1. Try to visit them in the evenings rather than during the day. If you visit in the day they will still insist you eat and drink, even though they will not, and it is a bit awkward for both parties.
2. Invite them to your house during Ramadan to break fast together after sunset. Ask them beforehand what is important for this special meal called an "iftar" and where to buy it.
3. Keep in mind that visiting and sharing meals is more appropriate toward the end of the month. Ramadan starts out rather somber and ends up more festive, especially with the big holiday at the end.
4. Be ready to tell your Muslim friends what you believe about fasting. They will probably ask you, so do your research ahead of time and learn what the Injeel (Bible) says about fasting. (see Isaiah 58:6-12 among others)
5. Challenge your Muslim friends to read the "4 Holy Books" (Torah, Psalms, Gospels, Koran). Every good Muslim tries to read through the Koran beginning to end during Ramadan. The Koran also commands Muslims to read these other Holy Books. Do some research and find one (Bible) for them in their own language.
6. Consider a practical way to bless them in Jesus name during the three-day holiday at the end of Ramadan. This holiday (eid al-fitr) is similar to our American Christmas with new clothes, gifts and lots of visiting.
7. Pray! Intercede for Muslims throughout this month. May the Holy Spirit move and work among them in this time of spiritual devotion, radically changing hearts and revealing Jesus to them in a powerful way.
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