian institutions of higher learning. Data was collected through Observations, discussions in focus groups, and face to face semi-structured interviews with fourteen participants, five Muslim students from catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), and nine Muslim students from African Nazarene University (ANU). The findings revealed two categories of Muslim students: Those who were closed to any contact with Christians when they came to school, "Muslim brothers" and those who mixed with other Christian students from the beginning, "Christian friends". The study showed that Muslim students were "attracted" by some factors, but were also "pushed" sometimes, by other factors. It seems that "Muslim brothers" are "attracted" by the "school reputation" and sometimes "pushed" by the "parents/sponsors motivations". The "Christian friends" are mostly attracted by "the • school environment" and sometimes "pushed" by "student's motivations" mostly by other Muslim alumni of the same University. This study also revealed a phenomenon of one factor, "the attitude of the student", being influenced by four other factors when the student starts interacting with the school community members. A student can move from a group ("Muslim brothers", for example) to another ("Christian friends") or even becoming a Christian from a radical Muslim position through the power of Holy Spirit, when students are exposed to the Word of God in the compulsory chapel or the requested Bible and Christian ethics classes. From the findings, recommendations were made of exploring the possibility of extending the study to the Muslim alumni of Christian institutions of higher learning and investigating their relationships with Christians and people of other faiths. This would help to have a clear picture of the contribution of Christian education to Muslim understanding of the Christian faith. A multiplicity of studies of the phenomenon of Muslim students in Christian universities in different African contexts would lead to a greater understanding of the profound reasons motivating Muslims to attend Christian institutions of higher learning.
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    An exploration of the experiences of divorced Muslim women in Kibera: its implications for the Redeemed Christian Church of God Mission
    (2014-04-09) Obasike, Esther
    This study explores the experiences of divorced Muslim women in Kibera and its implications for the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) mission to the Muslim women in Kibera. A qualitative research design employing phenomenology tradition was used for the study. Data was collected using face-to-face open-ended interviews that were recorded and transcribed. I used moderate participant observation to build rapport with the informants. The findings revealed that Islam as an ideology differs hugely from its practice. Seven themes emerged to explain divorce experiences for the mothers and their children. There is a lot of interwovenness between Isla and culture. More so, the status accorded to Muslim women is an underlying factor behind their unpalatable experiences in divorce. Based on findings, divorced Muslim women are in dire need of true and meaningful relationship. This provides an excellent platform for their evangelization. The RCCG Kibera must engage in a holistic ministry in meeting their felt needs.