Farah Abd Al-Masih is a student of Historical Theology and has a particular interest in Christian-Muslim relations. She has studied Arabic and spent time in the Middle East and North Africa, along with many years living in East Africa. She hopes to serve the Middle Eastern church, as well as help the Western church to understand Islam and how to help and serve persecuted Christians around the globe.
Many Muslim men throughout history have aspired to martyrdom because of the qur’anic promise of ḥūrīs in heaven. Traditionally this word has been understood as “beautiful virgin women” who will await them upon their martyr’s death. But what if the term does . . . Continue reading →