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03/29/2026

03/19/2026

30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World
Day 30 – March 19
Saudi Arabia

Over the last years, the Spirit of God has been sweeping over Saudi Arabia. There is no city or region of Saudi Arabia that is unaffected by the gospel. Muslim background believers are bravely broadcasting their faith and Bible teaching through social media and the internet. While this is clearly the work of God, some credit must also go to certain members of the royal family. They are moving Saudi to becoming a more open, tolerant society. They are walking a fine line – dangerous for them – which is allowing followers of Jesus freedoms unprecedented for 1400 years.

One young Saudi believer was told by his family that he could not be Saudi and follow Jesus. They told him that his nationality would be stripped away. So, he went online to the government website and wrote a message to the authorities: “My great, great grandfather is Saudi. My great grandfather is Saudi. My grandfather is Saudi. My father is Saudi. And I, too, am both a Saudi and a Christian. Where do I fit in the Saudi of today?” There was no private response to him, but new national human rights declarations later announced that any person in Saudi can pray in their homes in any way they want. He took that as his personal answer and promptly started carrying a Bible with him in public. Dressed in the fully Saudi white robe and red and white checkered head scarf, he is quite the picture walking the local streets.

Please Pray…
• Ask God to protect government leaders whom he is using to open the door for the spread of the gospel.
• Pray for the emergence of a vibrant and Spirit-filled Saudi church that is grounded in the Word.
• Intercede for the unreached people groups within Saudi Arabia and that they would have access to the gospel.

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03/18/2026

30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World
Day 29 – March 18
Turkmen in Karakalpakstan

Turkmenistan is Central Asia’s smallest country by population. Its 6 million residents share most of Turkmenistan’s land mass with the Karakum desert, driving Turkmen to migrate to other countries in search of work. This has led more than 130,000 Turkmen to live in the south of Uzbekistan and Karakalpakstan, an autonomous region within the country.

Nasiba is a Turkmen woman who has come to know the love of God. Full of conviction, she has lived out her new faith in Jesus by becoming involved in translation work. When she was discovered by the authorities, interrogations and harassment followed. Those were weeks that no one would voluntarily choose. In her distress, she fled Turkmenistan, her beloved homeland.

But it moved her deeply that Muslim Turkmen have hardly any access to the good news. She decided to serve among her people in the south of Karakalpakstan, despite her past and knowing the risk. With the help of development aid projects, she is building relationships with the Turkmen living there. She combines her work with verses from the Bible and shares these with the locals.

One winegrower heard her share Bible stories about “vines and grapes.” The seed took root in his heart and soon grew into a tender little plant. Full of enthusiasm, he maintains a simple, childlike faith. Nasiba visits her friends regularly, takes time for them, listens to their worries and joys, shares her faith and disciples them.

Please Pray…
• Ask God to bless Nasiba’s ministry and call more workers to this region.
• Pray that the seeds of the gospel will sprout and thrive in Turkmen hearts.
• Pray protection on the young believers and that they will remain rooted in Jesus.

Photo: Bustling Spice Market by StockCake

03/17/2026

30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World
Day 28 – March 17
The Bozo of Mali

As a young Bozo man, Ibrahima was used to fishing and wading through rice fields. He came to the capital looking for adventure and a way to make money. So, he took on the arduous task of diving off a boat at night, hauling up buckets of sand from the riverbed to make cement. When he met Marie, a literacy worker, he wasn’t interested in Jesus, but he was eager to learn to read since he had very little schooling. As Marie taught him to read, she also shared Bible stories with him. Hearing the Word for himself, he believed in Jesus and chose to follow him.

“Before,” Ibrahima said, “I couldn’t sleep at night. I was anxious about life’s concerns. As soon as I came to Jesus, I had peace and could sleep.”

Ibrahima’s family were very unhappy. Perhaps if they could get him married to the bride they had chosen for him, he’d come to his senses. Ibrahima refused. What a shame for the family! Ibrahima waited over ten years while he prayed for a Christian bride, and their wedding last summer was a huge celebration. His family came from far and wide, amazed to see what a Christian wedding is like.

Ibrahima shines with joy and love for those around him. Early on, he dived into serving Jesus – recording Scripture radio programs, sharing the Bible live on the radio, and even translating the Scripture into his own language for his people. He has selflessly loved his family, and so now they respect him, listen to him, and even come to him for advice.

Please Pray…
• Pray for Ibrahima and his wife to see much fruit from their ministry among the Bozo.
• Pray that strongholds of serving the spirits would break down, and Bozo who believe would no longer be afraid to follow Jesus.
• Pray that the many Scripture products now available in three of their languages would be widely accessed and be deeply impactful.

Photo Credit: Elisabeth den Otter

03/16/2026

30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World
Day 27 – March 16
Night of Power

“Laylat al-Qadr” or the “Night of Power” celebrates the revelation of the Qur’an’s first verses to the Prophet Muhammad. This night is also known as the “Night of Destiny” when many believe their fate for the following year is determined.

There are different beliefs and traditions surrounding Laylat al-Qadr. Many Muslims believe that on this night, sins are forgiven, prayers have more power, and the blessings and mercy of God are more abundant. It is a night to expect a special closeness to God, and there are many reports of Muslims having dreams or visions of Jesus on this night. Muslims who possibly have not fasted much during the first twenty days of Ramadan will set apart these last ten days as a sacred time. They may begin fasting, increase their reading of the Qu’ran, and will be sure to pray during this night. Some may move into the mosque for this time. In this way, they hope to experience God’s presence or to earn divine favor.

Please Pray…
• Pray for Muslim families around the world to have a special awareness of the presence of God as they pray through Laylat al-Qadr.
• Pray that on this night the Holy Spirit would give dreams and visions to those who are seriously seeking God.
• Pray for the needs of Muslim people, particularly in areas of the world where there is conflict or great physical need.

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03/15/2026

30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World
Day 26 – March 15
Gaza

Deir al Balah in the Gaza Strip has been a frequent political target, but for Shireen, it was home. A daughter in a family of ten, she was luckier than some, eventually being able to study at Al-Azhar University in Gaza. When she met Christians who not only brought relief supplies, but also the Word of God, her life was transformed and she became a believer in Jesus.

Shireen eventually married a Muslim Palestinian who treated her poorly. She was ignored and left to fend for herself and her children when he was jailed for debt. The desperate situation in Gaza often meant she and the children would go for days without food and her mother’s heart had to listen to them crying themselves to sleep. She longed to escape. But God changed her heart, saying: “…at this point, Jesus has called me to be a woman of God in the Gaza Strip. I am needed here and have this special assignment from God. My little sister loves Jesus now and we pray together and share Bible verses, and I tell others about how to find eternal life in Jesus in a place that is known for death.”

Believers around the world prayed for her husband Mahmoud, who had expressed no interest in Jesus at this point, but then, seemingly miraculously, had a powerful conversion experience. He became an attentive husband and often texted verses saying they were “quotes from my four best friends: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John!” Mahmoud has been badly beaten for his faith, but he rejects sympathy saying, “The only question we should ask is if my scars have conformed me more to the image of Christ.”

Please Pray…
• Ask Jesus to reveal himself in dreams and visions to the people in Gaza.
• Pray for peace in Gaza and for the humanitarian crisis to be resolved.
• Pray for Palestinian believers to be prophets and apostles to their own people.

Photo Credit: Health Policy Watch, street scene in Deir al Balah July 2025

03/14/2026

30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World
Day 25 – March 14
The Nuba Peoples in South Sudan

Hussein belongs to the Nuba K’walip people and lives as a refugee in South Sudan with his mother and seven younger siblings. His father died in the war. Life in mud huts without electricity or running water is difficult, and disease is widespread.

Until about three years ago, Hussein was a Muslim and performed daily prayers with his neighbors. But then he heard about Jesus through a Ugandan believer. It took a lot of patience and many conversations to address Hussein’s questions and misconceptions. Other believers mobilized prayer for him. Eventually, he accepted Jesus as Savior and Lord and was baptized. A local missionary accompanied him for a year in discipleship. And now Hussein leads the small house church among the Shatt, another Nubian people group who are largely unreached.

One of the team writes:
“This evening, I am on my way to the Shatt house church with Hussein. The small group meets in the shade of a house next to our school. Hussein reads the passage from Matthew where Jesus is led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. He then gives a short sermon. His friend, who is learning from him, then leads the group in prayer. There are many prayers of thanks, and Hussein and I go home feeling greatly encouraged.”

On the way back from there, Hussein has questions about the Bible passage he read. He doesn’t yet understand much of it himself, but he is hungry for God’s Word and has a heart for Jesus and the people here. His love and faith in Jesus are evident – also to his family and his neighbors.

Please Pray…
• Pray for wisdom, strength, and spiritual growth for Hussein and other followers of Jesus.
• Ask God to grow and multiply house churches among the Shatt.
• Pray that churches will be established among all the peoples who are refugees in South Sudan.

Photo Credit: Reuters

03/13/2026

30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World
Day 24 – March 13
Pashtuns in Pakistan

Omed is a Pashtun and, many years ago, came to Germany as a refugee. He received a Bible in the refugee camp. Friendly Christians cared for him. When he almost despaired from loneliness, a friendly employee from the government office helped him move into a shared apartment with a group of Christians. Here, Omed received answers to his questions about faith and accepted Jesus as Savior and Lord. The Bible became his joy and comfort in increasingly difficult times. He enjoys sending verses from it to bring joy to others.

Omed has been living back in his homeland of Pakistan for several years now. There, he cannot proclaim his faith loudly. But he lives his close relationship with Jesus and inspires friends and relatives to reflect. In the village, they respect him as a friendly role model.

Once, he was beaten for his faith. “Wait!” he said to the person he was speaking to. “Let me explain what I mean. If you’re right, hit me. If I’m right, leave me alone.” He wasn’t hit any further. One day, a highly respected Muslim asked Omed, “Are you a Christian?” Omed didn’t want to deny his faith, but he also knew how dangerous such a confession was. “Look at the Christians. Do you know a Muslim who lives such a good life? No? I’m thinking about it, dear brother! And you should too!” Grateful that he hadn’t denied his Jesus, Omed went home. He has almost no spiritual fellowship because it would be too dangerous for the Christian community and for him. But he remains joyfully faithful to Jesus and proclaims him carefully and lovingly.

Please Pray…
• Intercede for the more than 50 million Pashtuns worldwide, among whom there are few followers of Jesus.
• Pray for wisdom, courage, and God’s protection for believers like Omed.
• Ask God for joyful communities of Jesus followers to emerge from among the Pashtun.

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03/12/2026

30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World
Day 23 – March 12
The Mamprusi of Northern Ghana

More than 450,000 Mamprusi reside in northern Ghana where Islam and their traditional African religion have formed a unique syncretism.

Salisu knew that Islam meant peace and submission to Allah, but he never saw this peace exhibited. In reality, most people he knew were plagued by fear of curses, enemies, retaliation and death. He entered the Islamic academy but was unsatisfied by the answers to his many questions. Salisu couldn’t believe that Allah would only accept prayers from someone who faced the Ka’aba to pray.

Salisu found a Bible and began to read. When he reached John 14, he knew he had found his answers. The fact that Jesus died, rose again and gives his followers a living hope were a sharp contrast to the Suras in the Qur’an that talk about the death of the prophet of Islam and his uncertainty about his eternal destiny.

All of Salisu’s friends and family, including his ten siblings, were shocked by his decision to leave Islam. They tried everything to bring him back but they were silenced by their inability to answer his questions.

Salisu uses his knowledge of Islam to regularly share the gospel with Muslim individuals and has seen fruit in his witness. He believes the Bible offers answers to all the questions asked by Muslims, the most important being the hope of eternal life. He says, “Christ has completely transformed me and the anger I felt against Christians has disappeared. I gladly share my story with people of every faith. My heart is full of peace that has surpassed my understanding.”

Please Pray…
• Intercede for the Mamprusi who are following Jesus. Many are suffering and their lives are threatened. Some have lost their jobs and property.
• Pray that Mamprusi believers would support and encourage one another.
• Ask God to soften the hearts of Mamprusi Muslims to hear and understand the gospel.

Photo Credit: Madamfo Ghana

03/11/2026

30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World
Day 22 – March 11
Tajikistan

Mari lives high up in the mountains in a remote region of Tajikistan. At the beginning of summer, the women go to prepare the summer pasture with the men arriving a week later with cows, sheep and goats. Only a handful of shepherds stay with the herds and flocks. The rest return to the village, and they see and hear nothing of the shepherds until harvest time.

For the past few summers, a visitor has come to Mari’s village. Since she is the head of the community, he always comes to her house first. “Last summer he offered me a book,” Mari says. “This man is always kind and wants to help my village, so I accepted his gift. I had completed my schooling in the local school, so I was excited to read this book.”

Mari began to read the book right away, and to her surprise, found that it was written in a way that was easy to understand. She read it many times and read it to her family. They wanted to hear the story many times. “My heart warmed to the central character in all these stories, a man called Jesus. I was growing to love him.”

The following summer the traveler returned once again. Mari welcomed him into her home and told him, “I love Jesus.” He looked surprised. “How do you know him?” he asked. “Do you remember the book you gave me last year, the one called Khushkhabar [Good News], that told the story of Jesus? I’ve read it many times and to my family as well. We believe in Jesus. Every night I read this book aloud and we are telling everyone in the village about Jesus.”

Please Pray…
• Pray that the gospel would reach the remote areas of Tajikistan.
• Ask the Lord for his protection and strength for believers in a challenging spiritual climate.
• Pray that these believers would shine like a light to others and that their ministry would bear fruit.

Photo Credit: Stephen Lioy