Dear ones we are going to Malaysia. May God save Muslims wherever they are: S/E. ASIA ETC


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Muslim-majority Malaysia



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Malaysia is a federal constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government. The country is separated by the South China Sea into two parts, Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo.

Located in the heart of South East Asia, Malaysia is surrounded by other countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam and Brunei. Malaysia’s capital is Kuala Lumpur.



Malaysia's Official Stance


Malaysia’s official religion is Islam. However, the freedom of religion is also guaranteed by the constitution. Of the 28 million Malaysians (Malays, Chinese and other ethnic groups), 60.4 per cent are Muslims. Malays (the largest ethnic group) are generally Muslims. There are also Indian Muslims and a small number of Chinese Muslim converts. Although the previous and present Prime Ministers have made proclamations that Malaysia is an Islamic nation, certain segments of the population have resisted this status, pointing to the nation’s secular constitution. Proselytising Muslims is prohibited by law and conversion out of Islam is also forbidden.

Believers in Malaysia


Believers from a Muslim background are few in number. Many worship in house churches and retain their Islamic clothing and some cultural customs to avoid detection and harassment. In many cases, they discovered the Messiah through a direct divine encounter. Though they are few in number, they are courageous in their witness and their faith.

Bishop Ng Moon Hing of the Christian Federation of Malaysia has complained that attempts to import the Bible in Bahasa Malaysia, i.e. the Alkitab, have often been thwarted. "It would appear as if the authorities are waging a continuous, surreptitious and systematic programme against Christians in Malaysia to deny them access to the Bible in Bahasa Malaysia," wrote the Bishop in a recent open letter to the Government. "Malaysian Christians, must have access to Bibles in Bahasa Malaysia in order to read, comprehend and practise their faith."

Malaysia


Map of Malaysia

Prayer Starters:

• Pray for believers to open up their hearts to their Muslim neighbours and to be a blessing to them in practical, concrete ways
  
• Pray for more divine encounters to occur among the the Malays (see Acts 10:17-48).
  
• Pray for believers to be courageous while extending the hand of fellowship and assistance to new people (it can be risky).
  

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Comments: GODSAVE MUSLIMS


EDDIE

Dear ones we are moving now to Senegal and several other countries as you can see below. May our Lord Jesus save Muslims

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Touba and the Mourides
Sufism is a movement centered on an inner,
mystical dimension of spiritual experience in
Islam. Often Sufis have sought to connect with the
Divine and purify their inner self. Sufi movements are
generally led by guides who are greatly revered. Some
orthodox Muslims–including the main Islamic
movement in Saudi Arabia, the Wahhabis–consider
Sufis to be heretics.

Most Muslims in Senegal and Gambia are affiliated
with Sufi brotherhoods such as the Tijaniyyah, Xaadir
(Qadiriyya), Mourides and the Layene. Splinter
groups have formed in each movement around
specific leaders and special doctrines.

The Mouride movement, headquartered in Touba,
Senegal, was founded by Amadou Bamba in 1883.
Amadou Bamba (1850-1927) was a Muslim mystic
and a spiritual leader who gave instruction about
meditation, Islamic rituals, work and the study of the
Qur’an. His emphasis on working has produced fruit
and his disciples are known for their work ethic.
Amadou Bamaba did not support the French
conquest of West Africa, but he resisted holy war. He
encouraged what he called the jihad al-akbar, “the
greater struggle,” which should be
fought through learning and the
fear of God. The Mouride
brotherhood in Senegal and
Gambia controls many sectors of
the local economies. Followers often
donate part of their income to the
movement. Abdoulaye Wade, the
current president of Senegal, is a
committed Mouride. Immediately
following his election in 2000,
President Wade travelled to the holy city of Touba
to seek the benediction of the spiritual leader of
the brotherhood (the Grand Marabout).

Prayer ideas:
uThe Mouride leaders are the spiritual guides for 3 to 5 million
people, and the principal leaders of Touba, the second largest
city of Senegal. Pray for them to really meet the living God. The
economic, social and spiritual barriers are significant. (You
might pray based on Acts 13:4-12.)
The great mosque of
Touba, the burial place
of Amadou Bamba. This
is one of the most important
religious sites in
all of West Africa.
Pray for Muslims that
will be gathering here
for the regular Friday
prayers today.
Friday Prayer Focus

God save Muslims.. the more Muslims pray however legalistic some times they get the real deal from the lord
our prayers are never in vain.

eddie brooks

Dear ones we invite you to continue to pray for Muslims in Indonesia. Do not forge to remember the missionaries and workers.

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Kerinci of Indonesia



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God’s wisdom (Proverbs 8:25): “Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills I was brought forth.”

Originally from the eastern coast of Sumatra, the Kerinci fled from local Muslim Sultanates in an ancient war and moved into their existing homeland high in the Bukit Barisan Mountains. They speak Kerinci and Bahasa Indonesian.



Most of the 260,000 Kerinci are farmers harvesting rice, potatoes, coffee, cinnamon, and even resin and rattan from the jungle areas. Those living near Lake Kerinci and other small lakes are fishermen. The Kerinci have been able to resist assimilation with the stronger lowland peoples.

Mass Relocations


Today their isolation is being changed by government-sponsored mass relocations of Jawa, Sunda, and Bali people for plantation projects on their rich soil. In addition, a world-class national park is being developed by the World Wildlife Fund to preserve the rainforest, flora, and fauna. Islam is the majority religion of the Kerinci, but they still hold to animism, especially as it is exhibited by their use of traditional healers and magic to bless their crops.

Testimony


A young woman from a conservative Muslim background is now a follower of Christ. Her brother heard of this, but was sure she would soon return to Islam. When he saw that she hadn’t, he demanded that she renounce her faith and say the Islamic creed. She refused, and he grabbed a metal rod and threatened to kill her. The family stopped him, but her mother sobbed and pleaded with her to say the creed. She finally did, but deeply regretted it afterward. When she shared her sorrow with another believer, her friend explained that the Apostle Peter also denied Jesus, but was forgiven and restored. She has now experienced this same grace and says, “I never want to deny the Lord ever again.”

Dreams and Visions


A recently baptized believer just out of prison was greatly troubled by questions which another person brought up about the reliability of the New Testament. He said he was full of doubts and fell asleep with a Bible next to his bed. In the middle of the night he was awakened by a man who pointed to the Bible and said, “Don’t be afraid. Read my book. I’m always with you.” Later, he realized it was Jesus who had spoken to him, and he was greatly encouraged.

This is Indonesia


Map of Indonesia

Prayer Starters:

• Ask the Lord to give wisdom and favour to believers going among the Kerinci of Indonesia.
  
• Pray for God’s wisdom and authority in dealing with the spiritual forces that have kept the people bound for generations (1 Cor. 1:30, 2 Cor. 10:4).
  

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Comments: LORD JESUS SAVE MUSLIMS amen and amen


eddie brooks

Dear ones we are journeying to Indonesia to pray for salvation of Muslims
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Kangean People Indonesia



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Today is Indonesian Independence Day


The Kangean are one of the last 200 or so Muslim people groups of over 100,000 with no organised effort to establish a community of believers.



The Kangean people (population 135,000) live on Indonesia’s Kangean Island, located north of Bali. The island holds great tourism potential. Its beaches on the Java Sea are scenic and unspoiled, and the thick East Kangean forest contains many animals and beautiful birds. Monkeys, komodos, and snakes are in abundance. Local craftsmen sell wood handicrafts.

Kangean Islam


Although most Kangean people would call themselves Muslim, animism is at the heart of their faith. Many of the people practice cultural rituals, believe in supernatural numbers, magic, and so forth. This is their way of expressing Islam in their cultural context which is remote from the rest of East Java. Our prayer is that as more information is known about the Kangean people the Church will intercede and send more effectively.

The Drilling


Since 1993 the islands have been the site of natural gas drilling. They are connected to East Java via a 430-kilometre pipeline, most of which runs underwater. Other economic resources on the islands include teak, coconut, and salt. In spite of the pipeline-related development, a lot of non-developed areas remain, and travellers looking for outdoor adventures could easily find themselves at home here. The Kangean are one of the last 200 or so Muslim people groups of over 100,000 with no organised effort to establish a community of believers.

This is Indonesia


Map of Indonesia

Prayer Starters:

• May God make Himself known! (Luke 10:21-24).
  
• Proclaim Psalm 97:1 over the islands.
  
• Ask God to open doors of opportunity for the Good News to be seen, heard and demonstrated among the Kangeans (Mark 16:15-19).
  
• Pray for the Kangean people to have opportunities to read the Scriptures, see Gospel films, and interact with believers in their language.
  

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God save Muslims


eddie brooks

DEAR ONES AS YOU RECALLL IT HAS BEEN AGAIST THE LAW TO WITNESS FOR JESUS BUT SEEMINGLY THIS ISSUE IS OVERTAKEN BUT CURRENT EVENTS.

LORD JESUS SAVE LIBYANS. THE STORY BELOW ARE NUMEROUS AND REAL why???? PEOPLE PRAY, GO DISTRIBUTE TRACTS AND NEW TESTAMENTS AND USE OTHER MEANS OF MEDIAS. SALVATION OCCURS. PRAISE GOD FOR YOUR PRAYERS


(This fictional story is based on real events)

This article was written before the Libyan uprising against Muammar Qaddafi.

Rashid sits looking out over the Mediterranean. At his back is the Sahara Desert. His five children are playing happily while his wife tidies up the barbecue. Rashid is worried. He normally enjoys barbecues in the warm spring weather, talking with his friends, drinking mint tea and relaxing after a hard week.



This week was particularly difficult as a new law is requiring businesses like his to re-register, meaning hours in queues, and Rashid is unsure if he has correctly understood the new law. Progressive methods are new for his country, where corruption and favouritism have often meant the abundant oil wealth has not benefited the common people. A training trip to Europe had shocked Rashid -- the buildings and roads, indeed everything, seemed to be constantly repaired, not left to crumble as in his country.

Rightly Guided


But none of this is why Rashid is worried. The physical environment is not important -- what Allah wants will happen anyway. Rashid knows his name means Rightly Guided. He is proud to think of himself as one on the right path. Of course, one can never be sure with Allah, but Rashid is pretty confident that he is doing everything Allah wants: he prays, fasts, pays the tax, and at every opportunity he declares his faith in Allah. In a year or two he should be able to pay to go to Mecca.

His Guilt Trip


But as he thinks back to his trip to Europe, and in particular one of his European teachers, all this certainty is clouded. The teacher hadn’t lived as Rashid had expected, and he told Rashid in one of their many conversations over tea that he believed that God was not primarily interested in what we did but in our acceptance of what he had done through the Messiah! He seemed to be certain that he would live with God when he died! How could that be? He had suggested to Rashid that he watch an Arabic TV station. To be polite, Rashid had taken the details. Now at home he couldn’t stop thinking about it, and finally, late one night when no one would see him, he found the channel and guiltily watched a few minutes, terrified of being found out.

What Now?


Now Rashid has a bigger problem. The message attracts him, but for him it is all wrong. He has thought since childhood that Christians believe in three gods, that the original books of Jesus, Moses and David have been lost and/or changed by the Jews and Christians. How could this message, which they obviously take from the book, be the truth from God?

This is Libya


Libya Map

Prayer Starters:

• For the government -- that wealth will be equitably distributed and the country better administered (Exodus 23:8, Deuteronomy 16:19).
  
• For travellers from Libya to meet real Christians who testify to their faith (Acts 8:26-39).
  
• For more believers to get jobs in Libya and have opportunities to proclaim the Messiah in word and deed.
  
• For Libyans to tune into radio, satellite TV and Internet programs. These effective media aids have helped many find faith. God is revealing himself!
  
• For the Holy Spirit to reveal truth to Libyans despite all their misconceptions.
  

(See the www.lovelibya.com site for more information.)

Ancient Libya Rediscovered from Carmel Bruno on Vimeo.

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Comments... LORD JESUS SAVE LIBYANS

WE CONTINUE our prayer for Muslims small or large groups. They all need Jesus. Please DEAR ONES continue to pray with us.

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An Isolated Muslim Subsect in India



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This is the Indian Independence Day


Worldwide there is an isolated subsect among Muslims called the Dawoodi Bohra. They number about one million. Because of persecution from Sunni Muslims they are a very tight-knit community.



They reside in India, Pakistan, the Middle East, East Africa and the Western Indian state of Gujarat. In India the Dawoodi Bohras are recognisable by their dress: men wear beards and white gold-rimmed caps with long white kurtas, and women wear colourful, embroidered two-piece bhurkas.

Concentrated in India


Surat, in Gujarat State, India is typically known as the capital city for Dawoodi Bohras. Situated on the banks of river Tapi, the ancient port city of Surat is renowned for its fine silks, exquisite brocades, and spice trade. Surat was one of the most prosperous cities of India in the 17th and 18th centuries. The East India Company established its first warehouses in Surat in 1612. The word “Bohra” is derived from the Gujarati “vohorvu,” meaning “to trade.” Most Bohras are merchants in different arena of business.

About the City of Surat


The state of Gujarat has faced natural calamities such as droughts, cyclones, floods and earthquakes in the last decade. Surat was greatly affected by the earthquake and flood that destroyed so much of Gujarat, and has experienced communal riots several times. Surat is a volatile city -- tensions between Hindus and Muslims are known to flare frequently in this area. Riots take place on the slightest pretext, properties are destroyed, and lives are taken without any qualms or pretense. Still, Surat is also called the fastest growing city in India.

The Bohras University


Surat is a very significant city to the Dawoodi Bohras since it is where all the religious workers for the Bohras are training for ministry. There is a well known Bohras university specifically equipped for this purpose in Surat. Top students come from all over the com-munity and it is an honour to be selected and trained in this university. The Bohras community is set apart, isolated and unreached for the Gospel. For a few years a team has been praying and asking the Lord for people to be released to reach out to the Bohras and the Muslims of Surat. At the moment very little work is being done to proclaim the Messiah among the Bohras and the Muslims of Surat. Surat is a city badly in need of the light of the Gospel. May peacemakers sow a harvest of righteousness among the Muslims of Surat.

India


India map

Prayer Starters:

• Worship the Lord our provider, Jehovah Jireh (Gen. 22:14). Pray against the spirit of materialism that permeates the lives of Bohras. Ask the Lord to reveal Himself as the Perfect Provider.
  
• Pray that God would move supernaturally among the Bohras in Surat. Pray that they would receive dreams and visions of the Living God.
  
• Ask the Lord of the harvest for more workers to come and live amongst the Bohras in Surat. Pray for wisdom for the leaders. Pray that the right people would join the work.
  
• Pray for an attitude of humility among the Bohras.
  
• Pray that the Prince of Peace would calm the tensions between Muslims and Hindus in Gujarat. Both will need to learn the way of peace.
  
• Pray for new business approach to the community.
  

BLESSINGS. eddie brooks

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SOMUCH TO PRAY FOR BRO'S AND SIS'S. SEEMS ENDLESS. SO MANY TYPES OF Muslims in Pakistan. this prayer is for Sunday. Perhaps you cna get the churh to join with you in Prayer

The Pakistan Floods



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Today is Pakistan’s Independence Day


Pakistan’s worst natural disaster in July and August 2010 was described as a “slow-motion tsunami.” The catastrophe rendered five million Pakistanis homeless and over 1,600 dead. Over 20 million needed humanitarian assistance -- food, shelter and emergency care.



One-fifth of Pakistan was under water. Outbreaks of cholera and dysentery caused deadly waterborne diseases. The number of people reported to be suffering from acute diarrhea was in the hundreds of thousands.


Opportunities


Yet this disaster opened opportunities to show God’s love to the Pakistani people and serve in the name of Jesus Christ. Many recognised that the help was from local Christians. One Pakistani district official commented, "I appreciate the efforts of Christian people; you always step in first to help in times of need and serve without any greed."

At the end of one distribution, a man from a local village said to Christian workers, "I’d never met any Christians in my life. This is my first chance to see a Christian; but you look like us.” The team member told him that they follow Isa (Jesus). The man replied, “No person from my faith came to help us, but you came from a distant place. Surely you are true followers of Isa" (the Islamic name for Jesus). Another man said after working alongside a team for one month, "There is no salvation without Isa Masih (Jesus the Messiah)." He had been seeking the truth for two years.


Not All Good News


However, it was not all good news in Pakistan. According to one leader, "Some Christian refugees were openly denied aid, while others are told to leave or convert to Islam. You can imagine that terrible choice: either you abandon your faith or you cannot feed your child."

Pakistan


Pakistan

Prayer Ideas:

• Pray for the long-term recovery work across Pakistan. Pray for all the flood victims -- the bereaved, the injured, and those who have lost their homes and livelihoods. Many have lost wealth, homes and businesses built up over generations. Pray that all will find adequate shelter, clean water and food. They need the hope that comes from God’s promises.
  
• Pray for Christians in Pakistan, the majority of whom are desperately poor. May they know the comfort and provision of their heavenly Father.
  
• Pray for the many new believers who came to know the Messiah during the floods. They need discipleship and to understand the love of God the Father and the Messiah.
  
• Pray for the many believers who seek to bring hope, life and peace in difficult circumstances.
  

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Comments:God save the Pakistanis from their sins


eddie

DEAR ONES WE HAVE ALL HEARD ABOUT THIS SECT OF ISLAM.
GOD SAVE THEM . AMEN AND AMEN

Note Bro Jonathan plz acknowlege this . thanks eddie
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Hezbollah



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Hezbollah is a political, social and military organisation in Lebanon which began in 1982. The name Hezbollah actually means “The Party of God.” As a Shi’ite organisation, Hezbollah has received strong religious, financial, political and military support from Iran.



Syria has also backed Hezbollah politically and practically. The organisation is very present in the Beqaa Valley, southern Beirut, and southern Lebanon. It is a significant political force and it has developed a very strong and active social services network.

Its Connections


Several world governments consider Hezbollah to be a terrorist organisation, including the USA, Australia, Canada, Israel and the UK. Hezbollah condemned the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001, but it has been accused of other suicide attacks (or attempted attacks) in the past. Hezbollah denies involvement in any attacks. The Shi’ite Hezbollah movement has no ties to Al Qaeda (a Sunni movement).

How Arabs View Hezbollah


Among Arabs generally, Hezbollah is seen as a legitimate Lebanese resistance organisation that has consistently stood up to the Israeli armed forces (65 to 85 per cent were favourable to Hezbollah according to some surveys). However, several governments in the Middle East, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan, oppose Hezbollah as an “irresponsible and adventurous” organisation. Through its collaboration with Iran and Syria, Hezbollah has amassed great stocks of arms in Lebanon (perhaps four times as many weapons as it had before the 2006 Israeli invasion of Lebanon). Hezbollah considers Israel to be an illegitimate state and justifies actions against Israel as defensive Jihad.

This is Lebanon


Lebanon

Prayer Starters:

• Pray for the Hezbollah leaders: Sheikh Muhammad Hussein Fadlallah, Hassan Nasrallah, Naim Qassem, and other lesser leaders that they may discover the life that is only in Jesus (John 1:9-14, 1 John 1:4). These men need to discover God’s plan to really bless the world through Abraham’s seed (Galatians 2:13-14 and 26-29).
  
• There are possibly 7,000-10,000 Hezbollah volunteers and fighters who are ready for armed conflict with Israel. Pray that the light of God would come among them. May they discover the Messiah. Jesus is the only one who can ultimately fulfill their aspirations of a just world ruled by the true God of Abraham (Isaiah 65:17 and 2 Peter 3:13).
  

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Speak Your Mind

LORD JESUS SAVE MUSLIMS AND BRING PEACE TO JERUSALEM

EDDIE

PRAY DEAR ONES FOR MUSTAFAS TO BE SAVED
Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa
Islam’s third holiest site
Friday Prayer Focus

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According to Islamic tradition, Mohammed was in
Mecca in AD 621, and he had either a vision or an
amazing bodily voyage called the “Night Journey.”
Muslims believe that the angel Gabriel came to him
with a winged horse named Buraq, which had a
human face. Mounted on this strange animal,
Mohammed flew through the air to Jerusalem (750
miles away). On the Temple Mount in Jerusalem,
Mohammed supposedly led other prophets who
appeared as well–such as Moses, Jesus and Adam–in
prayer. (The Temple had been destroyed 551 years
earlier in AD 70.)* Then Mohammed remounted
Buraq and went up to the heavens into the presence of
God, where he pleaded with God about having only
five daily prayers. (God had supposedly been
demanding 50 daily prayers.) After this it is said that
Mohammed returned to Mecca and described his
journey to others. Most people refused to believe him.
The site on the southern extremity of the Temple
Mount where Mohammed is believed to have prayed
during the “Night Journey” became known as the
“farthest mosque,” which is the Arabic meaning of
Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa. The actual mosque was finished
in AD 705, and it was rebuilt several times following
earthquakes. According to tradition, the golden
“Dome of the Rock,” which is beside the Al Aqsa
Mosque, now covers the site where Mohammed
supposedly went up to heaven.
The Al Aqsa Mosque is said to be the third holiest
religious site for most Muslims. According to one
tradition, Mohammed himself said that an Islamic
prayer done at the Kaaba in Mecca is worth 100,000
prayers; a prayer done in Medina is worth 1,000
prayers; and a prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem
is worth 500 prayers compared to any other location.
*Muslims prayed daily toward Jerusalem until AD 624
when Muslims began to pray toward Mecca.
Prayer Ideas:
uSeveral thousand Muslims attend the weekly Friday prayers at the
Al Aqsa mosque, which has an interior capacity of about 4,000.
(Tens of thousands pray on the esplanade outside during major
religious events.) For security reasons, the Israelis have restricted
attendance at Friday prayers to only older men who have families;
some of them are the patriarchs of their families.
uPray for the men who attend the Friday prayers. May God awaken
their minds to want to know about what happened at Israel’s ancient
temple (especially Matthew. 27:51). They need a revelation
that only Jesus can truly lead people to the Father (John 14:6).

DERA FRIENDS OUR PRAYERS ARE ASCENDING TO THE THRONE OF GOD
LORD JESUS SAVE MUSLIMS

AMEN AND AMEN

Prayer Ideas:
uSeveral thousand Muslims attend the weekly Friday prayers at the
Al Aqsa mosque, which has an interior capacity of about 4,000.
(Tens of thousands pray on the esplanade outside during major
religious events.) For security reasons, the Israelis have restricted
attendance at Friday prayers to only older men who have families;
some of them are the patriarchs of their families.
uPray for the men who attend the Friday prayers. May God awaken
their minds to want to know about what happened at Israel’s ancient
temple (especially Matthew. 27:51). They need a revelation
that only Jesus can truly lead people to the Father (John 14:6).
uDeclare Jesus, the Son of God and the King of Israel, also Lord over
the Muslim men who come to pray (John 1:49).
uPray for their families to also come into the kingdom of GOD

LORD JESUS SAVE MUSLIMS. AMEN AND AMEN


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Balrampur, India



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The Annual Muslim Mourning on Muharam Festival


The annual Muslim Mourning on Muharam festival is famous along with the self-flagellation by the devout -- many families originally belonging to the district of Balrampur in India return each year to celebrate with their relatives. There are mosques in every village in this district, but no churches to be found. The Muslims and Hindus of Balrampur live in relative harmony and friendship.



The "Mourning of Muharram" is an important festive period of mourning in Shia Islam, taking place in Muharram which is the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is interesting that a Shia Hadith (traditional saying of the prophet Muhammad) says, "Once when he happened to pass by Karbala (a holy city for Shiite Muslims), Isa (Jesus) sat down and began to weep. His disciples who were observing him, followed suit and began weeping too, but not comprehending the reason for this behaviour, they asked him: "O' Spirit of God! What is it that makes you weep?" Isa (Jesus) said: "Do you know what land this is?" The disciples replied: "No." He then said: "This is the land on which the son of the Prophet Muhammad shall be killed."

Flooding in Balrampur, India


The district of Balrampur is located in northern India in the state of Uttar Pradesh, adjoining Nepal. The three main towns found in the district are Balrampur, Utraula, and Tulsipur (see all on Wikipedia). The main river flowing through the district, the Rapti, is notorious for annual flooding, bringing much hardship to the people living on its banks. Less than 10 per cent of the population have large land holdings while 90 per cent are subsistence farmers with small land holdings, or agricultural labourers. The majority of inhabitants are illiterate. Presently, the land is unable to sustain the population and many people migrate to other cities in India such as Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur.

The Needs in Balrampur, India


Few workers are focusing their efforts on the Islamic community and unfortunately the efforts are not sufficient for this largely unreached area. The main languages spoken in Balrampur are rustic dialects of Hindi known as Dehati and Urdu. It is estimated that over 40 per cent of the district is Muslim, and possibly 60 per cent is Hindu, with very few Messianic believers.

India


India map

Prayer Starters:

• Pray that God will send well equipped believers who can speak the local languages to work in Balrampur.
  
• Pray that God will open hearts to receive the Gospel, especially in the major towns listed above and in the numerous villages.
  
• Pray for the seekers currently enrolled in the Bible correspondence course. Some students have indicated that they are ready to believe in the Messiah.
  
• Pray for the safety of the believers, as well as the
  

SOURCE OF INFO "WORLDCHRISTIAN.COM'

eddie

Dear ones tomorrows prayers. Lord Jesus save Muslims. amen and amen



DEAR ONES WE ARE FINALLY PRAYING FOR INDIAN MUSLIMS. INCIDENTALLY MY DR IS AN INDIAN MUSLIM. PRAY FOR HIS SALVATION
SOURCE "WORLDCHRISTIAN.COM"

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The Awan are an Urdu speaking people who number over 600,000 in India. The majority of Awans claim that they are descended from Qutb Shah, a general in the army of Mahmud of Ghazni, who was a descendant of Mohammed’s cousin and son-in-law, Ali.



The Awans have a strong martial tradition and are renowned for their bravery. They were among those the British considered to be ‘martial races’ (a designation created by officials of British India to describe peoples that were thought to be naturally warlike and aggressive in battle and to possess qualities such as courage, loyalty, self-sufficiency, physical strength, resilience, and fighting tenacity). The British recruited heavily from these ‘martial races’ for service in the colonial army, and they formed part of the core Muslim group recruited during the First and Second World Wars.

India


India map

Prayer Starters:

• Proclaim that the Lord is the Lord of Hosts (armies) over the Awan and that they should obey Him (Ps. 103:19-22). Pray for liberation from the chains of the enemy.
  
• Ask God to reveal Himself to the Awan through dreams, visions and other manifestations (Ps. 103:2-3).
  
• Pray for labourers to proclaim the Messiah among the Awan.
  

(Article based on material from Frontiers.)

Background Information on India is Here ...>>

Listen to the Podcast - DAY 09 - Awan Peoples of India

Video: Joyce Meyer in India (2:42)




India: 2010 from Joyce Meyer Ministries on Vimeo.

Islamic ideas about Jesus

• Jesus was conceived miraculously by God in the womb of the virgin Mary.
  
• Jesus is only a prophet, he is not divine (not the Son of God, not God in the flesh).
  
• Muslims even believe that Jesus even spoke as an infant saying that he was a prophet.
  
• According to Islam Jesus was actually a good Muslim and he taught an earlier form of Islam to the Jewish people. One can find a Muslim account of the life of Jesus in the so called “Gospel of Barnabas.” This document was probably come to be in its present form in the 14th - 16th centuries AD. It may have even been written at that time.
  
• Jesus will come again one day, he will marry, he will have children. He will correct the errors which Christians have said about him. He will die, he will be buried in Medina and be judged like all men at the Last Judgement.
  
• Jesus is not the Judge of mankind.
  

What God Says


Jesus, the Messiah, resurrected from the dead, the ruler of the kings of the earth ... has released us from our sins by His blood. (Revelation 1:5)

GOD SAVE MUSLIMS AMEN AND AMEN



eddie

Dear bro and sis we continue to pray for Muslims as we enter the second week of Ramazan

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El Jadida is a port city on the Atlantic coast of Morocco with massive stone walls. The Portuguese established an important fortress city at this location called Mazghan in 1502 in order to suppress the local pirates.



Morrocan Muslims took the fortress from the Portuguese in 1769. The Muslims gave the city the name “El-Jadida” which is simply Arabic for "new." The city now has about 150,000 inhabitants.

Summer in the City


El-Jadida truly comes alive in summer. The many fine beaches in the area (Oualidia Haouzia, as well as Sidi Bouzid, Lalla Fatna and Jorf) attract primarily Moroccans on holidays, but there are also a few Western tourists. Holidaying Moroccans are about as relaxed and easygoing as one could wish for anyone to be!
For more info see the site: www.ariseshinemorocco.org

Arab Spring


This is Morocco

Influenced by protests elsewhere in the Middle East and North Africa, thousands of Moroccans in February 2011 rallied in Rabat and several other major cities to demand constitutional reform and more democracy and to protest government corruption and high food prices. A number of similar demonstrations and marches continued through March. Police response to most of the protests was subdued compared to the violence noted in protests elsewhere in the region. In early March, in response to demonstrator demands, King MOHAMMED VI announced the formation of a commission to reform the country's constitution.

Prayer Starters:

• Over the decades many Moroccans in El Jadida have heard and been influenced by the Gospel either through media or by direct contact with believers. Many need to commit/recommit their lives to the Messiah. Some need to reconcile themselves with other believers (See James 1:6-8 and 4:8).
  
• Pray for the handful of scattered believers in the area that they would grow bold and have a yearning in their heart to share their faith with others and meet together. The Moroccan believers often do not regularly meet together because of fear (See 2 Timothy 1:7).
  
• Pray for Moroccans on holiday to discover the Messiah. He is the only one who can bring real peace, joy and rest. Years ago the Apostle Peter was staying on the coast of Israel. Some dramatic events happened which led others to encounter the Messiah a little further up the coast (see Acts 10:1-48). Pray for God’s interventions!!!
  
• Pray for this coastal region from Azemour to Jadida to Safi to Essaouira. May the wind of the Holy Spirit blow
  

MAY THE LORD JESUS GRANT OUR REQUEST AND PROTECT OURR WORKERS AND THOSE WHO HAVE BELIEVED.
LORD JESUS SAVE MUSLIMS

eddie
PS REMEMBER SYRIA PEOPLE AND OUR WORKERS IN PARTICULAR.

BRO AND SISTERS RADICAL Islam HAS BROUGHT DESTRUCTION TO OUR HOMELAND. ....BUT LET US BE COGNIZANT THAT JESUS DIED FOR ALL MUSLIMS AS WELL.


Let us remember bro and sis Nichols of the Dearborn COG whose mission is to minister to Muslims. Lord Jesus give them a harvest of Muslim souls. amen and amen

Lord Jesus bless bro Ritchie of Simi Valley Ca who prays Cuma Prayers for Muslims on Fridays

This being Sunday perhaps we can allow all people lift their cry and say "Lord Jesus Save Muslims"


resource material is "worldchristiam.com"


Muslims in New York City



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God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent, because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him from the dead.”
(Acts 17:31)

In the summer of 2010 the whole world had its eyes directed toward New York City in the USA. A new mosque was being proposed just two blocks away from the “September 11th Ground Zero” site in lower Manhattan.



Surprises


Suddenly the entire planet knew that there were Muslims in New York City. Most Americans also discovered to their surprise that there are possibly 600,000 Muslims in New York City as well as over 100 mosques. In 1970 there were fewer than ten mosques. One mosque, located four blocks from “Ground Zero,” even lost several of its members in the famous terrorist attack in 2001.

The Call


This is the USA


No matter what people may think and feel about Muslims building a mosque near the “Ground Zero” site, we as believers are all called to pray for the accomplishing of God’s purposes among the Muslims of the city of New York. He is certainly calling many Muslims into His eternal Kingdom. Jesus’ blood was shed for them. Let’s pray for Muslims in the New York City area.

Map of the USA

Prayer Starters:

• Search your own heart concerning September 11th. Has the event made you bitter, prejudiced and angry toward Muslims in general because of this attack? (Hebrews 12:15)
  
• Pray for the families who have lost loved ones in the September 11th attacks. Pray that they will be able to make peace with the past and be ready to move forward with the rest of their lives, leaving any bitterness behind. God is the only one who can bring help to the families who suffered these losses.
  
• Pray for members of the Muslim community in New York that have suffered prejudice and abuse simply for being Muslims as a result of the attacks.
  
• Remember that there is a spiritual battle in the heavens for the salvation of the many Muslims in the city who are still very much in the hands of the enemy. They need deliverance from the guilt and shame of sin, from the power of death and from fear of the evil one. “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places” (Ephesians 6:12). Proclaim Hebrews 2:14 over the city.
  
• Pray for Muslims in the New York area to discover the truth about the Messiah, Jesus through friendships with believers, through supernatural intervention, and traditional radio, television, internet, books, tracts, DVDs and the Bible.
  
• Many new workers are needed. Believers from all New York are needed to proclaim the Good News in the Muslim
  

BLESSINGS

eddie brooks

DEAR ONES AS WE PROGRESS IN OUR PRAYERS PRAY FOR A GREAT HARVEST OF MUSLIM SOULS.

Not only this but as the song goes "MY house id full but MY fields are empty"
Pray the Lord of the harvest send workers to the harvest. In Turkey for example there are only 4 COG people working under the auspices of COG WORLD MISSIONS

THESE DATA COURTESY OF "WORLDCHRISTIAN.COM"

Kolai People of Pakistan



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Be Among the First to Pray for this Group

Northern Pakistan, bordered by China to the north, Afghanistan to the northwest, and India to the east, has some of the most breathtaking sights in the world. It is there, nestled between five of the world’s highest mountain peaks, that Pakistan’s northern tribes can be found.



The Kolai Tribe


Numbering around 410,000, the Kolai are one of those tribes (last year we prayed for the Kho people). Most people in this region work as farmers and shepherds. The northern tribes are isolated by mountain ranges and political borders. Many of the Kolai have various health problems due to poor water quality and poor nutrition. Drinkable water, sewage disposal, and drainage facilities are available for less than 8% of the population.

What They Believe


Pakistan


Today, the vast majority of the people are Sunni (orthodox) Muslim, and some also practice shamanism. They believe that there is an unseen world of demons, fairies, and ancestral spirits, so they depend on shamans to cure the sick, communicate with the spirits, and control events.

Prayer Starters:

• Worship the Lord as the only true Deliverer from the power of sin, death and demons. Proclaim Jesus as the true Lord of the Kolai villages and towns.
  Pray that the Kolai would extend favour to those who bring the Gospel.
  
• Ask the Lord to raise up labourers who can effectively deal with the significant spiritual forces at work in the Kolai area (Mark 6:13, Acts 10:38).
  
• People are needed to help with sanitation and nutritional issues as well.
  

Background Information on Pakistan is Here ...>>

Listen to the Podcast - DAY 06 - Kolai People of Pakistan

Video: Interview with Pakistani Pastor (2:51)

House Churches & Persecution from Jeff Powell on Vimeo.

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Speak Your Mind AND PRAY PRAY PRAY

(Dear) ones we are sending these eve before the day of the prayer. e.g. below can be prayed Friday)

BROTHERS AND SISTERS NOW WE CAN PRAY FOR ALLL THOSE COUNTRIES SEEKING FREEDOM FROM DICTATAORSHIP AS WELL AS IMPOSITION OF ISLAM.

DONT FORGET OUR WORKERS WHO ARE SHARING THE GOSPEL AMONG THE REFUGEES

LORD JESUS SAVE MUSLIMS

DONT FORGET SYRIA IN YOUR PRAYERS AND OUR WORKERS.


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Arab Awakening - Seeking Freedom



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IIn the December 2010 first draft of the "30-Days" prayer booklet an article concerning prayer for the Egyptian elections under Mubarak was included (elections scheduled September 2011). Then came the Tunisian Revolution which was quickly followed by the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak in Egypt.



In early March 2011 we are preparing several versions of the "30-Days" material for printing. The Libyan revolt against Muammar Qaddafi is underway but the Dictator is still very dangerous and determined. Massive demonstrations are still taking place in many countries. The Muslim world is in great turmoil. The anointed King on Zion’s hill reigns (see Psalm 2). Who knows how He may guide the future?



middle east north africa map

The desire for freedom which the Tunisians, the Egyptians, the Libyans, the Yemenis and others have expressed in recent months is deeply embedded in the human heart. In an ultimate sense this desire can only be met by the Messiah. He is appointed to reign over the peoples of the earth with justice and righteousness (see Psalm 72 and Daniel 7:13-14). He will sit as judge and eventually correct all wrongs (Acts 17:31). The beauty of his righteous reign in the new heavens and on the new earth will be unequalled (2 Peter 3:13, Revelation 21:1-4).

Prayer Starters:

• Worship the Messiah who is delivers us from the guilt and power of sin. One day he will free us even from the presence of sin. The Messiah delivers us from the power of death, we shall rise again with bodies which will never die. The Messiah is opposed to all corruption, oppression and injustice. He has overcome the evil one and the attitudes, values and ways of this world.
  
• Pray for the Middle East and North Africa concerning current events.
  
• Muslims acknowledge Jesus as the Messiah without realising what that means or that he gives true freedom through his death and resurrection. Pray for many to meet the Messiah.
  
• Pray for the protection, encouragement and empowering of believers in this time of
  

May there be a great harvest of Muslim souls. amen and amen.

eddie

CHURCH OF GOD WORLD MISSIONS ( TURKEY)



7/30/11



Dear praying friends: greetings in the name of Jesus.( this is a modification of letter previously sent asking for your ideas. Our response was min but I still feel the Lord wants me to do this throughout Turkey during Christmas



Hristo and I are not able to stay in country all the time as we have explained before. There will be more emails as we go in and out of country.



The purpose of this memo is to let you know about our planned trip in December. There are more trips before then however. As you remember last December our journey was marred by adversity with the police and satanic interferences during our visits to the homes.



In spite of these adversities we were able to distribute Christmas stockings and crosses to a limited number of kids and adults thanks to a couple of USA churches who helped us with supplies as we mentioned previously. Consequently several people accepted the Lord Jesus as Savior. We found these gifts are effective in getting people's attention and presence.



As we prepare for our trips we began to discuss what we can do to gain the attention of our people and relate these ideas to the Gift of Heaven Jesus Christ.



As a kid I remember how we look forward to the Christmas baskets especially apples and oranges. I use to salivate over these items and thus delight in looking forward to going to church during the holidays to receive some goodies.



These thoughts got me to thinking about a Christmas basket for each family to which we minister. However weight is a big problem for me since I can take only 210 pounds of luggage making such a thing as infeasible. Chita can carry even less pounds. So we must buy everything in country



We minister to about 80 families in 5 different villages and cities. Our people are mostly gypsies and very poor making only $8-10

a day if they can find work.



We need funds to get this done. We estimate $100 for each basket of foods. For me such a thing would attract new people to our prayer meetings and even could be an annual event.



We solicit your financial help and prayers. Procedures for submitting these monies are shown below. If you cannot help us financially pray for us which is greater than silver and gold) WE DO PRAY FOR YOU



blessings



eddie,chita,hristo and pavlina





CONTRIBUTIONS FOR OUR WORK IN TURKEY.



MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO :



CHURCH OF GOD WORLD MISSIONS
PO BOX 8016
CLEVELAND, TN. 37320



ANNOTATE YOUR CHECK WITH THE NUMBER SHOWN BELOW(special account only for Christmas)





MINISTRY SUPPORT, EDWIN C. BROOKS #065-0462 -001(CHRISTMAS)

DEAR PRAYING FRIENDS greetings in the name of the HOLY ONE JESUS who is greater than a prophet.

It is appropriate to spend more time praying for Saudi Arabia since Islam started here.
Lord Jesus save Muslims

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[Caption: Left: The mosque where Mohammed is buried in Medina, Saudi Arabia.]


Praying specifically for the utaybah tribe


There are about 150 major tribes in Saudi Arabia. This year we are asking believers to pray specifically for the Autobahn tribe (also spelled Utaiba, Otaibah or Otayba).



The Utaybah tribe has traditionally lived just north of the present Riyadh-Mecca highway in the desert between the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and Jeddah on the Red Sea. The residence of the tribal leader is Afif, a small town of 90,000 about 600 kilometers West of Riyadh. Many Utaybah are found in Riyadh, Jeddah and as far away as Kuwait. The Utaybah tribe has historically had an important role in the Saudi army dating to the early days of the reign of Abdul Aziz Al Saud, founder of the present ruling dynasty. The Utaybah tribe is composed of three major branches: the Barga (the largest branch), the Rwog, and the Banu Saad (Sons of Saad). Each of these branches are divided into many clans and families.

The Rwog clans and families are:

• The Talhah clan including the following families: Alasa’adah, Alhufah, Alsumarrah, Alhanateesh, Algharbiah, Alkarashemah, Alddalabehah, Alghawariah, Altheebah, Alhamameed, Alhezman, Almaghaibah, Thoi Zarrag, Alghadhabeen and Alawazem.
  
• The Mezhem clan includes the following families: Thoi Thubait, Alothyan, Alghubaiat, Almarashedah, Alje-tha’an, Alseaheen, Thoi A’ali and Thoi A’tyah.
  
• The Bano Saad includes: the Albatnain, Allessah, Alsurairat and others.
  
  
  Saudi Arabia
  
  
  

  
  Prayer Starters:
  
  
  Worship God, the Lord of the desert. Read the Messianic Psalm 72:1-2. Proclaim God’s sovereignty over the desert and the Utaybah tribe. Pray for the revelation of the Messiah among them and for their salvation. See verse 9: “Let the nomads of the desert bow before him, And his enemies lick the dust.” Pray for at least one of the five sub-clans listed above. You are among some of the first persons to ever specifically mention these sub-clans in prayer.
  

  Background Information on Saudi Arabia is Here ...>>
  
  
  (See the site www.LoveSaudis.com for additional information about Saudi Arabia).
  
  

  
  Listen to the Podcast - DAY 04 - Saudi Arabian Tribes
  
  
  
  

  Video: Sights from Saudi Arabia [3:56]
  
  
  
  
  

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Related Articles and ref for those interested in reading more.
Lord Jesus fill our hearts with a heaviness to see Muslims saved

Pray for the countries/peoples noted below

• Mecca’s Working Class (2)
  
• Praying in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia (12)
  
• Saudi Arabia Corp (4)
  
• Saudi Arabian Tribes (9)
  
• The heart of Islam – the Arabian Peninsular (3)
  
• Muslims in Bahrain, insights into … (4)
  
• Pray for Muslim cities in Oman (12)
  
• United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its Muslim Peoples (4)
  
• Yemen – land of sorrows and qat (15)
  
• Shifting Sands in Qatar (2)
  

Speak Your Mind and pray especially for the millions in Mecca and Saudia Arabiya.


eddie brooks

DEAR PRAYING FRIENDS.

as we pray expect God to save people. Numerous Phlippinos work among the Saudis. in fact many work amongst the royalty. They worship in underground churches and many have been persecuted.

Pray for their protection and good health.

Lord Jesus reveal yourself to those in Mecca. amen and amen







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[Caption: Left: Abraj Al Bait Towers under construction in Mecca in 2010. The complex is scheduled for completion in 2011.]


Praying for the people in Saudi Arabia’s holy city


Mecca is the spiritual centre of the Islamic world. The religious sites participated in by the pilgrims make Mohammed’s teaching and activities more real. Each day millions of Muslims turn toward Mecca five times each day during their daily prayers. Thousands of people work in Mecca managing, maintaining and cleaning hotels, working in restaurants, transporting food, selling food, working as guides, selling gold jewelery and souvenirs.



Many more work in the transportation industry driving buses and taxis. The banking industry is important as well because the millions of pilgrims who arrive in the region need cash. All types of public health activities (doctors, nurses, inspectors, ambulance personnel and trash pick-up workers) are present trying to assure good health and safety for the millions of visitors. The general coordinator of “30 Days” even studied in university with some men who became public health administrators for the pilgrimage. In recent years the construction industry has been transforming the area around the Grand Mosque and the Kaaba in order to receive even more pilgrims. People who come to Christ in Mecca are rare but some have been known to find the Lord in this city of 1.7 million people.



Saudi Arabia

Prayer Starters:

• Use Revelation 4:11 and 5:4-14 to declare that Jesus is worthy to be worshiped by the people of Mecca (from the lowest labourer to the princes of the Saudi royal family).
  
• Pray for friendships, dreams, visions, internet, print and media exposure to multiply the gospel to the many workers listed above (cite them by name).
  
• Pray for new believers to be well integrated into believing communities.
  

Background Information on Saudi Arabia is Here ...>>

Listen to the Podcast - DAY 03 - Mecca's Working Class

Video: Renewing The City of Makkah [1:20]


poor quality but it gives an idea



The Dates for Ramadan


The dates for Ramadan are established according to the Islamic lunar calendar of 354 days. Starting 11 days earlier each year, it takes about 33 years for the Islam calendar to go through all the seasons. Because of the changing nature of the Islamic year the 2011 booklet is actually our 20th edition. There have been 20 Islamic lunar years since the beginning of “30-Days” in March 1993.

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Speak Your Mind and hearts with the Lord Jesus who is greater than a prophet. Lord Jesus save Muslims/ amen and amen


thousands go to Mecca during this Ramazan. Turkey has an allocation of 300,000+ people authorized by Saudi

eddie

Dear praying friends lets pray for ALGERIA TODAY WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH DATA BELOW(taken from worldchristian.com)
The Lord has also laid on my heart to pray for SYRIA where there is so much killing///DEVASTATION by the government. Pray for Turkey as well since Turkey is housing all the refugees from Syria.

ALSO WE KNOW SOME BELIEVERS ARE IN EASTERN TURKEY AND NORTHERN SYRIA MINISTERING TO THE REFUGEES . PRAY FOR THEM-THEIR SECURITY AND GOOD HEALTH ETC

Continue praying along the same lines as yesterday. It is important to lay a good foundation for the remaining 28 days.

Prayer ideas:

Remember your spiritual identity. We are the children of God by the blood of the Messiah. We serve the one who has all authority in heaven and on earth.
Proclaim these truths in worship. Pray for the following subjects for yourself and Muslim who may be in your town, region or country.

Where there is bitterness---meekness:
Pray: “Lord, remove all bitterness from my attitudes concerning Muslims. Help Muslims deal with any bitterness in their own hearts.” (Eph 4:31; Hebrews 12:15)

Where there is fear/intimidation---love:
Pray: “Lord, help us overcome fear. Your love casts out fear. Help me to live that
way.” Muslims often live in fear of others, fear of evil spirits and fear of death.
(1 John 4:18; 2 Timothy 1:7)

Where there is lust---purity:
We and all Muslims need to escape the corruption which is in the world throughlust. (2 Peter 1:4; 1 john 2:16) Muslims are not free from pornography and covetousness.

Knowing that we are also tempted, pray for yourself and for them.
Where there is violence---peace:
Many Muslims really do not like the violence that they see in some aspects of Islam. Many reject it and refuse to live in that manner. Pray for them to know the way of peace. May God help us as believers to not be sources of violence and hateful attitudes toward Muslims. (Mt 5:9; Luke 1:78 and 10:5-6; Romans 3:17)

August 2, 2011 Day 2
Spiritual Realities (2)

Nacima, whose family comes from
an Algerian Kabyle background,
was born and grew up in France. Her
mother had some conservative and folk
Islamic beliefs but her father was more
open. Nacima learned from her mother
that God exists but even so she lived
with the fear of death.
Despite the very positive aspects
of her family life, school and sports,
Nacima found emptiness in her soul.
At the age of 18 while in university she
and her friends explored questions like
“Why am I on this earth? Does my life
have meaning? What happens after
death?” However she did not hear anyone
speaking about Jesus as being more
than a historical figure. Even after two
years of university studies it was clear to
Nacima that God exists but she still did
not have real faith. Then during the following
summer Nacima heard of Jesus
in a new way. While visiting her family
in Algeria for two weeks her older sister
told her how Jesus had transformed her
life. Nacima saw that God’s love was
manifested through the Messiah, Jesus.
In late July Nacima realized the depth
of her personal sinfulness. With the help
of her sister and the Holy Spirit she discovered
the true light. Nacima believed
that Jesus died and rose for her and
faith took root in her heart. Death had
been defeated by Jesus’ resurrection and
Nacima’s fear of death was overcome.
She found her reason for living; it was to
serve the one who gave his life for her.

ALSO AS A REMEINDER THESE IDEAS ARE NOT ORIGINAL WITH ME.

Remember as we pray for you pray for us. There is no greater service.

eddie brooks

BRO AND SISTERS LETS START OFF PRAYING FOR THE PEOPLE WE DEAL WITH IB TYURKEY AND SPECIFICALLYY LOCS NOTED BELOW.



PRAYING WITH YOU.



eddie brooks





PRAYER AGENDA 8/1/11



ISTANBUL

PRAY FOR SALVATION OF:

DENIZ AND FAMILY

SAHADET AND BEDRIYE

MELIH,CIHAN, KAAN AND WIFE

KAMIL,OZGUL AND CHILDREN

GULCAN,ALI AND DUYGU

GEN EZGU AND FAMILY



PRAYER FOR BELIEVERS

SEDA



ANKARA:

PRAY FOR MINISTRIES OF KEN AND NORITA, SAFAK, HISAN, ZEKAI, WILSON, BRISTOW

PRAY FOR BELIEVERS IN MALATAYA WHOSE BROTHER WORKERS WERE EXECUTED/ MARTYRED IN 2007



KINIK: PRAY FOR SALVATION

YILDIRAY AND FAMILY TO INCLUDE HIS FATHER(ALI)

VATAN, SERKAN, RECEP AND WIVES

RIFAT ,NIHAT BULUTLAR



ROADSIDE GYPSIES, ISMAEL



PRAY FOR BELIEVERS(PRAYED SINNERS PRAYER)

HALIL,ALTIN, GULIZAR,IPEK, SERDAR

FAHRI, FADIME, FERIDE, LALE



BERGAMA:

PRAY FOR SALVATION OF

ZEKI, ABIDEN, MUSTAFA, ALI, ODENC, MUHSEN, NECDIYE, NAZMIYE, NURHAYAT

MUSTAFA AND FAMILY, MEHMET AND FAMILY

HUSEYEN AND GUNAL



PRAY FOR BELIEVERS(PRAYED SINNERS PRAYER)



ILKER,TANER,ERSAN,MEHMET DERIYA



EMINE, ORDENC , FILIS, YUCELT, MELIS, ONDER AND FAMILIES



DIKILI: SALVATION OF

COSKUN, ASKIN,YILDIRAY,TURGAY , SEGUL AND GELINLER,YASAR

alim.

MENEMEN: PRAY for SALVATION OF



ERDAL, MUZGEN, BIRSET AND HAYDAR, RIZA, TURHAN, TOLGA



PRAY FOR BELIEVERS (PRAYED SINNERS PRAYER)



SADIK(B),EMINE, ), YILDIRAY(B), GULAY(B), GUNAY, ALATDIN, BERNA(B), MESUT, ZIYA(B), SABRIYE, CAN , CEMCEM,FINDA, TUGRUL,UNAL(B) ,KIRBAS, HALIL ARIFE, ALATTIN



HELVACI KOY: NEW BELIEVERS SERCAN(B) AND MEHMET(B)

GENERAL PRAYER ISSUES. PRAY FOR



A. HOME PRAYER MEETINGS NAMED ”CHURCH OF GOD NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP”

B. POSSIBILITY OF SETTING UP A CHURCH IN MENEMEN.



C. PURCHASE A PIECE OF LAND ON A MAJOR ROAD OUTSIDE OF BERGAMA FOR FUTURE CHURCH CONSTRUCTION

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D. SET UP AN ASSOCIATION TO TEACH ENGLISH AND PROVIDE CLOTHING FOR THE POOR .



E. ORGANIZE CELEBRATIONS OF CHRISTIAN HOLIDAYS TO TEACH PEOPLE ABOUT MEANING OF EASTER, PENTECOST AND CHRISTMAS etc. BASED ON THE SCRIPTURES.



F. FIND SOMEONE ELSE TO HELP US EVANGELIZE TURKEY.



-POSSIBILY BULGARIAN TURK SIMILAR TO HRISTO

- AMERICAN HOLY GHOST FILLED COUPLE TO LIVE IN TURKEY .

-BULGARIAN EVANGELISTIC TEAM TO GO TO TURKEY AUG 10

G. OUTPOURING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN ALL OF TURKEY



H. PRAY FOR CONTINUED GOOD HEALTH AND PROTECTION OF HRISTO,, PAVLINA, EDDIE AND CHITA



Brothers and Sisters what we ant to do is prepare your heart fro prayer starting 1 Aug. In the meantime we want to feed you info about some of the areas you will be praying for.

May the Lord of the harvest find souls willing to intercede fro Muslims

again we are using resource of "worldchristian.com







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Miracles in Tunisia, North Africa


Muslims in Tunisia Tunisia makes its mark by staying out of the international news. Nestled between Algeria and Libya on the southern Mediterranean coast, security and unity are the hallmarks of this country of 10 million. Having had only two presidents in the past 50 years, Tunisia is marked by political stability and prosperity. It is also a country of mixed cultural values. Islam and secularism... [Read more]

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Loving Muslims in Alexandria, Egypt


The Sphinx and the Pyramid of Khafre at Giza, Egypt Called the "Bride of the Sea", Alexandria is located on the northwest corner of the Nile Delta. Alexandria, Egypt's Rich History Alexandria has a rich history. Founded by Alexander the Great in 332BC, it quickly grew into one of the major cities of the Roman Empire along with Rome, Athens and Byzantium. It was in Alexandria in about 250BC that the... [Read more]

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The amazing story of Christianity in Algeria


Duben maskat The Kabyles live in the rugged mountains called Kabylia to the east of the Algerian capital, Algiers. They belong to the Berber or Imazighen people groups. Berbers were the original inhabitants of North Africa before the Arab invasion of the region around 1,350 years ago. There are several different Berber people groups scattered across North Africa, though they live mainly in Algeria... [Read more]

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Western Sahara?


This is Western Sahara At the western end of the Sahara desert, in a land that receives 4.5 cm of rain a year and where temperatures vary from 60 degrees C (150 ° F) in the shade to near freezing at night, lies a country called Western Sahara or Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). Western Sahara borders the North Atlantic Ocean, between Mauritania and Morocco. The Saharawi Peoples In this harsh,... [Read more]

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Christian Witness Prohibited in Libya


Muslims in Libya Cyrene was eastern Libya In the Bible we are told that a man named Simon of Cyrene, passing through Jerusalem on a journey, was forced to bear the cross of Jesus (Mark 15:21). Cyrene was the region around present-day Benghazi in eastern Libya. The present Arab inhabitants of this nation, however, have never had any significant opportunity to receive the message of Jesus. Today's Libya President... [Read more]

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The Darfur Conflict in Sudan


Darfur children Darfur Population: perhaps 6,000,000 Horrible Torture, Death and Destruction in Darfur Darfur, in the desert region of western Sudan, has been the scene of much horrible torture, death, and destruction in the past few years. For centuries the settled farmers and nomadic herder tribes in the area coexisted peacefully, both speaking Arabic as a trade language and with extensive ethnic... [Read more]

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The little-known Souss story of Morocco


Chefchaouen laundromat, Morocco (Also known as Ishilhayn, Southern Shilha or Souss Berbers) Souss Population: 3 million | Muslim: 99.9% Some History of the Souss in Morocco The original inhabitants of North Africa are known to the western world as Berbers and those of south-central Morocco call themselves Ishilhayn. With a population of more than three million, the Ishilhayn are 99.9% Muslim and one... [Read more]

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Muslim Mauritania


The Desert Muslims of Mauritania “The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom.” (Isaiah 35:1) Mauritania, an Islamic republic in North Africa, is a vast desert; constantly hot, dry and very dusty. Its legal system is a combination of Shari'a (Islamic law) and French civil law. Independent from France in 1960, Mauritania has suffered from a succession of... [Read more]

BROTHERS AND SISTERS THOUGHT IT BE APPROPRIATE TO ORIENT YOU ABOUT THE COUNTRY IN WHICH WE HAVE THE GREATEST INTEREST.

HOPE THIS IS HELPFUL IN PREPARING YOU FOR PRAYER IN BEHALF OF MUSLIMS WORLDWIDE.

THE COG HAS A VITAL INTEREST IN BRINGING LOST TURKS/ROMAS TO JESUS


EDDIE

Muslims in Turkey - land of contrasts!



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Turkey, land of contrasts


Turkey is the place where east meets the west; old meets new; Christianity meets Islam and the gateway to the Middle East, Central Asia and the Silk Road. Istanbul is the only city situated on two continents, bridging east and west.


Konya city in Turkey


While the vast majority of Turks follow traditional Islamic beliefs Turkey is home to some special Muslim groups. The city of Konya is considered to be the center of Islamic fundamentalism with over 3,000 mosques. It was there in the 13th century, that the brotherhood of the Whirling Dervishes was organized. Men trained to spin themselves into a trance with one hand raised to heaven and the other pointing down to earth. These men became the transmitters of power from heaven to earth. Another significant group are the Alevis. They recognise Ali, the nephew of Mohammed as the prophet and incorporate other religions and cultures into the belief that "God is us-we are the God" (not traditional Islamic belief).



Today, Turkey is governed by three political parties that constantly blame each other for all their problems, while the military is prepared to step in and provide solutions to the political failure. For many, religion is the security in these changing times. Everyday, five times a day - the call to prayer reminds them of what they feel will never change. Yet only 5% of the population attend the mosque.

Turkey's Rich Heritage


Turkey has such a rich Christian heritage to reclaim. The Seven churches of Revelation were all in Turkey. Paul exercised a significant ministry in and around Ephesus (Acts 19:8-12; 23-40). The Cappadocia region had cave churches designed specifically for corporate worship and recently underground cities were discovered that protected the early church from invaders. It has only been since the late 1960's that evangelistic mission work was re-established in Turkey. Today, the church numbers about 1,500 believers and after 20 years of work, a complete modern Bible was finally published in 2001.

Following the earthquake in August, 1999, Turkey was happy to receive help from Christians all over the world. In addition the economic crises in Feb. 2001 halved the value of Turkish money and has left many unemployed. They are being forced into modernity by their desire to join the European Union, but many are struggling to bridge the gap between the two worlds where the parents live out the old values and traditions, while the youth through education realize there are other ways to live.



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THE CHURCH OF NICEA IS STILL IN EXISTENCE AND GALATIA IS STILL PREVALENT THROUGHOUT CENTRAL TURKEY. THE CHURCH WAS PRACTICALLY ANNIHILATED BEGINNING OF THE 20TH CENTURY

Greetings brothers and sisters


Some tidbits of testimonies for your review.

Again much of this info source is Dr McClung and worldchristian.com

This is spiritual warfare brothers and sisters therefore

before we start praying for individual countries and locations on Monday lets go before the Lord and

reconfirm we are truly in GOD
State we are in HIS Kingdom
ConfessJesus is the world's rightful KING
State emphatically We are praying in the name of Jesus
Understand what we are doing is for HIS GLORY
We pray for HIS will to be established.
Proclaim Jesus loves Muslims equally as HE loves us
State that Mustafa has a right fro the Gospel as does Michael and Miguel










Testimony from Indonesia



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“No one from my family will ever become a Christian!” shouted Ali with angry face. “I will not allow her to become Christian!” His anger reached a feverish pitch when he discovered that his sister named Lia had become Christian and had recently been baptized. With a loud and and accusatory tone, Ali said “It must be because of Ahmad” (a local believer who would frequently... [Read more]


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Testimony from East Africa



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Zeynuba is a woman in her late twenties who is married and has two children. She grew up in an area of East Africa where Muslims live in a close community with little contact to non-Muslims. When she finished secondary school she came to the capital to help in the household of her uncle. Since her uncle did not support her for further studies, she was glad to accept an opportunity in the neighbourhood... [Read more]


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Dreams and Visions of Jesus



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They are turning to Jesus Seeking answers, Khalid asked people who were well informed about the Qur’an to get more understanding. But as a good Muslim, his heart did not find any rest. One day Khalid paid a visit to one of his childhood friends. In his friend’s home he found a book which he thought was a commentary on the Qur’an. However as he read the book his heart started to beat stronger... [Read more]


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How One Palestinian Feels Toward Israel



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As the “30 Days” booklet for 2009 is being prepared, conflict in Gaza has broken out (January 2009). We do not know what the situation will be when you, our readers actually use the “30 Days” booklet in August and September 2009. But note, even through war and difficult circumstances, a number of Jews and Arabs have learned to respect and to love each other as disciples of Jesus. Here is a... [Read more]


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God’s Message By Radio – Testimony



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Following-up radio listeners in the Middle East Testimony: I am involved in Christian radio broadcasting to many Muslim countries. Sometimes the audience has the possibility to SMS, phone or write to ask for literature. However, mail packages containing Bibles are often stopped by the religious security authorities in various countries. Recently I phoned two people in remote areas of my country where... [Read more]


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Does God Answer our Prayers?



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Here are some testimonies how God indeed answers our prayers! Angel meets Iranian An Iranian women from Germany was met by an angel in a dream. After that she now wants to know more from the Christian faith and is in contact with a cell group from a church. Berlin In Berlin, Germany, a cell group with former Muslims (3-4 converts who came to Christ after the last Ramadan), during this Ramadan experienced... [Read more]


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God’s love



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Muslims Tell … “Why I chose Jesus” A second category of love is that which is demonstrated directly by God and evidenced in scripture. One Bengali man says he was “subdued by the revelation of God’s great love, his own sinfulness, and Christ’s great sacrifice for him.” A West African from Gambia explains simply that “God loves me just as I am.”... [Read more]


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I Had a Dream…



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Muslims Tell … “Why I chose Jesus” Dreams and Visions For someone who has not had extended exposure to Muslim-background believers (MMB) in Christ, probably the most striking surprise is the powerful role that dreams and visions have played in drawing people to Jesus. Though dreams may play an insignificant role in the conversion decisions of most Westerners, over one-fourth of... [Read more]


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Testimony from the USA



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As a student, no one talked to me about Christ Having grown up in a Muslim family in Africa I accepted, believed and participated in the Muslim faith. In my youth several of my family members died in a short period of time. One day I remember crying out to God, “I want to know you before it is my turn to die.” I did not know at that time that my prayer would be answered in a very unexpected... [Read more]


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What others say about us



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“I’ve been participating in the 30-days of prayer since 1994. I used to share a classroom with a Muslim man in Boston, Massachusetts. He “caught” me praying one day, using the booklet and so began many spiritual conversations. Curious, he began attending my church, and years later became a Christian and was baptized. I never thanked you or the 30-days family, but wow, it’s... [Read more]


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Dear brothers and sisters to continue to prepare our hearts for prayer below is info so you may not only pray in the Spirit but with understanding as well.



ONE OF MY my resource is worldchristian.com

AS DR MCCLUNG WRITES MUSTAFA HAS THE SAME RIGHT TO HEAR THE GOSPEL AS MICHAEL AND MIGUEL

eddie brooks


How to Pray Creatively during Ramadan | 27th – some ideas



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Pray the Night of Power. Suggestions and ideas for personal and group prayer. These are some creative prayer ideas and tips on how to use the 30-Days Muslim World Prayer Guide materials in a group or for your personal prayer time. Organizing group prayers You can use these materials to pray creatively by yourself in your own prayer times, and also to join with groups of others to pray together. We... [Read more]


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About Ramadan



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Int'l Booklet Cover for 2011 Ramadan 2011 / 1432 – The Muslim Month of Fasting Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims observe the Fast of Ramadan. Dates for Ramadan 2011 (or 1432) are 1 – 30 August. Coinciding with Ramadan, we produce a booklet for the Christian world called, “30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim world” (which can... [Read more]


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The last of the unreached



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There are about 220 Muslim peoples around the world with over 100,000 members each, and these peoples have no local committed Christian witness. In addition, there are no known believers who are specifically planning to take the Gospel of the Kingdom to them. A short list of some of these peoples is on this page. In addition there are huge numbers of Muslims peoples where there is a small Christian... [Read more]


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Why pray for Muslims?



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Common and yet different values and beliefs Believers in the Messiah, Jesus, have many beliefs and values in common with Muslims, not only concerning faith-related issues but also moral values. People from both faith communities agree that our world has become a dangerous place. Believers in Jesus and Muslims can both be in agreement concerning the following text in 2 Timothy 3:2-5: “… Men... [Read more]


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Prayer in Islam



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Muslims are supposed to pray five times a day at specific times while facing the direction of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Muslim prayer is formal and ritualistic yet many Muslims do make every effort to be sincere and upright in performing their prayers. Muslim prayer is characterised by rules of respect and attitudes of politeness toward Allah. (Please note that all Arab speakers use this word for God... [Read more]


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The Islamic Calendar



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In recent editions of our “30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World” booklet we included the moon in various phases near the titles in all the prayer articles. This is because our month of prayer takes place at the same time as the Muslim month of fasting called Ramadan. This month of Ramadan is determined by the Muslim lunar calendar (corresponding to the lunar cycle from one crescent... [Read more]


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Praying for Muslims: With Love and Compassion



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Every Muslim is unique and wonderful in God’s eyes and we should be careful not to generalise or presume that all Muslims are the same. Still, there are some issues regarding praying for Muslims to help us pray more effectively. Every Muslim is someone whom God loves. Some Christians do not pray for Muslims because of prejudices or fears. Let us pray by asking God to give us a heart filled... [Read more]


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The Five Pillars of the Islamic Faith



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Muslims believe in Allah and that he is unique, all powerful, gracious and merciful to all Muslims. The Islamic faith is lived out according to five “pillars” that must be adhered to if one is to hope for salvation. The Five Pillars of Islam are: 1. Reciting the two-fold Creed (shahada) (profession of faith) – ‘There is no God but Allah’ and ‘Muhammad is his prophet’... [Read

more info about Ramazan(Turkish) for Ramadan.

Bro and sisters a little more INFO about Ramazan hopefully will enhance your prayer agenda thanks to worldchristian.com

eddie brooks




About Ramadan



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Int'l Booklet Cover for 2011


Ramadan 2011 / 1432 – The Muslim Month of Fasting


Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims observe the Fast of Ramadan. Dates for Ramadan 2011 (or 1432) are 1 – 30 August.

Coinciding with Ramadan, we produce a booklet for the Christian world called, “30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim world” (which can be ordered here ).



The first evening of Ramadan


In many places around the world Muslims will be looking to the heavens this evening. They will be interested in knowing if they will be able to see the crescent moon. If it is visible this will be the signal for the beginning of the month of Ramadan. (In most countries religious authorities will make a proclamation concerning the beginning of Ramadan). No fasting will take place till tomorrow morning. Muslims will rise early to eat their breakfast before the day begins. Afterwards they will not have anything else to eat or drink till nightfall. This will be their daily experience during the next 30 days.

Fasting – Ramazan


Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of the religion of Islam and one of the highest forms of Islamic worship. Abstinence from earthly pleasures and curbing evil intentions and desires is regarded as an act of obedience and submission to God as well as an atonement for sins, errors, and mistakes. Called Ramadan (or Ramazan), Muslims fast during this holy month from the moment when it first starts to get light until sunset. Muslims fast as an act of faith and worship towards Allah, seeking to suppress their desires and increase their spiritual piety. Fasting together as a worldwide community – Ummah – affirms the brotherhood and equality of man before Allah.

Islamic Calendar


The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle. The month of Ramadan is the ninth month and begins with a combination of the sighting of the new moon and astronomical calculations. The exact time of Ramadan sometimes varies from place to place as some rely heavily on the moon sightings while others depend on science. An Imam (Muslim holy man) will declare the exact time of Ramadan just prior to its commencement. The fasting period ends upon the sighting of the next new moon, which occurs after 29 or 30 days.

The lunar cycle changes each year. For example, this year Ramadan will be 22 August-20 September, but last year the dates for Ramadan were 01-30 September. (See our Islamic Calendar article for details .)

The Meaning of Ramadan


The name Ramadan is derived from the Arabic word ramida or ar-ramad, denoting intense scorching heat and dryness, especially the ground. From the same word there is ramdaa, meaning ‘sunbaked sand’ and the famous proverb Kal Mustajeer minar ramadaa binnar – to jump out of the frying pan into the fire. Some say it is so called because Ramadan scorches out the sins with good deeds, as the sun burns the ground.

The Special Feeling of Ramadan


Ramadan brings out a special feeling of emotional excitement and religious zeal among Muslims of all ages. Though fasting is mandatory only for adults, children as young as eight willingly observe fasting with their elders. Children look forward to the excitement of sighting the moon and eating special meals with their families. Adults appreciate the opportunity to double their rewards from God and seek forgiveness for past sins. As Ramadan emphasizes Muslim brotherhood and community all feel a particular closeness.

Muslims have to change their whole physical and emotional selves during this 30 long days of fasting. A typical day of fasting begins with getting up early, around 4:30a.m. and sharing a meal called Sahur together before the fast begins at dawn, about 5:10a.m. As dawn breaks, the first of five daily prayers, Fajr, is offered.

As the day proceeds, fasting Muslims are constantly bombarded with messages from their stomachs that it is time for breakfast, snack, lunch, and so on. And each time, Muslims remind themselves that they are fasting for the sole purpose of pleasing Allah and seeking his mercy. They offer the second and third prayers during early and late afternoon, respectively.

Fasting helps one to experience how a hungry person feels and what it is like to have an empty stomach. It teaches one to share the sufferings of the less fortunate. Muslims believe that fasting leads one to appreciate the bounties of Allah, which are usually taken for granted – until they are missed!

Throughout the day Muslims are encouraged to go out of their way to help the needy, both financially and emotionally. Some believe that a reward earned during this month is multiplied 70 times and more. For this reason, Ramadan is also known as the month of charity and generosity.

To a Muslim, fasting not only means abstaining from food, but also refraining from all vice and evils committed consciously or unconsciously. It is believed that if one volunteers to refrain from lawful foods and sex, they will be in a better position to avoid unlawful things and acts during the rest of the year.

Breaking The Daily Fast During Ramadan


The fast is broken at sunset. The Prophet Muhammad recommended breaking the fast with dates. Muslims are urged to invite others to break the fast with them. These gatherings are called Iftar parties.

Just after breaking the fast, and before dinner, Muslims offer the fourth of the five daily prayers, which is called the Maghrib prayer. After dinner, Muslims go to their houses of worship, called Mosques, to offer the Isha prayer, which is the last of the five daily prayers. The day ends with a special voluntary prayer, the Taraweeh, offered by the congregation reciting the Qur’an, the holy book of Islam.

The Last 10 Days of Ramadan


The last ten days of Ramadan are considered highly blessed, especially the 27th night which is also called the ‘Night of Power’, or the ‘Night of Destiny’. It is believed that on this night the prophet Muhammad received the first revelation of the Qur’an. For many Muslims, this period is marked by a heightened spiritual intensity and they may spend these nights praying and reciting the Qur’an.

After 30 days of fasting, the end of the month of Ramadan is observed with a day of celebration, called Eid-ul-Fitr. On this day, Muslims gather in one place to offer a prayer of thanks. It is traditional to wear new clothes, visit friends and relatives, exchange gifts, eat delicious dishes prepared for this occasion, and wait patiently for the next year