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Abdallah’s Story (France) (Prayercast)
saved from the emptiness of a party lifestyle. Millions of Muslims have immigrated to other countries, leaving their old homes and making new ones. But God is calling them to an eternal home. As we pray for Muslims, keep in mind that they are real...
Abdoulaye’s Story (West Africa) (Prayercast)
from toothache to eternal life Muslims have studied Islam in the ancient city of Tombouctou, Mali for hundreds of years. But there is nowhere God cannot reach. As we pray for cities like Tombouctou, think about each person that walks through the...
Abu-Waleed’s Story (North Africa) (Prayercast)
can anyone answer my questions? Millions of Muslims live in North Africa, and God is touching their hearts. He died for every one of them. So when we pray for them, remember that each one is loved by God and in need of a Savior. Like "Abu-Waleed."...
Afghanistan (Operation World)
Largest Religion: Muslim Number People Groups: 77 Number Languages: 41 Official Language: Pashtu (used by 50% of population), Dari (Afghan Persian, used by 70%) For more information go to Afghanistan on the Operation...
Afghanistan (Prayercast)
Government: Presidential Islamic Republic Major People Groups: Southern Pathan, Afghan Tajik, Southern Uzbek, Hazara, Pathan GDP Per Capita: $2,000 Literacy Rate: 37.30% Unreached:...
Ahmadiyya (Prayercast)
Peace and tolerance. This is the gospel of Ahmadi Muslims. What a captivating gospel! Yet they often face shame and harsh persecution from many Muslim nations. How can this be? Headquartered in London, the Ahmadiyya number more than ten million...
Ahmed’s Story (Middle East) (Prayercast)
gripped by the love of a Heavenly Father. Saudi Arabia is the birthplace and epicenter of Islam. Christianity has not spread there easily. But God can do the impossible. As we pray for Muslims, remember that they are real people with real struggles...
Aigul’s Story (Central Asia) (Prayercast)
Here I am. I stand at the door and knock. Rev. 3:20a Many Muslims around the world are not devout. They do not practice all the Islamic traditions. But many are keenly aware of their sin and afraid of what eternity holds for them. Remember that we...
Al Qaeda (Prayercast)
Most Muslims are well-meaning people of faith. These are our neighbors and friends. We love to pray for them! But what about the extremists and fundamentalists whose very goal is violence in order to enforce Sharia Law? Al Qaeda is no exception....
Albania (Operation World)
Largest Religion: Muslim Number People Groups: 17 Number Languages: 7 Official Language: Albanian For more information go to Albania on the Operation World website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Albania (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary republic Major People Groups: Tosk Albanian, Gheg Albanian (Scutari), Aromanian (Armini), Greek, Macedonian GDP Per Capita: $13,300 Literacy Rate: 98.10% Unreached:...
Algeria (Operation World)
Largest Religion: Muslim Number People Groups: 40 Number Languages: 22 Official Language: Arabic and Berber. French and English are widely used, and 25% speak one of the Berber languages For more information go to...
Algeria (Prayercast)
Government: Presidential Republic Major People Groups: Algerian Arab, Hamyan Bedouin, Greater Kabyle (Western), Shawiya (Chaouia), Tajakant Bedouin GDP Per Capita: $10,700 Literacy Rate: 81.40% Unreached:...
Ali’s Story (Arabian Peninsula) (Prayercast)
rocked by the truth of the Bible The Arabian Peninsula, home to the great cities of Mecca and Medina, is the birthplace of Islam. And God is reaching people there. "Ali" is one of them. For more information go to Ali’s Story on the Prayercast...
Ali’s Story (Turkey) (Prayercast)
overwhelmed by the presence of a holy God. While the Gospel was preached across modern-day Turkey from the earliest decades of the Church, the majority of Turks today are Muslim. But this does not stop God from reaching people. He loves every single...
Altyn’s Story (Central Asia) (Prayercast)
proclaiming God’s faithfulness through suffering Many Muslim women suffer the pain of neglectful or abusive marriages alone, unable to share with anyone around them. But God sees and hears every single one -- and He pursues them. As we pray,...
Aman’s Story (Central Asia) (Prayercast)
witness to God’s power over death. Even through decades of Islamic revival in Central Asia, God continues to transform lives through Jesus Christ - because He loves them! We need to remember as we pray that these are real people, not religious...
American Samoa (Operation World)
Largest Religion: Christian Number People Groups: 9 Number Languages: 6 Official Language: Samoan, English For more information go to American Samoa on the Operation World website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Andorra (Operation World)
Largest Religion: Christian Number People Groups: 10 Number Languages: 5 Official Language: Catalan For more information go to Andorra on the Operation World website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Andorra (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Democracy Major People Groups: Spanish, Catalonian, Portuguese, French, Other, British GDP Per Capita: $49,900 Literacy Rate: 100% Unreached: 1.40% Population:...
Angola (Operation World)
Largest Religion: Christian Number People Groups: 59 Number Languages: 41 Official Language: Portuguese For more information go to Angola on the Operation World website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Angola (Prayercast)
Government: Presidential Republic Major People Groups: Mbundu (Ovimbundu), North Mbundu (Kimbundu), Lwena (Luvale), Kongo, Chokwe (Kioko) GDP Per Capita: $6,200 Literacy Rate: 71.10% Unreached:...
Anguilla (Operation World)
Largest Religion: Christian Number People Groups: 5 Number Languages: 3 Official Language: English, English Creole For more information go to Anguilla on the Operation World website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Animism/Tribalism/Ancestor Worship (Prayercast)
Jesus loves Animists. While millions across the globe live in fear of the spirit world, Jesus holds all power and authority and His love casts out all fear. For more information go to Animism/Tribalism/Ancestor Worship on the Prayercast website. The...
Antigua and Barbuda (Operation World)
Largest Religion: Christian Number People Groups: 5 Number Languages: 4 Official Language: English, English Creole For more information go to Antigua and Barbuda on the Operation World website. The above link opens...
Antigua and Barbuda (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentiary democracy under constitutional monarchy, a Commonwealth realm Major People Groups: Afro-Antiguan, Antiguan, British, U.S. Americans GDP Per Capita: $18,000 Literacy Rate:...
Anwar’s Story (Bangladesh) (Prayercast)
finding answers to all his questions in Jesus South Asia is one of the most populous Muslim areas in the world -- but that does not mean God is silent! As we pray for the Muslims of South Asia, remember they are first people whom God loves -- not...
Arabian Peninsula (Prayercast)
the birthplace and epicenter of Islam The Arabian Peninsula, the largest peninsula in the world, is a vast plateau with huge deserts, bordered by rugged mountains in the west and south. The west and south have enough rain for agriculture, while the...
Argentina (Operation World)
Largest Religion: Christian Number People Groups: 84 Number Languages: 40 Official Language: Spanish For more information go to Argentina on the Operation World website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Argentina (Prayercast)
Government: Presidential republic Major People Groups: Argentinian White, Italian, Mestizo, Central Bolivian Quechua, Levantine Arab GDP Per Capita: $19,700 Literacy Rate: 99% Unreached:...