A devout Muslim man tried his best to deny Jesus as the Son of God. But because of his friend’s unwavering love and prayers, he finally turned to Jesus and asked for the truth. Then, the Truth encountered him in a dream.
Devout Muslim Man
Jahir Israel’s parents trained him to be the best Islam man. He observed the Islamic traditions and rituals and followed them carefully until he entered college.
He met a non-Muslim girl who he fell in love with. His passion for his girlfriend drove him to commit sin, which was abhorrent in Islam.
As a result, Jahir was disappointed with himself and felt guilty for what he’d done. But he couldn’t leave his girlfriend at the time. So, he continued sinning, which resulted in more sins until Jahir fell into a cycle of repetitive guilt and shame.
Jahir had a friend who smoked and drank, which was considered “very bad” in Islam. But one day, Jahir’s friend suddenly changed. When asked about the cause of his transformation, his friend simply said, “I gave my life to Jesus.”
Christian friend
Jahir was outraged by what he heard. He invited his newly-converted friend into a dialogue so that he could convince him that Jesus was not the Son of God.
Indeed, his friend was obliging and listened to Jahir discussing Quran and Jesus. But, he was not convinced. He, too, shared the Gospel with Jahir.
“Jahir, God loved you so much that He died for you,” his friend said. “He took away all of your sins so you may be free. God wants to have a relationship with you.”
Jahir was stunned by his friend’s last statement. Even so, Jahir was adamant. He refused to believe in Jesus. But still, his friend continued to pray for him.
Jesus in a dream
One day, Jahir’s family came to know about his non-Muslim girlfriend. And for them, it was considered a betrayal. They made him choose between his girlfriend and his family. But, Jahir could not pick one.
Devastated, he called his Christian friend and asked for help. His friend offered prayers and told him to seek Jesus. He challenged Jahir to ask for the truth from God.
So, Jahir finally prayed, “Allah, I don’t believe in anymore but Jesus. If you are the way, the truth, and the life, like my friend said, if you’re my Lord God and Savior, show me right now in a dream.”
Jahir went to sleep and dreamt of Jesus.
In his dream, Muslim people chased him and beat him up. He asked for help, but no one came. And then, he looked up and saw a light. As he looked carefully, he saw a shining face with long brazen hair with his long white garment. The image spoke to Jahir, saying, “Your family will forsake you, but I never will. I am Jesus Christ, your father, and you’re my son. I shed my blood for everyone. Everybody knows about me, but they don’t know who I am. Believe in me, and I will be with you forever. That’s how much I love you, Jahir.”
Jahir opened his eyes and went blind. For 15 years, Jahir had to wear eyeglasses because of his eyesight. But after waking up from a dream, he could not see anymore.
But then, a light passed by him, and his vision was healed. Since then, Jahir has not worn eyeglasses again.
Jahir’s journey with Christ started there. And today, Jahir boldly confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, his Lord, and Savior of his life.
Header Image: One Way Gospel, Muslim Discovers Jesus In A Dream, Youtube, Feb 2, 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMNq9PQyYlA