On 8 February Ebrahim, appeared in court to respond to allegations of “propaganda against the Islamic Republic in favour of hostile groups”, relating to his claims of harassment by Iranian Intelligence (MOIS).
Unable to post bail of 50 million tomans (about $2,140), Ebrahim was transferred to Chabahar prison in south-east Iran.
While in prison Ebrahim began a hunger strike to protest the charges but was persuaded to end the action after receiving assurances his case would be dealt with promptly and that he would be released.
Source: Middle East Concern
On 27 February, Ebrahim’s release was secured when his family posted bail.
Ebrahim has been arrested multiple times, spending 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.”
Let us pray.
- Praise God for this development and pray that Ebrahim will be strengthened and encouraged after this most recent time in prison.
- Pray the charges against Ebrahim will be dropped and that MOIS will stop the harassment of Ebrahim and his family members.
- Pray that Iranian authorities will uphold the religious freedom of minorities, including Christian converts.
Praying
Never stopped praying for him and others. May God be praised and glorified. May we see much fruit from his ordeal. Glory to God.
Dear Lord, we praise you for great men and women in Iran like Ebrahim and his family. Thank you for their great courage. Please take care of them and make a safe way for them. Keep the Iranian authorities from harassing them. Please bless them with great fruit for their labours, May many come to know and trust and serve you and your kingdom through their ministries. Please answer many prayers and work miracles on their behalf so they know you are with them always. Amen
Holy and Blessed Lord Jesus Christ, we praise you for your work around the world in bringing many sons and daughters to glory through the work of your Spirit as the Gospel of Jesus is preached. We give thanks for the faith and life of Ebrahim and ask that you might encourage his heart and mind as he seeks to serve you faithfully in such difficult circumstances. May he count it all joy when he faces trials of many kinds and continue to look to you as this ongoing injustice continues. May you be praised and glorified through this situation. Have mercy Lord on all those involved.