Reaching Muslims in Europe-Easy or Hard?

In many ways, working with Muslims in Europe is a unique and exciting opportunity. Many of them are open to new ways of thinking. Their world view has been expanded in this new culture. They see the allure of the world and view Islam as outdated. A Muslim like this may be very open to learning about the Hope of Salvation.

On the other hand, trying to reach Muslims in Europe can be even more difficult than in their own country.

Many European cities have an ever increasing Muslim population. You can find Arab streets, neighborhoods and barrios and even Arab suburbs. They are filled with mosques, Koran schools and halal meet markets. The Muslims who live in these places usually live there because they want to maintain their own culture, tradition and religion. Because they are away from their home, lifestyle and values are held onto very tightly. Some Muslims become even more devout when they move to Europe.

So do we become a part of this closed community? With growing anti-western sentiment, are Westerners the best people to be sending into these places? Who might be a better choice to send to these Muslims who so desperately need Christ? What are some ways westerners CAN reach Muslims in Europe?