Issues, Etc. Paths to Lutheranism: From Islam – Pr. Nourreddine Bennai, 11/3/25 (3073)
Nov 3, 2025
Pr. Nourreddine Bennai, a missionary who transitioned from Islam to confessional Lutheranism, shares his remarkable journey. He discusses his childhood in Morocco, where he memorized the Quran, and his perceptions of Christianity as an outsider. After moving to the U.S., a friend's Lutheran wife introduced him to the gospel. He reflects on his family’s mixed reactions to his conversion and urges Muslims to explore Lutheran teachings. Bennai contrasts Islam's uncertainty with the assurance found in Christianity, sharing insights on faith and spiritual transformation.
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Mosque-Shaped Childhood
- Pr. Nourreddine Bennai grew up in Morocco attending mosque daily from ages four to fourteen and memorizing the Quran in group lessons.
- He describes mosque life as shaping his childhood routine alongside school and family duties.
Perception Of Christians In Islam
- Bennai explains that orthodox Islam regards Christians as kafirin, outsiders considered unclean and barred from mosques.
- This social boundary shaped his early view of Christians as ritually unclean.
Immigrating For Education
- Bennai immigrated to the U.S. in 1985 to study after a friend encouraged him to come.
- He intended to finish college and return to Morocco but stayed in the U.S. for decades.
