14 March 2014

West Africa Advanced School of Theology

Jumaa Prayer
for the Muslims of Africa and beyond
Intercede with Us for the Muslim World!
The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lords favor Lu!e "#$%&$', ()*+. Muslims live their lives bound by hudud, limits of proper behavior. Infractions are punishable by flogging, amputation of the right hand, fines, even death to pay the debt now owed to Allah. Apostasyleaving Islamis one of the most serious crimes. Pray that Muslim eyes will be open to the truth that esus wants to forgive and free them from all debts of sin.!

Today's Prayer Requests: From Students and Alumni

GA !": A student as"s us to pray for his nation. #he president is a Muslim and favors Muslims$ pray that %od will touch the hearts of the leaders. Pray that the &ord will strengthen and encourage 'hristians to play their role and influence the society for (is glory. "!RT#$R" G#A"A: )*+ A student as"s us to pray for her Muslim landlady, who ,ust lost a grandchild and is grieving. Pray that %od will use this situation to draw her to (im. )-+ A student pastoring in the north re.uests prayer for upcoming evangelistic meetings in a village that is *//0 Muslim. May the 1pirit prepare hearts to hear (is 2ord.

In the News
#he search continues for Malaysian Airlines 3light 45/, which disappeared last 3riday. Many of the families waiting for news are Muslims, and they face the tension summed up by one father in 6uala &umpur7 #his is Allah8s will. 2e have to accept it. 9ut we will from tonight hold special prayers for Allah8s help. I want to see my daughter... Pray that as they see" Allah8s helpat the same time believing that he determines allthey will begin to .uestion and to see" the :ne who is truly sovereign. Pray for %od8s comfort and peace on all those who are affected by this tragedy.

World Watch List: Pray for the Persecuted**

Iran ran"s number ; on the list of countries in which persecution of 'hristians is most severe. 3arsi<language preaching is banned$ some churches have been closed and pastors and believers imprisoned. =espite Ayatollah 6hamenei8s warning in -/*/ against house churches that threaten Islamic faith and deceive young Muslims,> this underground movement continues to grow. Please pray for %od8s protection over our brothers and sisters, and for courage to share their faith. Pray for those in prison, for their testimony, their release, and their families and churches.

For Muslim Women

IRA%: :n International 2omen8s =ay, ; March, do?ens of women protested a new draft law soon going to parliament. #he law allows men to marry @<year<old girls and gives them sole rights over the children, all in accordance with 1haria. Please pray that this proposal will not pass into law. Pray that devalued girls and women will hear of esus8 love for them, through (is people and through supernatural revelation. 1ee http7AAyhoo.itAPscvBC.

Prayer Resources
,-raying for .uslims# / 0uide for 1ffective )ntercession offers many insights concerning Islam and a different prayer sub,ect each 3riday. #his wee" we pray Muslims will find freedom in true repentance and forgiveness7 http7AAbit.lyA*g@ l*d. !!:pen =oors publishes an annual list ran"ing the D/ nations where persecution against 'hristians is most severe. 1ee the full -/*E 2orld 2atch &ist at http7AAbit.lyA*iE9/4E. 'lic" on the name of a country to read the country profile and prayer re.uests. Muslim women need your prayersF Cou can ,oin a prayer networ" and receive regular re.uests at http7AAsayhelloinfo.comA. 3or a list of resources for prayer groups, see http7AAtinyurl.comAwaast,umaa. 3ind information and prayer re.uests concerning Muslims around the world at http7AAwww.4/<days.netA. (ow should we pray for those imprisoned for their faithG Head http7AAwww.elam.comAarticlesA(ow<to<pray<for<those<in<prisonA. 3or news updates concerning persecuted 'hristians, visit http7AAmorningstarnews.orgA and http7AAwww.releaseinternational.orgA. 3or prayer re.uests, visit http7AAwww.opendoorsusa.orgAprayA and http7AAwww.persecution.comApublicApray.aspI. #o help you answer Muslims8 .uestions about esus and the 9ible, eIplore http7AAansweringislam.orgA.