Bismillah : Christian-Muslim Ramadan Reflections

"Dave Andrews is no sit-down Christian. He's an activist, driven by a belief in a radical compassion that can change the world from a mean place to a loving community, amongst people of all religions.

One of the ways he demonstrates it is by entering into a dialogue with Muslim friends.

For the month of Ramadan, Dave kept a Spiritual Diary.

In it he explores the points of enrichment which he finds in considering the Bismillah, the praise found at the beginning of each sura of the Qur'an: In the name of God, the most gracious, the most merciful'." -- Rachael Kohn, Presenter, The Spirit Of Things, Radio National, ABC Radio.

Dave Andrews understands that empathy and insight only come by choosing to indwell another's story.

As a Christian participating in Ramadan he gains both. -Tim Costello, Executive Director, World Vision (Australia) "Dave's reflections (during) Ramadan demonstrate that Muslims and Christians have much to teach and learn from each other in respect to navigating a path towards God and living according to God's will."-- Halim Rane, Deputy Director, Griffith Islamic Research Unit; Senior Lecturer, National Centre of Excellence in Islamic Studies "This unique work contains all of Dave's Ramadan reflections, his profound thoughts on what it means to be a true witness to God's love, mercy and compassion for all His creation." -- Nora Amath, President, AMARAH - Australian Muslim Advocates for the Rights of All Humanity