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Britain

jj — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:55:19 +0000

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/

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East Malaysia

jj — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:53:41 +0000

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

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/

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Korea

jj — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:52:18 +0000

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/

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Kidnapped in Kyrgyzstan

jj — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:50:24 +0000

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/

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Rajshahi, Bangladesh

jj — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:48:50 +0000

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/

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Pakistan

jj — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:43:43 +0000

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”

Please remember Pakistan at this time. Worst flooding in its recorded history. This is a huge disaster, millions have been affected. Food and disease problems will take a toll. It will be less if people pray.

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/

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West Africa

jj — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:41:36 +0000

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/

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India

jj — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:30:49 +0000

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/

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Bahrain

jj — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:28:35 +0000

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/

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Aisha

jj — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:26:48 +0000

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/

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