Islam Gone Radical...
But Not Like You Think
Hump Day - Day Of Prayer For The Muslim World Vol. 142
"There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death." Proverbs 14:12
Feminism has found a surprising partner, and this partner is found within the ranks of Islam. Meet the Inclusive Mosque Initiative or better known as IMI.
The Inclusive Mosque Initiative
The Inclusive Mosque Initiative (IMI) was founded in November 2012 by two female activists. With no fixed venue, they are nomadic as they raise funds to build a mosque.
With headquarters in London and still relatively small, the IMI occasionally visits other parts of the UK and now has chapters in Pakistan, Malaysia, Switzerland and Kashmir. With allies in other nations like the USA, they are growing.
Why The IMI?
- No welcoming space for many people in current mosques in the UK
- Disenfranchisement of people - especially women in existing mosques
IMI Distinctives
- Tolerance
- Equal rights for women, the disabled and LGBT
- Open dialogue at many meetings
- Environmental awareness - think GREEN
IMI - The Experience
- Feminist leadership
- Monthly feminist brunches
- No gender segregation
- Eco-Islam activist speakers
- Film screenings
- Normal mosque activities conducted by Imams of different Islamic backgrounds, nations, races and genders
Prayer Needs
- Pray for laborers of the gospel to participate in the "open dialogue" meetings to build relationships and boldly proclaim Christ
- Pray the IMI and its members worldwide would see that it is Jesus' righteous works on the cross and in the resurrection that saves (Titus 3:4-6)
- The IMI and its leadership is "pushing the envelope" within Islam. It seems almost inevitable the organization will attract enemies from the fundamentalists. Especially pray the founding activists would find Christ for salvation
The 10/10 Prayer Initiative
Pray that 10% of the Muslim world (180 million people) would come to Christ for salvation by Jan. 1, 2028
We praise God for your prayers today! May the LORD who hears prayer bless your intercession. Thank you!
Dream so big only Jesus can make it happen!
Jay & Marsha Crenshaw
e3 Partners
Directors Muslim Outreach USA/MECANA
References today:
1. IMI website - www.inclusivemosque.org
2. Asian Lite International article June 12, 2016
3. Loving Dalston article November 2013
4. Wikipedia - "Inclusive Mosque Initiative"
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