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Night of Power

The Night of Power is a night of intense prayer for Muslims. It takes place to commemorate the first Qur’anic verses being revealed to the ‘prophet’ Muhammad. The precise date of this event is unknown to Muslims, but it usually takes place towards the end of Ramadan. On the Night of Power, many will spend all night in prayer at the mosque in the hope that all their sins for the previous year will be forgiven.

Pray that tonight the power of God will overcome the deception of Islam for many Muslims in the Arab world. Ask that God would reveal Himself to those who are seeking Him earnestly.

That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power ...

London

Every year, thousands of holidaymakers visit London from the Arab world. During their visit they may get a chance to hear the gospel and receive some Christian literature.

Pray for workers based in London who make the effort each year to reach out to these visitors. Pray that seeds sown during this summer's outreach may grow and produce fruit!

How can people have faith in the Lord and ask him to save them, if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear, unless someone tells them? And how can anyone tell them without being sent by the Lord? The Scriptures say it is a beautiful sight to see even the feet of someone coming to preach the good news. (Romans 10:14-15, CEV)

Tradition Challenged

With sixty percent of its population under the age of thirty, tradition is being challenged more and more in the Arab world. In some countries, young people have a lot more freedom than they did twenty or so years ago. Beliefs and values face more challenge than they ever did.

Pray for young people’s hearts and minds to be open to the gospel. Pray for a new generation of strong, solid disciples to emerge.

Do not let anyone treat you as if you are unimportant because you are young. Instead, be an example to the believers with your words, your actions, your love, your faith, and your pure life. (1 Timothy 4:12, NCV)

Materialism

The wealth of some Arab countries presents a relatively new obstacle to the gospel in the form of materialism. The pursuit and comfort of wealth can be a distraction from more eternal things, and this can make faith-sharing difficult.

Pray for those who are called to share their faith in wealthy cultures where Islam and materialism maintain strongholds. It’s much tougher than it sounds!

Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can't take anything with us when we leave it. So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content. But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil ...

Loss

The Iraq war has made a huge impact on its indigenous Christian community. Persecution has increased making it extremely dangerous for many to remain. While some believers choose to stay, many more have felt unable to. This is understandable, but the loss of so many believers is truly sad and will impact the country.

Pray for the protection of the few remaining Iraqi believers and thank God for their boldness in staying put. Pray for peace in Iraq and tolerance of all faiths. Pray that a time will come when those who have left can return to their homeland and live in safety.

But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. (Psalm 5:11, NIV)

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