The Christian Prayer Guide to Ramadan

Somalia Story

2012-02-01T04:36:00.000-08:00

We often hear the bad news about Somalia ... famine, war, pirates, corruption, hatred, persecution and on and on it goes. Certainly Somalia has many problems and those we cannot deny. In fact, an interesting fact about Somalia is this: "To be Somali is to be Muslim". And a famous Somali Proverb goes like this: I and Somalia against the world. I and my clan against Somalia. I and my family against the clan. I and my brother against the family. I against my brother. What a way to live!?! However, the good news is that God is reaching and touching lives in Somalia. Here is a great testimony and church resources for praying and helping Somalia:: http://somalistory.com Here is a video from their site (via YouTube). It's a powerful story, please take a moment to watch it.

Ramadan 2011

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Please pray for North Africa / Middle East

Islamic World In Turmoil

As regimes topple in North Africa and shakings threaten Middle East leaders, could this be the breaking down of a wall of Islam many have predicted for years? Or will it have the opposite effect? Will it strengthen extremism and create an open door for radical Islamist groups to take power?

In the space of just weeks the impossible happened in the Muslim world. Starting in Tunisia December 17, 2010, Mohammed Bouazizi's suicide started revolts against repressive regimes in the region. The Tunisian government was quickly overthrown and people in Algeria, Egypt, Yemen, Libya, Iraq, Jordan, and several other countries began demonstrations.

For those of us who have been praying and working into this area of the world for years, we are amazed and rejoicing at all God is doing. Nevertheless, it is too soon to abandon prayer for the region and assume the job is done. We need to listen to God’s prophetic voice and continue to pray and intercede in accordance for the people.

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A Word from the Chairman

2010-09-09T01:47:00.000-07:00

30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World Ramadan 2010 / 1431: August 11 - September 09

A Word from the Chairman

For Thursday 9 September, Ramadan 2010. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"

During the last nine years I have had the responsibility of putting together the international version of the “30-Days” prayer materials. I want to thank you for praying. Many of you have participated for several years. Much progress has been made in making the Messiah known to Muslims around the world. “30-Days” has played a role in the effort. God is doing marvellous things.

Friendships are needed to make the Gospel known. I want to encourage you to become a friend of Muslims in your heart. Tomorrow will be Friday. Will you join me in praying for Muslims on Fridays during the coming weeks, perhaps for the coming year? In this way you may continue to be involved in saving their lives for all eternity. On our web site you can find some tools to help you to pray on Fridays.

Prayer Request:

* Today I would like to ask you to pray for the coordinators of “30-Days” around the world. You can see a complete list of our offices on our site (www.30-days.net). Many of the coordinators and other volunteers have served in producing and distributing this prayer literature for many years. Some do this with significant personal risk, several are my personal friends. They face numerous spiritual and practical challenges. You might also think of participating financially in this prayer effort by giving financially. We are planning to do“30-Days” again in August 2011. It will be our 20th Ramadan prayer effort. We hope you will join us at that time.

Victor, the Chairman of the "30-Days" Coordinators

Complete article, video and comments: http://www.30-days.net/muslims/featured/word-from-the-chairman/

Britain

2010-09-08T01:46:00.000-07:00

30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World Ramadan 2010 / 1431: August 11 - September 09

Britain's Muslim / Christian Dialogue

For Wednesday 8 September, Ramadan 2010. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"

Today there are roughly 2.4 million Muslims living in Britain. They come from all over the world and include second and third generation immigrants as well as converts from the British population.

Events of recent years have made it difficult for many Christians to build relationships with Muslims in their neighbourhoods. Cultural misunderstandings and the isolation of Muslim communities have made it challenging for many British Christians to know where to begin in making friends with Muslims.

Education is key on both sides, for addressing fear and creating a platform where relationships can develop in shared schoolyards, workplaces and neighbourhoods

Prayer Starters:

* Pray against the fear which many British people have about Muslim culture.
* Pray for genuine friendships to develop across the cultural barriers and for real love to characterise the relationships between Muslim and Christian.
* Pray that the church would be a hospitable place for new Muslim immigrants and other alienated Muslims, and that programs to assist them would demonstrate the love of Christ.
* Pray that ongoing dialogue between Christian and Muslim leaders in this nation would be fruitful.

Complete article, video and comments: http://www.30-days.net/muslims/featured/britians-muslim-christian-dialogue/

East Malaysia

2010-09-07T01:45:00.000-07:00

Pray for East Malaysia

For Tuesday 7 September, Ramadan 2010. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"

Good News: East Malaysia is seeing a mighty outpouring of the Spirit of God! Believers say they are having a revival. And several Christian groups say they are having a marvelous impact on society and the majority Muslim population. In fact, East Malaysia has one of the most vibrant and growing communities of believers in Southeast Asia!

Although this miracle is happening in Eastern Malaysia, it is hoped that this will spill over and have a significant impact on the larger Malay population on the Malaysian Peninsula. According to a census, large numbers of indigenous tribal peoples are embracing faith in Christ.

Prayer Starters:

* Bless what God is doing, pray for more of an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in East Malaysia.
* May God inspire believers to become more intentional in reaching out to their Muslim neighbours and fellow workers.
* Pray that God would raise up people with various spiritual gifts to help the believers and help Muslims to discover the Good News.
* Pray for the establishing of culturally-relevant, indigenous communities of faith in each Muslim community.
* There are challenges for congregations which seek to welcome Muslims who discover the Messiah. Pray for them as they seek to help new believers

Complete article, video and comments: http://www.30-days.net/muslims/featured/sabah-and-sarawak-east-malaysia/

Korea

2010-09-06T01:44:00.000-07:00

30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World Ramadan 2010 / 1431: August 11 - September 09

Muslims in South Korea

For Monday 6 September, Ramadan 2010. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"

The UN sent troops to Korea to fight against the North Korean communists during the 1950 Korean War. As part of the war effort the nation of Turkey sent a battalion of soldiers to Korea. This was the beginning of modern contact between Koreans and Muslims. Two Turkish imams came and began propagating Islam to war weary Koreans.

It is said that there are now more than 35,000 ethnic-Korean Muslims since the first two Korean converts in 1955. In By 2007 there were about 110,000 expatriate Muslims in South Korea. Today there are more than 10 mosques and 40 prayer centres throughout the country.

Prayer Starters:

* Because of the negative impact of various incidents involving Koreans in Afghanistan and elsewhere, animosity and fear toward Muslims and Islam have crept into the hearts of some Korean believers. Pray for Christians to overcome their fears, to find ways to share the gospel with Muslims and to build lasting relationships with other local believers. Ask for Korean believers to overcome fear and have a renewal of vision and desire to reach out to Muslims (1 John 4:18 and 2 Tim 1:7).
* Pray for a greater awareness and understanding of Islamic religion and culture in Korean society in general. This will facilitate greater social integration of Muslims in society so they can meet Christians.

Complete article, video and comments: http://www.30-days.net/muslims/featured/muslims-in-south-korea/

Kidnapped Brides in Kyrgyzstan

2010-09-05T01:43:00.000-07:00

30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World Ramadan 2010 / 1431: August 11 - September 09

Kidnapped Brides in Kyrgyzstan

For Sunday 5 September, Ramadan 2010. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"

Kyrgyzstan has a significant social problem in the area of marriage. About 40% of the brides in Kyrgyzstan are simply kidnapped and married by force. This is a tribal custom from many generations ago. Young women are abducted just about anywhere or anytime.

In most cases the young girls do not consent to the kidnapping. Some give their consent to avoid difficulties, others genuinely decide to simply accept their “destiny”, their families are invited and a marriage takes place. Many girls stay with their new husband but others seek to escape, a minority of young women commit suicide. The psychological trauma is significant.

Prayer Starters:

* Many Kyrgyz Muslims are involved in seeking to change this situation by various means. Ask God to bring the Kyrgyz people to a real heart change in this area.
* Ask the Lord to bring further revelation to the Kyrgyz people about the true nature and meaning of marriage. (Ephesians 5:21-33)
* Ask that God will reveal Himself as a trustworthy Father to these young girls.
* Pray for healing for those who have suffered trauma and physical abuse.
* Pray that both young men and women will find Jesus Christ as Saviour and surrender their lives to Him.

Complete article, video and comments: http://www.30-days.net/muslims/featured/finding-a-bride-in-kyrgyzstan/

Bangladesh

2010-09-04T01:42:00.000-07:00

30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World Ramadan 2010 / 1431: August 11 - September 09

Pray for Rajshahi, Bangladesh

For Saturday 4 September, Ramadan 2010. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"

In the early 1980’s, a brave young Muslim-background businessman moved to Rajshahi, a medical hub for Bangladesh, on the Ganges River, just a few kilometers from India. The young man began witnessing to Muslims, encouraging believers to remain within their families and culture. As a result, three house fellowships were started. These fellowships are growing, vibrant and bold in outreach, but much depth in discipleship and knowledge of God’s Word is needed to sustain the movement.

In the past, the ministry has been forced to focus on the men, with the women and children being much less accessible. That is beginning to change. However, women are still less literate and more limited in travel opportunities and free time.

Prayer Starters:

* Pray for the house fellowships to grow in maturity, obedience and knowledge of God’s Word. Pray for godly elders to be appointed who are committed to holy living and service. (1 Tim 3:1-13)
* Pray that believing husbands would teach their wives, maintain family devotions and take responsibility for their children’s faith. Pray that more women would find opportunities to grow in maturity.
* Some people in the city have begun to sell Bibles in the Muslim dialect of Bengali. Pray that seekers would buy, read and understand God’s Word.
* In the larger Rajshahi district, there are many seekers and young believers who meet together sporadically. Pray that believers would see the need for regular weekly worship.
* Pray for a significant witness on Rajshahi campuses among the thousands of stu-dents. There has been some fruit recently.

Complete article, video and comments: http://www.30-days.net/muslims/featured/rajshahi-bangladesh/

Friday Prayers

2010-09-03T01:40:00.000-07:00

30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World Ramadan 2010 / 1431: August 11 - September 09

Praying People - Friday Prayer Focus

For Friday 3 September, Ramadan 2010. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"

In Islam normal daily prayer is a focused ritual exercise which is an expression of worship and honour toward Allah. Muslims do not expect to deeply know God or hear His voice. Personal requests are possible in Islam, but the formal ritual prayers are definitely the most important prayer activity for Muslims.

Toward noon today thousands of Kho in Pakistan will be praying in their local mosques. Many will think that their prayer should earn them merit before God. This people group numbers about 320,000 people. There are no known believers. No one is seeking specifically to reach them at the present time. The Kho appear to be very resistant to the Gospel. Most of them live in the upper valleys, where farming is very difficult due to the dry, rugged mountain terrain. The heart language of the Kho is Khowar.

Prayer Starters:

* Ask the Lord specifically for breakthroughs among the Kho people, and that they will ponder questions like 'Does God still speak today?'
* Also ask God to send labourers to this difficult harvest for long-term ministry among the tribes of northern Pakistan.
* Pray that the Kho people will receive dreams and visions of Jesus.
* Remember that Pakistan is going through a VERY difficult time just now, our prayers will make a difference.

Complete article, video and comments: http://www.30-days.net/muslims/featured/friday-prayers/

West Africa

2010-09-02T01:30:00.000-07:00

30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World Ramadan 2010 / 1431: August 11 - September 09

Pray for the Jola People of West Africa

For Thursday 2 September, Ramadan 2010. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"

Most Jola have never heard any of the stories about Jesus and the Kingdom of God from the Bible, but many of them are willing to listen. About 560,000 Jola people live across three countries in West Africa (Senegal, the Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau). Most Jola people maintain various degrees of the traditional animistic beliefs and practices, including the fear of witchcraft, evil spirits, and curses.

The Jola have no caste-type system, all are considered to be equals. Families are large and fiercely loyal to one another. Many families are polygamous – men often have up to four wives. At present 90% of Jolas claim to be Muslim, with only about 2% Christian.

Prayer Starters:

* Pray that the light of God will shine into the Jola villages and towns. Pray that they will have dreams and visions of Jesus and will trust in Him.
* Pray that chiefs, religious leaders, and elders will follow the Messiah. Pray that local and non-native believers will be able to get the Word of God to all the Jola by various means.
* Bible Translation in Gambia: Three gospels are complete and the rest of the New Testament is being corrected. Pray that God will prepare the Jola to hear the Word in their language, understand it, and believe. Pray for the Gambian translators as they seek to express the gospel clearly in their own language.

Complete article, video and comments: http://www.30-days.net/muslims/featured/the-jola-of-west-africa/

India

2010-09-01T01:29:00.000-07:00

30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World Ramadan 2010 / 1431: August 11 - September 09

Unreached People Groups in India

For Wednesday 1 September, Ramadan 2010. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"

Please pray with us by name for the 25 Indian Muslim people groups comprising 100,000 people who have no known gospel witness.

One example is the Kunjra people living in the Indian state of Bihar, which is one of the most caste-conscious states among Sunni Muslims. Religiously, the Sunni caste system (different from the Hindu caste system) not only assigns social status based on birth, it also generally restricts a person to a traditional occupation or role.

The Kunjra have not rejected the gospel; they have simply never heard it.

Prayer Starters:

* Pray for more information to be learned about the Kunjra and the other people on the list.
* Ask God for committed workers to live among the Kunjra and the other groups and to share the love of Christ with them.
* Ask the Lord to raise up prayer teams for these peoples.
* Lift up in prayer before the throne of grace the different peoples groups, speaking their names: Kunjra 822,140 - Turk 530,187 - Makhmi 469,871 - Sudhan 446,757 - Rawther 682,072 - Bhatiara 259,188 - Mahur 243,687 - Yashkun 235,511 - Bhatia 190,957 - Jhojha 175,779 - Nikari 147,684 - Baloch 129,950 - Molesalam 128,738 - Shaikh (Marathi) 2,429,481 - Shaikh (Marwadi) 1,541,534 - Shaikh (Gujarati) 1,057,975 - Shaikh (Maithili) 774,017 - Shaikh (Magadi) 322,135 - Shaikh (Oriya) 235,524 - Shaikh (Mewari) 151,368 - Shaikh (Konkani) 116,051 - Pathan (Marwadi) 215,895 - Shaikh (Dhundari) 404,463 - Shaikh (Nimadi) 110,046 - Shaikh (Shekhwati) 222,665.

Complete article, video and comments: http://www.30-days.net/muslims/featured/indias-people-groups/

Bahrain

2010-08-31T01:28:00.000-07:00

30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World Ramadan 2010 / 1431: August 11 - September 09

Pray for Bahrain, Arabian Peninsula

For Tuesday 31 August, Ramadan 2010. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"

The half-million Bahrainis are descended from a mixture of indigenous peoples and settlers from the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Some tensions exist between the poorer Shia Islamic majority, and the politically-dominant Sunni minority, and between the Arab and Persian background inhabitants.

Hans (not his real name) is a Christian and successful business man in Bahrain. He wants to stay but would also love to live somewhere he, his wife and young son could freely worship Jesus without harassment from relatives. For now he has chosen to stay since the government presently demonstrates a good level of tolerance towards believers. It is unclear how long these freedoms will last.

Prayer Starters:

* Bahraini believers like Hans need daily courage as they follow the Lord, in the face of family and community hostility. Pray for those like him.
* Bahrainis sometimes have opportunities to hear the Gospel through foreign believers and to see their example, but these opportunities need to be multiplied by at least a thousand! Pray for the opening of minds and hearts (Luke 24:32 and Acts 16:14).
* Poorer foreign workers need support and justice; and Bahrainis need courage to address the sins and injustices of their own society.

Complete article, video and comments: http://www.30-days.net/muslims/featured/bahrains-beleivers/

The Favorite Wife

2010-08-30T01:27:00.000-07:00

30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World Ramadan 2010 / 1431: August 11 - September 09

Mohammed's Favorite Wife

For Monday 30 August, Ramadan 2010. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"

Commonly referred to as Muhammad’s favourite wife, Aisha bint Abu Bakr was formally engaged to the Prophet at the age of six. (This practice was not unknown in Arabia at the time). Aisha was Muhammad’s only virgin bride, which some have seen as a divine sign. Aisha did not bear any children.

Sunni Muslims hold her in very high esteem. She is reputed to be the source of many sacred traditions concerning Muhammad (Hadith). When Muhammad was approaching death, he spent his last moments in the company of the 18-year-old Aisha and died with his head in her lap. She remained unmarried until her death during Ramadan. She was 65. Many parents call their daughters Aisha today.

Prayer Starters:

* As we have prayed for the living Khadijahs around the world on Day 13 we can also pray for the living Aishas, who take their name from Mohammed’s favourite wife. Worldwide, they certainly number in the hundreds of thousands.
* Ask God to open doors of opportunity for the living Aishas to hear the traditions and accounts concerning the life of the Messiah and believe in Him.
* Pray for the Aishas that you may know or that you may have heard about. Ask the Lord to reveal himself to them that they might find life in the resurrected King.

Complete article, video and comments: http://www.30-days.net/muslims/featured/aisha-mohammeds-favorite-wife/

Shia End Times

2010-08-29T01:25:00.000-07:00

30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World Ramadan 2010 / 1431: August 11 - September 09

The Shi'a Expectation of the End Times

For Sunday 29 August, Ramadan 2010. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"

Shi’a (Shi’ite) Muslims are a minority within the Muslim community, making up about 10-15% of all Muslims worldwide. The Shia majority countries are Iraq, Iran, Azerbaijan and Bahrain.

The Shiite believe a Hidden Imam, a sinless leader (the Mahdi) will establish an Islamic empire of peace and justice at the end of time. The Mahdi will be aided by Jesus who is also supposed to return to earth when the Mahdi appears. Both the Mahdi and Jesus will be opposed by the Masih ad-Dajjal, an evil, one eyed, anti-Christ figure, who will eventually be slain and the whole world will submit to Islam. Some time after the victory of the Mahdi there will be a general resurrection of the dead followed by the last judgement.

Prayer Starters:

* There are possibly 200,000 Shia mullahs (religious leaders) in Iran alone and many thousands more in Iraq. They have a significant role in their communities and in society as a whole. They are teaching their people to place their confidence in the future Mahdi and to practice Islam with zeal. Pray for these leaders to come to know the living Messiah, Jesus (Acts 6:7).
* The Messiah is the ultimate hope for a world of peace and justice. Indeed the Bible promises us that one day the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the water covers the sea (Isaiah 11:9 and Habbakuk 2:4). There will be a new heaven and a new earth in which righteousness dwells (2 Peter 3:13). Pray that the millions of Shi’a Iranians and Iraqis discover the living and reigning Messiah who is the true hope of the world.

Complete article, video and comments: http://www.30-days.net/muslims/featured/shia-end-times/

Morocco

2010-08-28T01:24:00.000-07:00

30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World Ramadan 2010 / 1431: August 11 - September 09

Prayer for Morocco in North Africa

For Saturday 28 August, Ramadan 2010. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"

Muhammad VI, who became king in 1999, is the highest political, military and religious authority in Morocco. In spite of his efforts to change things in the country, a large proportion of the population is very poor, and often rich and powerful people employ poorer people with promises to pay them, but which often do not materialise.

One man has long hours of work and low pay. He and many of his co-workers wait for weeks for their promised salaries. They need to borrow money to support their families or even borrow for special expenses such as the beginning of the school year, the added food needs during Ramadan and the feast of the slaughtering of a sheep during the Aid El-Kabir. They must accept the unjust treatment, because their employer can send them away whenever he likes.

Prayer Starters:

* Pray that the king may continue to lead his country in a wise and godly way. Some authorities have persecuted Moroccan believers, many have been threatened and some jailed. Many more Moroccans need to discover the forgiveness and new life which is found in the Messiah.
* Authorities and employers need to consider God’s wisdom in dealing with employees: “Pay the hired man his wages each day before sunset, because he is poor and counting on it. ...” (Deut. 24:15 and Col. 4:1). The employees need to discover God’s plan for their lives and do their jobs faithfully and well (Col. 3:22-25).

Complete article, video and comments: http://www.30-days.net/muslims/featured/moroccos-people/

The Friday Sermon

2010-08-27T01:20:00.000-07:00

30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World Ramadan 2010 / 1431: August 11 - September 09

The Friday Sermon - Friday Prayer Focus

For Friday 27 August, Ramadan 2010. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"

Each Friday, just after noon, several hundred million Muslims find their way to mosques around the world. In some places, almost the entire male population goes to the mosque and hears a sermon given by a religious leader. Typically the sermon will consist of moral and spiritual guidance for everyday life using references to the Qur’an, the traditions concerning Mohammed and examples from Islamic history.

In some countries Muslim preachers use their sermons to speak about how to not let the television and Internet dominate in the lives of children. Some references are made to international events, the Palestinians and others. Governments often give instructions to religious leaders in order to prevent using the pulpit for radical purposes.

Prayer Starters:

* Pray for the leaders of mosques who are giving sermons today. May their zeal for God become rooted in real knowledge of God (Romans 10:1-4). May God reveal himself in the lives of Islamic preachers (pray for the men who give sermons in your area as well).
* Pray for the multitudes of young men traveling to a mosque right now. Pray for divine intervention so that they may taste salvation and real peace (Isaiah 9:6-7).

Complete article, video and comments: http://www.30-days.net/muslims/featured/the-friday-sermon/

Canada

2010-08-26T01:32:00.000-07:00

30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World Ramadan 2010 / 1431: August 11 - September 09

Muslims in Toronto

For Thursday 26 August, Ramadan 2010. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"

Greater Toronto, probably the most multicultural city on earth, is now possibly home to more than 300,000 Muslims from many nations (statistics vary). Three of the city’s most densely populated high-rise apartment clusters, Thorncliffe Park, Crescent Town and Dixon Park, are mostly Muslim. Comprised of people from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Somalia, each square kilometre of these neighbourhoods has as many as 20,000 people stacked on each other.

In recent years, some believers have been able to proclaim to their friends the hope that they have in Christ. In many cases Muslims are invited to enter a Christian home for the first time in their lives. As Muslims start to see Jesus, some turn away, others are strongly attracted to Him!

For Muslims and Christians living alongside each other, there exists a huge potential for mutual respect, appreciation, reconciliation and love to flow.

Prayer Starters:

* Pray that through the sharing of their lives and the Word of God, that the Messiah would be honoured by believers who are seeking to proclaim the Good News among Toronto’s Muslims.
* Pray that Canada’s Muslims would find jobs, peace and a sense of belonging in their new country.
* Pray that Toronto’s Muslims who are discovering the living Messiah would become a source of life and inspiration for their fellow countrymen in Canada and in their homelands.

Complete article, video and comments: http://www.30-days.net/muslims/featured/canada-about-muslims-in-toronto/

Dubai, What's happening now

2010-08-25T01:30:00.000-07:00

30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World Ramadan 2010 / 1431: August 11 - September 09

What's Happening in Dubai

For Wednesday 25 August, Ramadan 2010. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"

Dubai is a small city state in the United Arab Emirates. In recent years, however, it has become a world class city of gleaming towers and walled villas. Dubai’s shopping centres even have a ski slope, an aquarium and under-water zoo along with luxurious shops. But unfortunately the city is not only made of outward beauty.

About 85% of the inhabitants of Dubai are non-Emiratis. Many live in substandard or crowded housing and work terribly long hours. Muslims, including the local Emiratis, make up about 50%+ of the 1.6 million population (In all the United Arab Emirates - population 5 million - the figures are: Muslim 65%, Hindu 17%, Christian 9% Buddhist 4% other or unknown 5%).

The city definitely has its dark side. The large amounts of money in Dubai’s financial and real estate markets attracts all kinds of legal and illegal activities (1 Tim 6:10).

Prayer Starters:

* Many of the foreign workers who consider themselves Christian are actually fairly nominal in their faith. Some are true and committed believers in the Messiah.
* Pray that these believers may really provide an example to Muslims and non-Muslims about what it means to walk in God’s ways (Mt. 4:16, John 8:12).
* Pray that the knowledge of God could come to the Emiratis, other Arabs, the Pakistanis and the Bangladeshis. Emirati society is especially closed to outsiders. The actual contact between Emiratis and non-Emiratis is fairly limited. Pray for openings so that all these peoples could discover the Messiah.

Complete article, cool video and comments: http://www.30-days.net/muslims/featured/conversation-in-dubai/

Kenya

2010-08-24T01:30:00.000-07:00

30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World Ramadan 2010 / 1431: August 11 - September 09

Pray for the Luos Muslims in Kenya

For Tuesday 24 August, Ramadan 2010. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"

The Luos are the second largest ethnic group in Kenya adding up to about 5 million people (the biggest being the Kikuju amounting to about 7.5 million). Traditionally they live in the area near Lake Victoria, but are also found scattered throughout the country, particularly in the urban centres. There are about 39 million people in total in Kenya.

Omar grew up as a Muslim but among Christians in his village. The shocking experience of seeing his brother dying as a result of an occult curse and sensing that he was himself also in serious danger was the catalyst that lead Omar to trust in the Messiah. The positive experiences with believers in his childhood and youth encouraged him to take this step. Today Omar is active in a group of believers and seeks to proclaim the Messiah to Muslims through song in Kenya.

Prayer Starters:

* Many Muslims have had positive experiences with believers in their childhood. Pray that they would remember these experiences and seriously consider the possibility of encountering the Messiah for themselves.
* Pray that believers find inspiration to live out their faith and proclaim the Good News in such a way that Muslims could be attracted to the Messiah.
* Pray for the bodies of believers in East Africa, that they would not overlook Muslims around them, but meet them in love.

Complete article, video and comments: http://www.30-days.net/muslims/featured/kenyas-luos-people/

Perfect Women

2010-08-23T01:29:00.000-07:00

30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World Ramadan 2010 / 1431: August 11 - September 09

Khadijah, Mohammed's First Wife

For Monday 23 August, Ramadan 2010. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"

While Muhammad was married to Khadijah, he took no other wives because of his love for her. She was equally devoted to him. When he received his first revelations, she played an important role in convincing him that he was becoming a prophet. She even used her wealth to help promote Islam, to the point of being persecuted for her support of her husband.

Khadijah was the mother of Fatima (born in AD 605), who was the mother of Hussein and Hassan through Ali. The dates of Khadijah’s birth and death are not clear but it is probable that she was born in AD 555 and she probably died in AD 619. It is believed by some that her death partly motivated Mohammed to move to Medina. She was considered one of four perfect women.

Prayer Starters:

* Around the world literally hundreds of thousands, even possibly well over a million, Muslim women are named Khadijah. Many of them know very little about the wife of Mohammed or her positive example in many aspects of life.
* Pray for the living Khadijahs that they will discover the Messiah through friends, radio, literature, television and other media.
* Pray for those among your acquaintances, or who live in your area, that they may discover and apply the traits of a virtuous wife described in Proverbs 31 and come to know the purity which is from the Messiah.

Complete article, video and comments: http://www.30-days.net/muslims/featured/khadijah-bint-khuwaylid/

Suspicion

2010-08-22T01:28:00.000-07:00

30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World Ramadan 2010 / 1431: August 11 - September 09

A Culture of Conspiracy Among Arab Muslims

For Sunday 22 August, Ramadan 2010. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"

In Arab culture, conspiracy lies at the heart of everyday life. At home women conspire with amulets and potions to manipulate their men. Men threaten to take a second wife in order to get their way. One sibling conspires against his / her siblings for parental attention. Officials conspire with a manipulated news media. For many Arabs this is part of daily reality.

Being aware of the scheming in their own circles, sometimes they will react by blaming others for their difficulties. Like all people's around the world, Arab Muslims need the one who delivers from the ultimate schemer ( John 14:6 and 10:10-11).

Prayer Starters:

* Pray for profound healing where people have experienced injustice and exploitation (Isaiah 61:1-3).
* Pray that the increasingly more numerous communities of believers in the Arab world would become havens of rest, healing, love, truth and honesty in the scheming world of manipulation and darkness.
* Pray that there would be significant casting down of the numerous exaggerated lies and half truths which have become reality for many Arab Muslims (John. 8:31-32, 2 Cor 10:4-5).

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