Islam's core message of surrender (Islam means "submission") to the One God who is "merciful and compassionate" offers profound wisdom about devotion, prayer discipline, and commitment to justice for the vulnerable. We'll explore the Five Pillars of Islam and discover how our Muslim neighbors' dedication to daily prayer, charitable giving, and pilgrimage reflects both beautiful wholehearted devotion to God and faith expressed through concrete practice.

While appreciating Islam's emphasis on surrendering to God's will through faithful action, we'll explore how this resonates with Jesus's teachings about loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Through Muslim wisdom about justice, surrender, and faith in practice, we can deepen our own commitment to lived discipleship, while discovering how Jesus embodies the merciful, compassionate character of God that our Muslim neighbors teach us.