A video from a Muslim cleric has gone viral in Pakistan, promoting hatred towards Christians and demanding that all of them be thrown out of the country. Referring to the followers of Jesus as “the worst infidels of the universe,” the cleric speaking in the video declares that “Christians have no right to live in this Islamic country.”
While the video is new, the message is not. The country’s constitution refers to religious freedom for all citizens, but the government offers little to no help to religious minorities. Messages such as those contained in the video encourage intolerance which can lead to violence.
Over the years, blasphemy laws have been frequently abused by the accusers. False allegations are often made against Christians for the complainant’s personal gain and may result in innocent believers unjustly languishing in prison for years or the tragic loss of their lives.
Sources: International Christian Concern, Mission Network News
- Pray that Pakistan’s government officials and military leaders will defend the constitutional rights of Christians and other citizens belonging to minority groups.
- May the antagonistic message contained in the cleric’s video fall on deaf ears. Pray that what was meant for evil may be used for good.
- Pray for the protection of Christians who face false allegations and threats, asking God to give them the grace, wisdom and favour to live peaceably among the people of their communities.
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Lord God of hosts, and God of the nations, we pray for the leaders and peoples of Pakistan especially those who are dismissive of the constitutional rights of Christians. While your Kingdom is not of this world, there are many believers who are suffering because of the blatant disregard of Pakistan’s Constitution and laws and they seem to do this with impunity. Lord Jesus, bless this nation with a special visitation of your Holy Spirit. Deliver them from evil and lift the cloud of darkness that has so enveloped them and open their eyes to the wonders of the Gospel and your own glory.
Dear Heavenly Father prayers upon persecuted Christians to be blessed with Your favour to live in peace with their fellow Christians. Prayers that justice will be served and their innocence will result in their release from prison Amen 🙏
We commit to you Lord the country Pakistan. It is not a country that reveres you Almighty God of the bible. But Lord you can change that. You can make disciples of all men,women and children, no matter what religious persuasion they are already. Lord we pray for those in Pakistan that are already your disciples. That you will be with them in at all times, and attend to every need. That Lord you will protect each and every one of them from more persecution and false allegations. Lord we pray that you will stop the enemies plans via this video ,and what this cleric has meant for evil, you will bring only good from it. That the people of Pakistan will begin to have visions of you, and see that You alone Yeshua have the power to save and set them free. May this country have an outpouring of your Ruach Hakodesh in such a mighty way, that they will know your truth and only your truth.