Miniskirts, Mothers & Muslims

Such an interesting read. This book was required reading for a mission trip to London where we will be working with Muslim women.

Reading about Muslim culture (with emphasis on how it may differ nationally and regionally) challenged assumptions I had and opened my eyes to the many merits and fascinating aspects to such a rich and diverse culture. I am in awe of the degree of hospitality and kindness valued in these cultures, some ways the collectivistic mindset is demonstrated, and the weight of relationships.

Christine Mallouhi has written a book full of anecdotes, personal and otherwise, encapsulating 30+ years of living missionally amongst Muslims as an evangelical Christian. As Mallouhi states toward the end of the book, “These stories are not giving you the solutions. They are simply alerting you to the main issue I have chosen from among many, to address.”

In this way, this book is by no means exhaustive but is a great starter for anyone interested in learning more about Muslim culture from the perspective of an evangelical Christian and what it may look like “to live honorably among Muslims for Christ's sake”.