The study of Islam, interpreting it as well as production of specialized literature on
different aspects of it by Christian religious functionaries as a means of evangelizing
Muslims goes back to the days of John of Damascus (676 – 749 A.D), it became an
organized missionary endeavour at the Council of Vienna in 1312 A.D when 5
university chairs of Arabic were created in Europe for missionary purpose. The
trend continues to grow up to the Present time. Christian Missionaries who
evangelize Nigeria met Islam well established, thus the strategy of using Arabic and
Islamic Studies as a means of evangelizing Muslims and stopping the progress of
Islam continued to be employed. Christian Missionaries and clergies of Nigerian
origin continue to seek expertise on Islam. This article gives a glimpse into their
activities, the huge literature they produce and the response of the Muslims in
addressing the Issue…
Source: Journal of Islamic Studies and Culture
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