Is there a widescale movement of conversions to Christianity amongst Muslims? There seems to be evidence that there is; but at the same time we must be cautious in evaluating such evidence.

Several internet sources have carried the story of an ex-jihadi who was converted to Christ after Our Blessed Lord appeared to him in a dream.

One reason for hesitating before accepting this story is that the ex-jihadi has no name, neither are we told when and where this happened, and the story comes to us secondhand. It could be true: after all, ex-Muslims, and ex-jihadis in particular, may have good reasons to keep their identity secret. At the same time it could be a story that has sprung from contemplation of the story of Saul on the road to Damascus. It could be a parable, perhaps gleaned from a sermon.