Iranian Christians request prayer for convert Ebrahim Firouzi who has been arrested after publicising continual harassment from Iranian intelligence (MOIS).
On 6 February Ebrahim released a series of six videos detailing harassment by MOIS including an informant posing as a friend and harassment of his non-Christian brother.
Ebrahim, 34 was summoned to respond to allegations of “propaganda against the Islamic Republic in favour of hostile groups” and face increased bail demands.
He sent a message to friends saying:
Source: Middle East Concern
“I ask Christians to pray not for my acquittal but for the great name of God to be glorified, for which I will be in the court tomorrow.”
Appearing in court on 8 February, Ebrahim was arrested and detained in Chabahar prison in south-east Iran.
Ebrahim has been arrested multiple times and spent more than six years in prison on various charges, including “propaganda against the Islamic Republic”, “launching and directing evangelism”, “running a Christian website”, “actions against national security”, “being present at an illegal gathering” and “collusion with foreign entities”.
Released in October 2019, he started a term of internal exile in Sarbaz, on the border with Pakistan. In March 2020 his exile was extended a further 11 months.
In September 2020, Ebrahim was summoned to answer a charge of propaganda against the state, however the prosecutor closed the case against him for lack of evidence.
Let us pray.
- Pray along with Ebrahim that God would be glorified through his testimony.
- Ask God for Ebrahim’s protection and that he may be strengthened.
- Pray the videos Ebrahim shared will be used to raise awareness of the persecution faced by minorities in Iran and promote positive change.
God Almighty, you are the Father, helper and defender to captives and their families and you work to bring blessings and hope through adversity that comes to your children. We pray for Ebrahim Firouzi (and other believers like him) and for all held in Chabahar prison in south-east Iran. We ask that you might be glorified and honoured through his testimony wherever he may find himself. Strengthen his faith and afford him your protection that he might be a fruitful servant for your Kingdom. We thank you for his faith and your work in and through him and the encouragement this brings to us and many around the world. Lord have mercy. Soli Deo Gloria
Lord, please watch over this man while he’s incarcerated & give him the courage to share the gospel with his fellow prisoners. Amen.