Research

The Differences between Sunnis and Shi’ites

Topic: Sunni & Shi’a

Dr. Larson explains some of the differences between the two Islamic strands of faith.

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Understanding the Sunni and Shi’ite Division

Topic: Sunni & Shi’a, Sunni & Shi’a

Dr. Larson provides some context to the two strands of Islamic faith.

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Less Known Islamic Festivals

Topic: Sunni & Shi’a, Sunni & Shi’a, Faith & Practice

Dr. Larson overviews some of the more obscure festivals in Islam.

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Understanding the Tensions Surrounding Palenstine

Topic: Sunni & Shi’a, Sunni & Shi’a, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine

Dr. Larson provides context in helping understanding the issues associated with Palestine.

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Islamic Festivals

Topic: Sunni & Shi’a, Sunni & Shi’a, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine, Contextualization, Faith & Practice

Dr. Larson explains many of the festival in Islam, highlighting their usefulness in contextualization.

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What is Unique about Mecca?

Topic: Sunni & Shi’a, Sunni & Shi’a, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine, Contextualization, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice

Dr. Larson explains why the Pilgrimage to Mecca is so important.

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Understanding the Pilgrimage to Mecca

Topic: Sunni & Shi’a, Sunni & Shi’a, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine, Contextualization, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice

Dr. Larson explains one of the pillars of Islam.

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Contextualization through Fasting

Topic: Sunni & Shi’a, Sunni & Shi’a, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine, Contextualization, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, Contextualization, Faith & Practice, Mission and Evangelism

Dr. Larson explains how fasting can be used to share the gospel with Muslims.

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Alms & Fasting

Topic: Sunni & Shi’a, Sunni & Shi’a, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine, Contextualization, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, Contextualization, Faith & Practice, Mission and Evangelism, Faith & Practice

Dr. Larson explains some of the basic practices of the Islamic faith.

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The Two Kinds of Prayers in Islam

Topic: Sunni & Shi’a, Sunni & Shi’a, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine, Contextualization, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, Contextualization, Faith & Practice, Mission and Evangelism, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice

Dr. Larson surveys various kinds of prayer in Islam.

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The Islamic Confession of Faith

Topic: Sunni & Shi’a, Sunni & Shi’a, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine, Contextualization, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, Contextualization, Faith & Practice, Mission and Evangelism, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, Theology & Law

Dr. Larson begins a discussion on the five pillars of Islam, and talks about the phrases found in the Islamic confession.

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9 Ways To Counter Radicalization in Islam

Topic: Sunni & Shi’a, Sunni & Shi’a, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine, Contextualization, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, Contextualization, Faith & Practice, Mission and Evangelism, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, Theology & Law, Comparative Religion, Culture and Worldview

As an Iranian-American, I often get asked about the crisis in the Muslim world and how to counter radicalization. I try to lean into the conversation, knowing a lot of sincere people are grasping for solutions. After the Iraq War,…

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