Abstract
Interfaith dialogue is becoming a household name in our global society within the context of religious pluralism. Christians and Muslims are widely spread across the globe commanding almost a half of global population. Some Christians, particularly among some Pentecostals view Muslims with distrust, apprehension and rivalry. In Nairobi, Kenya, features of mistrust, disharmony, and intolerance among Pentecostal churches toward Muslims have been witnessed and vice versa. The study explored Christian-Muslim dialogue with particular reference to Pentecostal Christians and Muslims in Nairobi, Kenya. It examines Biblical and Qur’anic teaching on Christian-Muslim dialogue. Integrated Inclusivism Conceptual Model of interfaith dialogue is discussed showing how various areas of convergence and divergence work. Constructive Christian-Muslim dialogue should take into consideration integrated inclusivism ideals such as shared theological concepts and values, socio-political and economic dialogue and divergent theological concept. The paper recommends that Pentecostals Christians and Muslims should not ignore Biblical and Qur’anic teachings. Overarching interfaith hindrances should be reduced in order to talk to each other in a respectful way. In conclusion, interfaith dialogue is the solutions for effective dialogue between Muslims and Pentecostal Christians in Nairobi, Kenya. Key words: Christian-Muslim dialogue, christocentrism, divergent theological matters, integrated inclusivism conceptual model, interfaith dialogue, religious equality, Muslim umma, Pentecostal Christians, personal relationships, Religio-political interests, shura, socio-economic, socio-political and economic dialogue, socio-religious love, theological or reader presupposition.
Highlights
Christian and Muslim dialogue is becoming a common phenomenon in some parts of the global society
Pentecostal Christians and Muslims in Nairobi should benefit from interfaith relations that transcend accusations and counter-accusations to a unity of basic principles found in religious teachings
Numerical religious growth sometimes comes with challenges, especially religious conflicts
Summary
Christian and Muslim dialogue is becoming a common phenomenon in some parts of the global society. The last three decades, mainline churches have shown some concerted efforts towards a new understanding in inter-faith dialogue. Even some Muslim religious leaders in Nairobi appear to exhibit a strong reservation towards efforts of inter-faith dialogue (Mutei, 2006). An essential component in inter-faith dialogue, which ought to be propagated among Pentecostal churches, is that interfaith dialogue does not intend to reach doctrinal agreement; but, a willingness to re-examine one's faith in the light of others. This entails active listening, and adjusting one's own engagement and interaction with the experiences of the other. The basis that dialogue is not always a mode of evangelism but reaching out through Christ love, in order to progress beyond negating misconceptions of others’ beliefs and praxis
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