For Immediate Release
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, UK (ANS – July 20, 2015)
-- As the world responds to the latest series of Islamic extremist
attacks, including in Tunisia where 30 people were killed, one story
that isn’t being covered in the media is that Muslims are turning to
Christ.
Twenty-one-year-old Hafid* from Morocco believed in jihad and killing anyone who did not follow the laws of Islam.
However, his life was transformed when he started watching Leading The Way’s 24/7 satellite television channel, THE KINGDOM SAT.
“I started comparing Islam with
Christianity and found there to be a lot of contradictions between the
Hadith (the prophets’ teaching) and the Qur’an. I studied the Bible
online. I wanted to tell you that I have decided to follow Jesus.”
After receiving this message, Leading The Way’s follow-up team led him to Christ.
Eighteen-year-old Samar* from
Saudi Arabia also turned to THE KINGDOM SATwhen she began to question
the teachings of Islam. The horrifying violence of ISIS only reaffirmed
her doubts.
At risk of being killed if her
family discovered what she was doing, Samar contacted Leading The Way’s
follow-up team with many questions she had about the Qur’an, the Bible,
and the Christian faith.
After several months of
follow-up, Samar shared that she was convinced that Jesus was not merely
a prophet, as the Qur’an claimed, but the living Son of God—and she
prayed to receive Jesus as her Lord and Savior.
“Now I am ready to die,” she said, “because it’s easy to die for what I’m convinced is the truth.”
Leading The Way’s follow-up coordinator later said her courageous words moved him to tears.
“We thank God for many people
like Hafid and Samar who have come to know truth in Jesus,” said Leading
The Way Founder and President Dr Michael Youssef. “We really need to be
praying for these people—their lives are on the line like nothing we’ve
ever experienced in the West.”
He added: “As the actions of
jihadists continue to cause Muslims to question their faith, God is
using the broadcasts and follow-up ministry of Leading The Way to draw
people to Christ. You won’t see these stories on the evening news, but
God is at work.
“With broadcasts airing in 24
languages, reaching more than 190 countries, God has truly blessed us to
be able to do this work—yet there is still so much more to do.”
To find out more about stories
like Hafid’s and Samar’s, watch the special Leading The Way broadcast
Testimonies of a Timely Mission.
Read more about Islam and Biblical insights on today’s world events in Dr Youssef’s recent book Jesus, Jihad and Peace at www.JesusJihadPeace.com.
Learn more about how you can support Leading The Way’s Gospel outreach here in the UK and in the Muslim world at LTW.org or call +44 (0) 800 432 0419.
You can also follow Dr. Michael Youssef on Twitter at: @MichaelAYoussef
*Names changed for their security.
About Leading The Way:
Now celebrating over 25 years
of ministry, Leading The Way's television and radio programs are
broadcast to more than 190 countries in 24 languages. Leading The Way
also produces DVDs, CDs, books, a monthly devotional magazine, and daily
e-devotionals to spread the light of Christ. This Atlanta-based
organization partners internationally with in-country follow-up teams to
encourage new believers in their faith, helping God's Kingdom to grow
around the world.
About Dr. Michael Youssef:
Michael Youssef, Ph.D., is the
Founder and President of Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef. Dr.
Youssef was born in Egypt and lived in Lebanon and Australia before
moving to the United States. In 1984, he fulfilled his childhood dream
of becoming an American citizen. He holds degrees from Moore College in
Sydney, Australia, and from Fuller Theological Seminary in California.
In 1984, he earned a Ph.D. in social anthropology from Emory University.
He has authored more than 30 books, including popular titles like The
Leadership Style of Jesus and Jesus, Jihad and Peace: What Bible
Prophecy Says About World Events Today. He and his wife reside in
Atlanta and have four grown children and seven grandchildren.
Editor’s Note: For media enquiries contact Peter Wooding by phone at +44 7500 903067 or by e-mail at peter@peterwoodingproductions.com
Photo caption: Dr. Michael Youssef preaching.
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