A Former Muslim Explains Why Grace Wins: Special Guest: Al Fadi

A Saudi-born Muslim trained to resist Christianity moves to the United States and gets shaken, not by an argument, but by a couple who simply shows up with kindness. That small, steady love becomes the crack in the wall, and it starts a long journey of questions about Jesus, the Bible, and what “mercy” really means.We sit down with Al-Fadi, Bible teacher at Arizona Christian University and founder of CIRA International (Center for Islamic Research Awareness), to talk through his story and the ideas behind it. He explains what it’s like to grow up near Mecca in a Sharia-shaped environment, why many Muslims assume the West is “Christian,” and how geopolitics and Islamic ideology influenced generations, from Afghanistan to modern extremist recruitment. Then we get personal: his struggle with language and belonging, the surprising integrity of born-again believers he met, and the moment Matthew 5:44 “love your enemies” hit him right after 9/11.Along the way, we compare Islam and Christianity with clarity and respect: Quran vs Bible on God’s compassion, conditional mercy, and assurance of salvation; why Paul is often blamed for “inventing” grace; and why testimony and Scripture can open real conversations without hostility. We also share practical ways to love Muslim neighbors, ask better questions, and offer a Bible in a way that is courageous, patient, and grounded in the gospel.If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these conversations.