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17. Understanding Islam
SECTION SIX: UNDERSTANDING CONVERTS FROM ISLAM
CHAPTER FIFTEEN: ADVICE FOR THE CHURCH
15.4. … but at the same time, avoid offence where you can
Some Christians unwittingly offend new converts by doing things that are very normal for Christians but are unacceptable to someone from Muslim background, such as putting the Bible on the floor, praying cross-legged, or wearing culturally inappropriate clothes to church. These can easily be avoided without any compromise.