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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 Sayyaf (Prayercast)
They may be small but they are mighty. Mighty violent. They are Abu Sayyaf. One of the smallest and most violent jihadist groups, based in southern Philippines. Notorious for— kidnappings for ransomhigh-profile bombingsBurning of...
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."...
AFAR (Prayercast)
nomadic herders of East Africa Around 3 million Afar peoples live in the Horn of Africa – primarily Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti. Their region crosses the borders of these three countries and is sometimes referred to as the Afar...
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....
Al-Azhar (Prayercast)
What Is Al-Azhar University? In 1970, Egypt celebrated the 1000th year of Al-Azhar (Arabic for “splendid”), the nation’s oldest, and the Muslim world’s most renowned, Islamic university. Only al-Qarawiyyin in Morocco...
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 (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:...
Algerian Arab (Prayercast)
seeking an end to corruption and exploitation God has been moving in power across Algeria! The past couple decades have seen unprecedented church growth. And with growth comes persecution. Churches are being closed down one by...
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...
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 (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:...
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 (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 (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:...
Armenia (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary democracy Major People Groups: Armenian, Northern Kurd GDP Per Capita: $12,600 Literacy Rate: 99.8% Unreached: 1.80% Population: 3,011,609 Religions:...
Artists (Prayercast)
In parts of the Muslim world, artists are nurtured and celebrated. In other areas, art is considered blasphemous. The artists are severely punished. The art is destroyed. But the Bible tells us over and over to skillfully create and express our...
Aruba (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary democracy Major People Groups: Antillean Creole, Other, Colombian Mestizo, Dutch, Venezuelan Mestizo, Dominican Mulatto GDP Per Capita: $37,500 Literacy Rate: 97.8% Unreached:...
Atheism (Prayercast)
Jesus loves Atheists. While increasing numbers of people deny the existence of their creator, He relentlessly pursues them with revelations of Himself. For more information go to Atheism on the Prayercast website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Australia (Prayercast)
Government: Federal Parliamentary Democracy Major People Groups: Anglo-Australian, British, Han Chinese (Mandarin), Anglo-New Zealander GDP Per Capita: $48,700 Literacy Rate: 100% Unreached:...