Khadija began to get to know a community of Jesus’ people just before her marriage broke down. It was this community who cared for her and provided for her when she was rejected by her family and Muslim friends. She was always interested in knowing what the Bible said and now, a few years on, continues to meet regularly with followers of Jesus to read the Bible, negotiate life in a new country & have fun. She joins with the wider Christian community each week as they praise God, read his word, pray and learn together. “You know I’m still a Muslim don’t you?” she asked a new member of this community. It’s too hard for Khadija to even contemplate changing her identity from Muslim to Christian but she loves Jesus. That she remains a Muslim doesn’t stop Khadija sharing her understanding of Jesus and how his followers are to live with other Muslim women.
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