On a bright Saturday, May 5th, 2025, the iERA Canada team in Milton took to the streets as part of the national “Discover the Qur’an” initiative.
More than just handing out pamphlets, their mission was to create space for real conversations — the kind that spark reflection, break down barriers, and open hearts to the message of Islam.
With their booth set up and smiles ready, the team welcomed passersby with warmth and sincerity. Some stopped out of curiosity, others out of skepticism, but one visitor in particular stood out — a Christian individual who had previously spoken to a team member during an earlier da’wah session. This time, they came not by accident, but with intention.
There was something different in their approach — a quiet eagerness, a readiness to explore more deeply. The team welcomed the opportunity and began a thoughtful dialogue about the concept of God. Gently, they asked a pivotal question:
“Can Allah die?”
The visitor paused, then answered firmly, “No.”
The team then respectfully posed the follow-up:
“Then how can Jesus be God if he died?”
It wasn’t a debate. It was a moment — a spark of honest reflection. The question lingered in the air, not as an argument, but as an invitation to think beyond inherited beliefs. The visitor didn’t respond immediately, but their expression revealed a shift. The conversation had touched something deeper.
Building on that moment, the team explained how Islam sees Jesus (peace be upon him) — not as a deity, but as a revered prophet sent by God.
They also shed light on how the Gospels, over centuries, had been changed by human hands, drifting away from the original, unaltered message given to Isa (peace be upon him).
Far from dismissive, the visitor was thoughtful and respectful throughout. They asked sincere questions and listened intently. By the end of the conversation, they accepted a beautifully presented copy of the Qur’an — a gift not just of paper and ink, but of divine guidance.
They also exchanged contact information, promising to read and reach out again soon, in sha’ Allah.
These are the moments that define street da’wah — not the number of materials handed out, but the impact of one meaningful exchange. The seeds of truth were planted that day in Milton, and we ask Allah to nurture them into conviction.
May Allah guide this soul toward His light, and reward the team for every word spoken with sincerity, every question answered with patience, and every heart touched by truth.
