A Pakistani Christian man who was shot by his Muslim neighbour for buying a house in a Muslim area has died.
Nadeem Joseph was admitted to hospital after being attacked in Peshawar, but died on 29 June after multiple surgeries.
Nadeem and his mother-in-law Elizabeth Masih were set upon by Salman Khan and his sons a few days after Nadeem bought a house in Swati Phatak, TV Colony in Peshawar on 4 June.
Despite several members of Khan‘s family being arrested in connection with the incident, he still remains on the run, and the police are hunting him.
In a video message, Nadeem claimed Khan had been harassing him since the day he moved to the colony.
Nadeem said Khan repeatedly called them derogatory terms, and badly damaged the doors of their house, even asking them to leave the area.
Khan claimed the neighbourhood was for Muslims only, and a Christian family did not belong there.
Source: CLAAS-UK
- Pray for the family mourning the loss of Nadeem. Ask God for wisdom in dealing with the authorities about this case and making plans for the future.
- Pray for justice for the family.
- Ask God to bring good from this terrible loss, for the family, the community and even for the perpetrators.
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Blessed Lord Jesus who is able to comfort those in deep distress, we pray for the family of Nadeem Joseph was attacked and later died in Peshawar. We ask also for mercy for his mother-in-law Elizabeth Masih who was also set upon in the same incident by Salman Khan. Much grief and sadness surrounds your people but help them to remember the hope that your people have before them with the coming of Christ. Bring justice for the family and give wisdom and insight to the governing authorities as they investigate this crime. Most importantly Lord, we pray for your momentous news of the Gospel of grace and forgiveness to spread abroad in the hearts and minds of all involved and that your Spirit may be poured out with great effect and fruitfulness all to the Father’s glory!