Saudi Muslim Shares Journey to Finding Jesus Through Arabic Bible

Growing Up Muslim in Saudi Arabia

• 🕌 Sakhar Alzubaidi was born and raised in Saudi Arabia within a devout Muslim family.
• 🚫 His perception of Christianity was shaped by Islamic tradition, viewing it as polytheistic and often encountering blocked internet access when trying to research the Bible.

Discovering Christianity in Canada

• 📖 Upon moving to Canada, Sakhar had the opportunity to read the Bible in Arabic for the first time, which profoundly impacted his understanding.
• 💡 He began to see Jesus as depicted in the Gospels, distinct from interpretations found in Islamic texts like the Quran or Hadiths.
• ✅ The teachings of Jesus were perceived as powerful, applicable across different cultures and times, unlike his view of Islam.

Comparing Religions and Personal Transformation

• ⚖️ Sakhar made comparisons between the teachings of Jesus and the demands of Islam, leading him to believe one was man-made and the other divine.
• 🌟 He was drawn to Jesus himself, influenced by the Christ-like character of his Canadian boss and coworker.
• 💬 His coworker, a pastor's son, engaged him in debates, prompting Sakhar to realize the logic and truth in Christian teachings.

Encouragement for Questioners

• 🤝 Sakhar encourages those questioning their faith, especially from an Islamic background, not to be afraid and to pray for truth.
• ❓ He highlights that a religion truly from God should not discourage questions, contrasting this with his experience of imams attributing doubts to the devil.
• 🗣️ He found pastors more willing to admit when they didn't know an answer and encourage further inquiry, unlike some religious leaders who seemed to hide information.

The Power of Seeking Truth

• 📖 Sakhar references Matthew 7:7: "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."
• ✨ This verse encapsulates the encouragement for honest seeking and the belief that God reveals truth to those with sincere hearts.