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The Need for Peace in the Middle East
by Jim Bennett
30 DAYS OF PRAYER FOR THE MUSLIM WORLD
(FREE PRAYER GUIDE)
Join over 60,000 Christians in praying for
Muslims each Friday. When Muslims go
to the Mosque, Christians around
the world are interceding
for their salvation.
PRAYER REQUESTS FOR
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Please pray for...
...outreaches to Muslims in Cyprus. A worker there says, “Cyprus is one of the most fruitful fields to evangelize Muslims. They are coming here from everywhere!”
…complete healing for Narges in Iran. As a Muslim, she was forced to marry a Muslim imam. Upon her conversion to Christ, she was disowned by her fanatical husband. Narges is now part of a caring house fellowship group in Tehran and is gradually healing.
…an online Bible study and evangelism site that has enrolled Muslims from Türkiye, Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, Cyprus, Syria, Israel, Germany, England, and the United States.
"Not by might; not by power, but by My Spirit," says the Lord of Hosts.
Zech. 4:6
PRAY FOR MUSLIMS
DURING RAMADAN
Beginning February 28, Muslims around the world will observe Ramadan, their month of fasting. For 30 days, from dawn to dark, able Muslims will abstain from all food and drink, even water. It is a month to reflect on Allah, seek forgiveness, and show compassion to those in need. Many read through the Koran and give extra alms, believing that their efforts will bring extra blessing from Allah, inner peace, and greater hope of attaining Paradise. After the sun sets and evening prayers are recited, Muslims gather with family or in the mosque for the iftar meal. They satisfy their physical hunger—but the gnawing spiritual hunger remains.
Let’s pray
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that as Muslims seek Allah, the Spirit would reveal to them Jesus, who gives inner peace and salvation;
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that many Muslims would experience a growing sense of dissatisfaction in the rituals, have the courage to question their own beliefs, and seek the way of salvation;
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that Christ-followers would have opportunities to share with Muslim neighbors during this month.
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Additional Prayer
Requests
PRAY FOR CHRISTIANS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
In the Sahel region and in other parts of sub-Saharan Africa, Islamic State, al-Qaida, and dozens of home-grown terrorist groups are working to claim territory and souls for Islam, often using violence against “infidels” (non-Muslims). Followers of Jesus are prime targets. Researchers for NGO Open Doors’ 2025 World Watch List note, “Multiple countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have seen a rise in violence against Christians. Currently, 8 of the top 10 deadliest places for Christians are in Sub-Saharan Africa—and all of them (except Nigeria) have more faith-based killings than they did during the 2024 World Watch List reporting period.”
Let’s pray:
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Pray for God’s divine protection over His people who live and minister in areas where jihadists are active.
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Pray for believers who are confronted by Muslim militants who, following directives drawn from the Koran, demand that they convert to Islam, or pay them the djizya (a tax) and submit to imposed regulations—or face death. Pray that the Lord would fill them with boldness and peace and direct their response to these threats.
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Pray that the Holy Spirit would use the actions and testimonies of His people to grip the hearts of jihadists, and that these militants would see Jesus in dreams and visions.
PRAY FOR CYPRUS
Pray that many Muslims would find Jesus through outreaches in Cyprus, an island in the Mediterranean Sea, just south of Turkey. One worker says: “Cyprus is one of the most fruitful places to evangelize Muslims. They come here from all over!” Most come from Syria and other Middle Eastern nations, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh; others come from sub-Saharan Africa. All are seeking asylum, economic opportunities, and a new life. Pray they find new life in Jesus!
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
Ephesians 6:12