It’s going to take a prayer movement to reach a prayer movement…

Five times a day devout Muslims gather and pray.
Five times a day devout Muslims gather and pray.
Five times a day devout Muslims gather and pray.
Five times a day devout Muslims gather and pray.
Five times a day devout Muslims gather and pray.

Arabic transliteration and English translation courtesy of https://www.thoughtco.com/what-do-the-words-of-the-adhan-mean-in-english-2003812:

Allahu Akbar (x4)
God is Great
God is Great
God is Great
God is Great

Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah (X2)
I bear witness that there is no god except the One God.
I bear witness that there is no God except the One God.

Ashadu anna Muhammadan Rasool Allah (x2)
I bear witness that Muhammad is the messenger of God.
I bear witness that Muhammad is the messenger of God.

Hayya ‘ala-s-Salah (x2)
Hurry to the prayer (Rise up for prayer)
Hurry to the prayer (Rise up for prayer)

Hayya ‘ala-l-Falah (x2)
Hurry to success (Rise up for Salvation)
Hurry to success (Rise up for Salvation)

Allahu Akbar (x2)
God is Great
God is Great

La ilaha illa Allah
There is no god except the One God

For the pre-dawn (fajr) prayer, the l following phrase is inserted after the fifth part above, towards the end:

As-salatu Khayrun Minan-nawm (x2)
Prayer is better than sleep
Prayer is better than sleep

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Last night I gathered with a group and one of the women shared with me an interaction with a couple who did not understand the concept of someone from Turkey being a Christian… My new friend described someone as a Turkish Christian to them and she was stopped with the question of, “Which one are they then?” She continued, “Are they Turkish or are they Christian?” As if completely perplexed at the possibility that someone from Turkey could identify as a Christian.

If you grow up in a society and population of over 80 million that is 98% Islam where you hear the Adhan 5 times a day starting at 3:25am it may difficult to think of someone being Turkish and Christian. This is in the other secular Muslim nation where the religion is not promoted by the Constitution.

The birthplace of followers of Jesus being called Christians because they were loving nonjews like Jesus did and proclaimed His message now find it confusing that someone could be both.

If that breaks your heart like it does mine, let us resolve to more prayer ourselves.

The I AM is Great
God the Father is Great
God the Son is Great
God the Holy Spirit is Great
I bear witness that there is no God except the True God, that there is no name higher, nor more worthy of praise than Jesus. That salvation belongs to our God, worthy is the lamb that was slain!
Jesus let your kingdom come and advance in my heart and in those I met.
Let your salvation spread until all nations have heard of your wonderful deeds and declare your glory,
God you are Holy and we cannot fully comprehend your goodness but rather undeserving experience your love and blessings as your mercy and Grace abound daily.
There is no one like you.
Amen.