Teatime in Mogadishu: My Journey as a Peace Ambassador in the World of Islam (Christians Meeting Muslims)

In 1991, Ahmed Ali Haile returned to the chaos of his native Somalia with a clear mission: to bring warring clans together to find new paths of peace—often over a cup of tea. A grenade thrown by a detractor cost Haile his leg and almost his life, but his stature as a peacemaker remained. Whether in Somali's capital, Mogadishu, or among Somalis in Kenya, Europe, and the United States, Haile has been a tireless ambassador for the peace of Christ. Into this moving memoir of conversion and calling, Haile weaves poignant reflections on the meaning of his journey in the world of Islam. Part of the Christians Meeting Muslims series In 1991, Ahmed Ali Haile returned to the chaos of his native Somalia with a clear mission: to bring warring clans together to find new paths of peace--often over a cup of tea. A grenade thrown by a detractor cost Haile his leg and almost his life, but his stature as a peacemaker remained.

Whether in Somali's capital, Mogadishu, or among Somalis in Kenya, Europe, and the United States, Haile has been a tireless ambassador for the peace of Christ. Into this moving memoir of conversion and calling, Haile weaves poignant reflections on the meaning of his journey in the world of Islam. 144 Pages.

Muslim-Somali heritage: Bulo Burte (1953-68) From Islam to the Gospel the hospital and May 15 High School (1968-72) Christ or success: Nairobi (1973-74) Pursuing education: The American Academy (1974-82) Serving within Muslim society: Somalia (1982-87) Struggle for inclusion: the Muslim community Wounded peacemaker: emersion in the Somali conflict (1989-92) Foundation for peacemaking: expanding horizons (1992-94) Hope within conflict: Somali Church and Day Star University (1994-2009) Christ is my center: reflection on my destiny (2009-2010) Epilogue: our journey / Martha Jean Wilson Haile.