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September 5, 2025Transformation An International Journal of Holistic Mission Studies

Anchored in Hope: How Muslim Refugees Navigate Conversion and Belonging Through the Church

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SASara Afshari

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Overview

This analysis explores how hope drives Muslim refugees' conversion to Christianity, suggesting implications for identity and belonging.

Key Points

  • Hope was identified as a critical element influencing Muslim refugees' conversion and sense of belonging.
  • Through case studies, Christian hope was shown to provide present security and transformation for refugees.
  • The Church's involvement is framed within three phases, illustrating its evolving role in refugee integration.
  • Psychological and theological perspectives underpin the exploration of hope amidst cultural and spiritual transitions.

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Sara Afshari (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb4d2d6d6d5674bcd0151bhttps://doi.org/10.1177/02653788241308736
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