Adnan Bashir is a mentally challenged Christian man living in Gujjar Khan, Punjab.
On 14 April, he wandered from his home and inadvertently encountered a protest being held by members of the Islamist Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) Party.
Seizing the opportunity, the protesters forced the vulnerable Christian man to publicly recite the Islamic creed signifying conversion to Islam. The ‘conversion’ was recorded and posted on social media.
Source: Morning Star News
That evening, Adnan told his family that as he had been watching the protest, his former employer offered him a treat on the condition he joined the demonstrators and recited the creed as requested.
Since the video was published online, Muslim acquaintances have contacted Adnan’s relatives, asking when the rest of the family would embrace Islam. Some have threatened this family with serious consequences if they ‘force’ Adnan to ‘revert’ to Christianity, warning that apostasy is punishable by death.
Adnan’s brother Fayyaz says that members of the party are monitoring the movements of the family members.
“Our lives have become miserable due to the threats and surveillance by TLP activists,” he explained. “We can neither seek help from the police, nor any other government or religious leader, because everyone is fearful of the TLP, and also because this matter can easily be turned into a religious issue.”
Let us pray.
- Pray for safety and guidance for this family of believers as they face this difficult situation.
- May God strengthen Adnan, Fayyaz, and the rest of their family, affirming His presence in their lives and giving them the confidence, discernment and grace they need to overcome the onslaught of persecution.
- Pray for those who are responsible for the forced conversion and threats. May come to know of Christ’s love and forgiveness.
Praying. So hard
Lord have mercy on Adnan and his family. Lord you know he recited that creed in ignorance, and because he was forced to do so, Lord Yeshua you know he and his family believe you are the one true God, and not the muslim one. Lord may your will be done in this situation to all concerned. Give Adnan and his family your peace, love joy, strength and wisdom to get through this persecution. May their persecutors also come to know you after they have a living encounter with you themselves. may they come to full repentance and receive your forgiveness for their sins. In your amazing name we pray.
Heavenly Father and God of all compassion, you are a father to the fatherless and you place the lonely in families and are the defender of the weak and vulnerable. We pray for safety and guidance for this family of believers as they face this difficult situation. May you strengthen Adnan, Fayyaz, and the rest of their family, affirming His presence in their lives and giving them the confidence, discernment and grace they need to overcome the onslaught of persecution. Please work in those who are responsible for the forced conversion and threats. May they come to know of Christ’s love and forgiveness. Adnan Bashir is a mentally challenged Christian man living in Gujjar Khan, Punjab and his life is being turned upside down by this oppressive group and situation. Deliver him from evil and shower your grace and mercy upon them. Lord have mercy!