A Muslim Background Believer (MBB) in Saudi Arabia is facing two hearings this month for separate cases, one for attempting to convert Muslims and one for financial wrongdoing.
The Christian convert, his wife, and his son are facing violent death threats as a result of their faith. Unfortunately, most of these threats originate from his extended family.
In 2020, he shared with some close confidants while at a restaurant about his conversion to Christianity. The conversation was reported to the authorities, who then brought charges against him for attempting to convert Muslims.
Sources: International Christian Concern, Voice of the Martyrs USA
Several years prior, he helped his sister and her children flee the country. She faced abuse from her family and husband when they discovered that she had converted to Christianity.
Because he helped his sister escape, the family charged him with financial wrongdoing. His next court hearing for this case is on 26 March.
The Saudi MBB primarily fears for his wife and son’s safety, should he be imprisoned for either case brought against him. Over the years he has faced several prison sentences and even flogging for his faith.
Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s worst persecutors of Christians. Families, the government and society at large persecute Christians.
Let us pray.
- Intercede for this Christian man and his immediate family. May they experience God’s peace, strength and divine protection.
- Pray for the upcoming hearing on 26 March, ask God to grant much-needed wisdom, as well as the right words to say.
- Pray that both charges against this believer will be dropped and that he would be permitted to continue boldly sharing his faith with those who are spiritually hungry for the Gospel.
Dear Lord we bring this family to you and ask for your protection. We pray for his case coming up on the 26th of March, that you will give him favour with the judge and he will be released. Keep them all safe Lord and provide for them in every area. Amen
Amen and amen. Thank you Gloria!
Praying for protection, wisdom and for the case to have been dropped have the gospel to keep going out despite the persecution
Lord God Almighty, God of the fatherless, the oppressed, lonely and prisoners, I pray for our MBB brother as he faces more serious charges becaiuse of his faith. May he count it all joy when facing all kinds of trials and may he hold onto Jesus promises that, ‘Blessed are those who are persecuted for my name’s sake.’ I [pray earnestly for his wife and child that they may experience your peace, strength and divine protection. I also pray for the upcoming hearing on 26 March pleading that you give much-needed wisdom, as well as the right words to say (to his legal team and?) himself. Ideally I pray that both charges against him will be dropped and that he would be permitted to continue boldly sharing his faith with those who are spiritually hungry for the Gospel. Bless his extended and hostile family with the gift of repentance and true faith in Jesus. Indeed, we pray for the progress of the Gospel throughout Saudi Arabia and that doors may open for your people to speak the truth in love either as ‘innocent doves’ or ‘cunning serpents’. Bless your people Lord for the sake of Jesus our Lord and Saviour.