As immigration patterns shift across the globe, Isaiah Saldivar is raising the alarm about the growing influence of Islam in Western nations.
As Saldivar notes, the current trajectory “Isn’t immigration. This is [an] invasion. That is exactly what’s happening.” Concerns focus not only on population changes but also on the cultural and spiritual implications of bringing Islamic beliefs into societies rooted in Christian values.
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Islam, founded in the 7th century in Saudi Arabia, began under the leadership of Muhammad, whom Muslims consider the final prophet of God. “Muhammad claimed a supernatural being visited him in a cave while he was meditating,” Saldivar explains. Though initially fearful and depressed by these visitations, Muhammad’s wife and family convinced him he had been chosen as a prophet. He began preaching in Mecca that there was “no god but Allah,” gaining a small following before eventually migrating to Medina in an event known as the Hijra. Over time, Islam spread rapidly, with military conquests bringing large portions of the Middle East, North Africa and parts of Europe under Muslim rule.
Saldivar emphasizes the critical differences between Islam and Christianity. “Muslims believe that Muhammad was God’s messenger, but not the savior or the Messiah,” Saldivar notes, highlighting that the Quran teaches salvation is earned through adherence to the Five Pillars: the testimony of faith, daily prayer, almsgiving, fasting during Ramadan and pilgrimage to Mecca. In contrast, Christians believe salvation is a gift of God’s grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ, not human effort.
Saldivar also warns about the modern spread of Islam in Western countries. Drawing comparisons to the United Kingdom, he notes, “London is Muslim. The mayor of Birmingham is a Muslim…” Videos have shown Sharia councils operating publicly and schools required to teach Islamic principles. “Every school in the U.K. is required to teach about Islam,” Saldivar observes, framing these developments as a deliberate cultural shift.
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“This barbaric religion is demonic. The Quran was written by a demon,” he continues, calling for prayer and vigilance among Christians in the West. “We need to pray for revival in the Muslim community,” Saldivar says, “for revival among all these Muslims that are deceived by this demonic spirit.”
Christians must be aware, prayerful and active, standing firm in faith while reaching out to a world increasingly influenced by religious ideologies that differ sharply from the Gospel.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
