America's Unreached People Groups
People of Islamic Faith Facts about the Islamic population in the U.S.:
- According to the 2000 Census, there are 7 million people of Islamic faith in America.
- Islam now has become the fastest-growing religion in the United States.
- Large cities, such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Detroit, Dallas, and Washington, D.C., have become home for many Islamic immigrants from Africa, the Middle East, and East Asia.
- Allah is their one and only god.
- The Koran is the most important holy book by virtue of the fact that it is the most recent holy book.
- Although the Islamic faith has a high regard for Jesus, Mohammed is seen as the last and most important prophet. He is the seal of the prophets.
- Mobilize local churches to pray for Islamic neighbors.
- Welcome people of Islamic faith and help them according to their needs (english as a Second Language, jobs, schools for childrren, government programs for new immigrants, etc.).
- Pray for opportunities to witness to them with God’s love.
