The Challenges Facing Somali Muslim Background Believers and their Role in Fostering Christian – Muslim Relations in Eeastleigh Nairobi County

Abstract

This theis sought to analyzes the challenges facing Somali Muslim Background Believers and their role in Christian-Muslim relation in Eastliegh of Kamukunji Sub County in Nairobi. The central purpose of the study investigated the root causes of the challenge facing Somali Muslim Background Believers from their former Islamic faith and the treatment of suspicions in their new home; the Christian Church and find out opportunities in fostering Christian-Muslim relations. A detailed literature review section was done, highlighting finding from other authors that helped to establish the knowledge gap. The theoretical framework was established on the causes of the challenges facing Muslim Background Believers and their role in Christian Muslim relations among the Somali Muslim Background Believers in Eastliegh and how they foster Christian-Muslims relations. The study also explored the perception of Somali Muslims towards Somali Muslim Background Believers, the perception of Christian Church towards Somali Muslim Background Believers. A questionnaire and interviews were administered to Somali Muslim Background Believers living and working in Eastliegh for data collection. The study found out that Christians and Muslims were historically known for competing for converts and converts from one religion to another would be treated with rejection from their former faith and suspicion with their new home. Muslim should be discouraged from rejecting Somali Muslim Background Believers and concentrate on preaching from their own book to win converts. The Christian community, the new home of Somali Muslim Background Believers should be discouraged from treating Somali Muslim Background Believers with suspicion and welcome them as brothers and sisters in Lord; helping them to foster Christian-Muslim relations