Pray a quick informal prayer seeking God’s help, before starting the conversation with a Muslim to share the gospel. A prior acquaintance with the Muslim you want to share the gospel with would be helpful, but is not necessary.
Be clear in your own mind of the meaning of the "Gospel": The news about what God Himself has done in Jesus Christ for the salvation of sinful humanity.
Say, "Assalam O Alaikum" (peace be to you), as a polite greeting from you for the appropriate approach from you that softens the atmosphere and prepares a place for you in the heart of the Muslim you will be conversing with. Make your Christian identity clear to the Muslim in the beginning.
Discuss "Be peacemakers". Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the Sons of God" (Matthew 5:9). Point out that Jesus/Isa is the Prince of Peace in the Bible. He calls his followers to bring peace to conflict or peace will have little meaning. We may intervene or interfere in warlike situations. We are to bring love and peace, joy,,... with us -- Why?: "...brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you" (2 Corinthians 13:11).
Minimize English/Christian terminology, but use as much Muslim terminology as possible including—Allah (God), Isa (Jesus), Masih (Messiah/Christ), Maryam (Mary), Injeel (New Testament), Tavrat (Old Testament), Zabur (Psalms), Paigambar (Prophet), etc. Let your portrayal of Jesus Christ be restricted to His being Paigambar (Prophet) and as Savior of mankind at this stage.
Ask him/her with genuine interest about his/her understanding of who Isa (Jesus) is and what he has done in this world. Listening always paves the way for a response! Muslims believe in the miraculous virgin birth of Isa (Jesus) and also in his power to do miracles. The most important belief of Muslims about Isa (Jesus) is that Jesus is alive and has ascended to Allah (God).
Avoid arguments, disputes or doctrinal issues, even if the Muslim has the inclination towards them.
Do not mention or entertain the phrases "Trinity" or "Jesus is the Son of God" or "Jesus is God", etc. in your conversations. If the Muslim raises them, make an agreement with him/her to put them aside for the next meeting.
Do not venture to say anything negative about the Islamic faith, Qura'n or Muhammad (peace be unto him -- abbreviated in writing as PBUH) or Muslims. If the Muslim asks about your opinion on these topics you can share your basic understanding of them in a nice, matter of fact way.
Share the good news from your personal experience as ‘my-story,’ rather than quoting some verses or proposing what to believe to the Muslim. Include in your story how you had lived before becoming the follower of Isa (Jesus) and how you found the truth and how it has transformed your life giving you hope for the future. Prior practice is helpful on telling "your story" in less than five minutes.
End your visit with a short prayer asking God to bless the Muslim with the truth!
Get contact details of the person so that you can follow on, if the person is open and interested in further discussion of the truth of Isa (Jesus).
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