A Father For
The Bible for Muslims
You have given your life to honoring God — the prayers, the discipline, the longing to please the One who is great and merciful. Here is a quiet invitation: the same God you seek to honor longs to be known not only as Master, but as a near and loving Father.
If you are a Muslim with a sincere heart toward God, this page is offered to you in respect and love. You know the discipline of prayer, the hunger to please God, the reverence for the One who is supremely great and merciful — Ar-Rahman, Ar-Rahim. The Father's Heart Bible™ is a fresh English translation you can read and listen to free — and it reveals God not only as Creator and Master, but as a Father wherever Scripture reveals Him as Father. Whether you have searched "does God love me," "is God a Father," "Bible verses about God's love," or "who is God in the Bible" — you are welcome here to consider, gently and without pressure, the One who calls you not servant, but beloved child.
By Kevin White — leading the Father’s Heart Bible™ translation · Last updated June 2026
Key takeawayThe great and merciful God you seek to honor and obey longs to be known by you not only as Master, but as a near and loving Father who calls you His own beloved child.
Seeking the nearness of God
Across the world, more than a billion and a half people order their days around the worship of God — a devotion that is sincere, disciplined, and deeply felt. The numbers tell the story of a vast hunger for the divine.
- 1.9 billion
- Muslims worldwide — roughly a quarter of all humanity (Pew Research, 2017)
- Fastest-growing
- Islam is the fastest-growing major religion in the world, projected to nearly equal Christianity by 2050 (Pew Research, 2017)
- Most
- in many Muslim-majority nations, the overwhelming majority say religion is very important in their lives (Pew, 2012)
- Five times
- daily prayer (salah) is observed by a large share of Muslims, with many praying all five daily prayers (Pew, 2012)
- ~2.8 billion
- Muslims projected worldwide by 2050, about 30% of the global population (Pew Research, 2015)
- Billions
- honor God's mercy daily — "the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful" opens nearly every prayer and chapter recited
Behind these numbers is a devotion most of the world rarely pauses to honor. The believer who rises before dawn to pray. The discipline of fasting, of charity, of turning the heart toward God again and again through the day. The deep reverence for a God who is supremely great, holy, and merciful — a God to be obeyed and pleased. This is no small thing, and it is worthy of respect.
And yet, in the quiet, many sincere hearts carry a longing that obedience alone does not fully answer: the longing to be near. To know, not only that God is merciful in general, but that He loves me — personally, tenderly, by name. To stand before Him not only as a servant who hopes he has done enough, but as a child who is held. That longing is not a failure of faith. It may be the very place where God is drawing near to reveal something of Himself He has always wanted you to know.
Sources: Pew Research — The Changing Global Religious LandscapePew Research — The Future of World Religions: Population Growth Projections, 2010-2050Pew Research — The World's Muslims: Unity and Diversity
A Father for Muslims
In the worship you already know, God is great beyond measure — the Creator, the Sovereign, the Merciful, the One before whom all creation bows. All of this is true, and the Father's Heart Bible™ honors every bit of His greatness. But the Scriptures reveal something more, offered here gently for your reflection: this same supremely great God draws near and reveals Himself as a Father.
Not a Father in any small or human way — not as a man, and never less than holy — but a Father in tenderness, in nearness, in the love that delights over His own. He does not only command from above; He stoops to gather. He does not only receive the servant who has done enough; He runs to embrace the child who simply comes home.
This is not offered as an argument to win, but as an invitation to consider: that the God you have sought to please with all your discipline already looks on you with a Father's love, and longs for you to know Him not only as Master, but as the One who calls you His own.
The God you seek to honor as Master longs to be known by you as Father — the One who calls you not servant, but beloved child.
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Bible verses for Muslims: the Father's voice
Nine verses from the Father's Heart Bible™, offered with respect — each one a glimpse of the God who is not only great and merciful, but near and fatherly. Tap any reference to read and listen free.
“While the son was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran to him, threw his arms around him, and kissed him.”
A picture of how God receives the one who turns toward Him — not with distance, but running, with open arms.
Luke 15:20“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God — and that is what we are.”
Consider the wonder of it: to be called not only servant, but child of the Most High.
1 John 3:1“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.”
The measure of His love is not given grudgingly — it is poured out for you.
John 3:16“You did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear; you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom you cry out, 'Abba, Father.'”
He invites you to draw near not in fear, but as a child speaks to a loving father.
Romans 8:15“If you, though imperfect, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him.”
His goodness toward you surpasses even the best love a human father could give.
Matthew 7:11“As a father has compassion on his children, so your Father has compassion on those who revere Him.”
The reverence you carry is met not only with judgment, but with a father's tender compassion.
Psalm 103:13“Your God is with you, a Mighty One who saves; He will rejoice over you with gladness, and quiet you with His love; He will sing over you.”
The God who is mighty to save also delights over you — He sings over the one He loves.
Zephaniah 3:17“Your Father says: I have loved you with an everlasting love; with unfailing kindness I have drawn you to Myself.”
His love for you did not begin today and will not end — it is everlasting, and it is what draws you near.
Jeremiah 31:3“Jesus said, 'Whoever has seen Me has seen the Father.' For the Father's heart is revealed in the gentleness and mercy of the Son.”
If you would know what the Father is truly like, look to the gentleness and mercy revealed in Jesus.
John 14:9What "our Father" offers you
You have given much in devotion to God. Here is what your Father offers in return — freely, not as wages earned, but as a gift to a beloved child.
Nearness, not only distance
He is not only the One enthroned far above — He invites you to draw near and call Him Father, with the confidence of a child rather than the fear of a slave.
A love that is personal
Not mercy in the abstract, but love for you: an everlasting love that has drawn you with unfailing kindness toward Himself.
A Father's compassion
As a father has compassion on his children, so your Father has compassion on you — tender toward the heart that reveres Him.
A welcome home
When you turn toward Him, you find not a distant judge but a Father who runs to meet you, throws His arms around you, and welcomes you as His own.
Why the Father's Heart Bible™ for Muslims
Meet God as a loving Father, not only Master
You already honor God as great and merciful. The Father's Heart Bible™ reveals Him as a Father wherever Scripture does — from the very beginning — so you can consider, with an open heart, the God who is not only Master, but the One who calls you His beloved child.
Free to read and hear, for yourself, in private
No account, no purchase, no pressure. Read it free online with audio on every chapter — so you can read or listen to the Scriptures for yourself, quietly and privately, and weigh them in your own heart.
It speaks to the longing for nearness
If you have ever longed to be near to God and assured of His love, you are not alone. Explore verses by topic or learn to speak to Him as Father with our how-to-pray guide — the Word meets the deepest hunger of the heart.
The Father's heart, in their words
The God you seek to honor longs to be known as Father. The truth beneath every verse here — that He calls you not servant but child — is the one these voices gave their lives to:
“There is heaven in the depth of that word — Father.”
“Answered prayer is the interchange of love between the Father and His child.”
“God tenderly invites us to believe that He is our true Father and we are His true children.”
Photos via Wikimedia Commons — Charles Spurgeon, Andrew Murray, and Martin Luther (all public domain).
His Word will not return void
You may read these words and feel only questions at first. That is welcome here. There is no rush and no pressure — only an invitation to read, to weigh, and to ask God Himself to show you what is true. He honors the sincere seeker, and He is not afraid of your honest questions.
"My word… will not return to me empty, but will accomplish that which I purpose." — Isaiah 55:11
Be loved first
Open the Father’s Heart Bible™ free, with audio, on any phone — and soak in the love you were made for.
What your Father says over you
"I have seen your devotion — every prayer, every fast, every turning of your heart toward Me. I know the discipline you carry and the longing underneath it: to be near, to be sure that you are loved. Hear Me gently: I do not call you only servant. I call you My beloved child.
You do not have to wonder from a distance whether you have done enough. Come near. I am not only the Master to be obeyed — I am the Father who runs to meet the one who turns toward Me, who delights over you, who has loved you with an everlasting love. Come, and let Me be to you what I have always longed to be: your Father."
A prayer for Muslims
Our Father, we come to You with deep respect for every Muslim who seeks You with a sincere and devoted heart — for the prayers offered faithfully, the discipline carried, the reverence for Your greatness and Your mercy. We thank You that You see each one, and that You love them more than they can know.
We ask, Father, that You would draw near to every heart that longs for nearness. To the one who has sought to please You and obey You, reveal Yourself not only as the great and merciful Master, but as the tender Father who calls them His own. Let them encounter Your fatherly love — personal, unfailing, everlasting — and the assurance that they are deeply and personally loved by You.
Guard them, Father, and honor their sincerity. Quiet every fear that they must earn what You long to give freely. Open the Scriptures to them as they read, and let Your Spirit lead them gently into all truth, that they may come to know You as Father and find their home in Your love.
In Jesus' name, amen.
Keep reading
Begin with the whole Bible free online with audio, learn why the Father's Heart Bible™ exists, or get oriented with our Bible reading guides — including how to pray and verses by topic. Or meet the Father alongside others in the A Father For series.
Which Bible should I start with?
Whether you're exploring the Scriptures for yourself or a friend wants to share them with you, here's an honest comparison, including the one we publish. What matters most is reading without pressure, in language that's clear.
| Edition | Best for | Translation style | Access & cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father's Heart Bible™ (the one we publish) | Discovering the heart of the One you have honored — revealed as a loving Father | Fresh translation from the original Hebrew, Aramaic & Greek that reveals God as Father throughout | Free online with audio — open by link, no purchase, no account, private to you |
| NIV Quest Study Bible (Zondervan) | Question-driven notes for readers with honest questions and objections | NIV — balanced modern English | Hardcover/paperback from retailers |
| NLT (New Living Translation, Tyndale) | A clear, natural-English first read of the whole story | NLT — thought-for-thought, very readable | Many editions from retailers; free apps |
Reading the Scriptures is an act of seeking, not a betrayal of your reverence for God. Start anywhere — many begin with the Injil (the Gospels); the Gospel of John is a good first door.
Frequently asked questions
Does God love me personally?
Yes — the Scriptures say God's love is not only general mercy but personal and tender. Jeremiah 31:3 says He has loved you with an everlasting love and drawn you with unfailing kindness, and 1 John 3:1 marvels that you may be called a child of God. In the Father's Heart Bible™ you meet the God who loves you by name. Read and hear these verses free at fathersheartbible.com/read.
Is God called Father in the Bible?
Yes — throughout the Scriptures God reveals Himself as a Father, holy and great, yet tender and near. Psalm 103:13 says that as a father has compassion on his children, so God has compassion on those who revere Him, and Romans 8:15 invites the believer to call Him 'Abba, Father.' The Father's Heart Bible™ reveals Him as Father wherever Scripture does — read it free, with audio, at fathersheartbible.com/read.
Can I read the Bible for free with audio?
Yes. The Father's Heart Bible™ is free to read and listen to online — no account, no purchase, no app. Open fathersheartbible.com/read on any device and read or hear any book privately, in your own time and at your own pace.
Who is God in the Bible?
The Bible reveals God as the one Creator — supremely great, holy, just, and merciful — and also as a loving Father who draws near to His people. He is both the Almighty before whom all creation bows and the Father who, in Luke 15, runs to embrace the one who turns toward Him. You can explore who God is for yourself, free with audio, in the Father's Heart Bible™ at fathersheartbible.com/read.
What does the Bible say about God's mercy?
The Bible speaks again and again of God's mercy and compassion. Psalm 103 describes Him as compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in love, and Matthew 7:11 says He delights to give good gifts to His children. The Father's Heart Bible™ shows that His mercy flows from the heart of a Father — read these passages free at fathersheartbible.com/read.
How is the God of the Bible a Father if He is also Master?
The Scriptures hold both together with no contradiction: God is the great and sovereign Lord, worthy of all reverence and obedience — and He is also a Father, near and loving. Romans 8:15 says you can draw near not as a slave in fear, but as a child who calls Him 'Abba, Father.' In the Father's Heart Bible™ you can read for yourself how He is both Master and Father, free with audio at fathersheartbible.com/read.
I pray faithfully — how can I know I am truly loved by God?
Your faithfulness in prayer is precious, and the Scriptures offer an assurance that rests not on whether you have done enough, but on who God is. Jeremiah 31:3 speaks of an everlasting love, and Zephaniah 3:17 says God rejoices over you and quiets you with His love. The Father's Heart Bible™ lets you read these promises for yourself, free with audio, at fathersheartbible.com/read.
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