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Eid-al-Fitr 2007-10-13 05:39:28 Celebrations End Ramadan with a Feast From Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar, Muslims ended their 29 or 30 days of fasting with a celebration called Eid al-Fitr. This feast day comes at the end of Ramadan and in many places will include a holiday for three days. (more…) Share This ...

The Zikri Baluch of South Asia 2007-10-10 17:21:20 Day 30 for 12th October, coinciding with Ramadan 2007 / 1428 The Zikri Baluch are an offshoot of mainstream Islam that is concentrated in the Baluchistan Province of Pakistan. There are about 750,000 adherents in this group. Most Zikris live in Baluchistan, but a large number also live in the region around Karachi and Iran. A high percentage of Zikris are involved in fishing, mainly along the coast of the Arabian Sea. Some are also involved in farming, basket weaving and making other hand crafted items. (more…) Share This ...

The Hindu Conversion to Islam 2007-10-09 17:20:16 Day 29 for 11th October, coinciding with Ramadan 2007 / 1428 The vast majority of Muslims in India are Sunnis who have been influenced over the generations by Hindu religion and culture. In one area of India, two leading Muslim missionaries were Khunmir Hussaini (1520) and Syed Hussaini (1568). It is believed that both came with zealous preaching and the power to heal the sick, thus many Hindus readily converted to Islam. Devotion to these Muslim saints continues to this day. (more…) Share This ...

Muslim Universities 2007-10-08 17:19:47 Day 28 for 10th October, coinciding with Ramadan 2007 / 1428 The evolving world of Islamic universities has become a major challenge for Christians. The mission of Islamic education is to establish Quranic values and promote Islamic rule and influence worldwide through university community life and studies. The biographies of leading Muslim fundamentalist intellectuals have become essential reading for many students. Muslim academics are often persuaded that the West (which is often perceived as being Christian) is a major threat to Islam through secular democracy, globalisation, individualism, and liberalised morals. (more…) Share This ...

The Bangels of Firozabad, India 2007-10-07 17:15:25 Day 27 for 9th October, coinciding with Ramadan 2007 / 1428 Firozabad is a significant city of approximately a half million people located 45 minutes east of Agra by car (the city where the Taj Mahal is located). Firozabad is still being researched for ministry purposes. No local congregation of Christians exists there at the present time. It appears that about half the population is Muslim. The remaining population is comprised of Hindus and Jains (believers in Jainism). A very large Jain temple is located on the outskirts of the city. (more…) Share This ...

A Vision For Chittagong, Bangladesh 2007-10-06 17:15:48 Day 26 for 8th October, coinciding with Ramadan 2007 / 1428 Several years ago God gave a group of Chittagonian believers a vision for reaching their own people. With help from some other groups, they were able to translate the Jesus Film into their language. The response to this ministry tool has been very positive. After seeing the film for the first time, one Chittagonian man said, “Jesus must be our prophet because he speaks our language.” (more…) Share This ...

Dreams and Visions of Jesus 2007-10-05 17:15:06 Day 25 for 7th October, coinciding with Ramadan 2007 / 1428 One night a young Fulani man from Nigeria called Mohammed had a frightening dream. Then as second and a third. Then for six nights, Mohammed had similar dreams. Each time, Mohammed saw himself in different places and, regardless of where he was, the same man in white came and helped him. In the last dream (the 9th dream), Mohammed was sitting under a tree reading books that he couldn’t understand. The man in white (Jesus) was sitting beside him. Jesus took a book and said, “This book comes from the Lord and it has the message of God inside of it. In this book, I will show you verses which will help you.” Jesus read scriptures to Mohammed, including John 14:6, which says, “I am the way, the truth and the life.” The next day Mohammed told a Christian acquaintance about his dream. Mohammed suffered greatly for his new found faith. He was rejected by his father and several times he was in danger of death by persecu ...

The Berta on the border of Ethiopia and Sudan 2007-10-04 17:15:04 Day 24 for 6th October, coinciding with Ramadan 2007 / 1428 Berta is one of several names for a people group who live on both sides of the Ethiopian and Sudanese borders. Some 160,000 Berta live in Ethiopian side. On the Sudanese side of the border there are probably about the same number. Most of them live in rural areas and not in the cities and towns. Just 9.7% of the people are considered literate. (more…) Share This ...

A Testimony from Mauritania 2007-10-03 17:15:01 Day 23 for 5th October, coinciding with Ramadan 2007 / 1428 Soon after coming to faith in Christ Bokar told his Christian friends that he wanted to do away with a special undershirt, inscribed with Koranic passages and interwoven with dozens of amulets. Several Mauritanians were afraid and said the shirt could not be destroyed, that if burned, it would jump out of the fire. This type of shirt makes the wearer impervious to any weapon. It is one of the most powerful enchantments known to the Hal-Pulaar (Fulani). After much prayer, Bokar burned his iron shirt, and the result was tremendous spiritual growth in his own life. Many who heard of the incident gained a new respect for the power of the Gospel. (more…) Share This ...

Muslims in Liberia 2007-10-02 17:10:30 Day 22 for 4th October, coinciding with Ramadan 2007 / 1428 Liberia is a religiously and ethnically diverse country. Liberia is made up of sixteen principal tribes and 5% referred to as Americo-Liberians. The predominately Muslim tribes are the Mandingo, Vai, Gbandi, and Mende. In Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, many Muslims are from other countries. The Muslim presence is highly visible with many mosques, Islamic schools, and people dressed in the traditional robes and head-dress. Islam is growing in Liberia. Many Liberian Christians know little or next to nothing about Islam. Some have bitterness towards Muslims because of the recent civil war. Charles Taylor’s government (1997-2003) encouraged Islamic practices. To further complicate matters, the current UN peace keeping force is dominated by Muslims. Mosques are being built and renovated around the country. Some of the visiting peace keepers have had children with Liberians and those children are automatically considered t ...

Muslims in Djibouti 2007-10-01 17:10:24 Day 21 for 3rd October, coinciding with Ramadan 2007 / 1428 This dry, desert enclave on the Red Sea coast of Africa between Ethiopia and Somalia is reputed to be the world’s hottest country. Plagued by drought and limited natural resources and industry, this country suffers from at least 50% unemployment. Djibouti is ethnically diverse, due to its strategic location at the crossroads of trade and commerce. Ethnic Somalis make up 60% of the people, 35% are Afar, with French, Arab, and other minorities making up the remaining five percent. The Somali and Afar tribes in this region were among the first in the Africa to adopt Islam. Among the Somalis, there are a few small groups of Christians that meet together. They tell of wonderful dreams which they have had, about how the Messiah handed them His Word while giving them water to drink and fruit to eat, and telling them not to worry, that He will care for them. Dreams are very important to the Somali believers because they cannot read ...

Rich Brunei 2007-09-30 17:10:32 Day 20 for 2nd October, coinciding with Ramadan 2007 / 1428 Brunei is very rich in oil and the sultan is one of the world’s richest men. The government collects no taxes, but provides health care, pensions, education, and, for those without the means, assistance in making the Hajj to Mecca. Brunei became a Muslim nation in the 15th Century after the conversion of Sultan Awang Alak Beter. A number of Brunei Malays have believed over the years, but the very strict, conservative Islamic environment in Brunei makes it difficult for Muslim-background believers being open about their commitment. Indonesian Christian broadcasting is easily heard and understood in Brunei. Christian literature for personal purposes (not resale or distribution quantities) can be carried in from neighbouring Malaysia. It is not possible to buy Bibles or Christian books in Brunei. Two recognised churches exist. Both are closely watched by police with spies in nearly every meeting. Prayer Points (from those ...

Testimony from Java, Indonesia 2007-09-29 17:10:57 Day 19 for 1st October, coinciding with Ramadan 2007 / 1428 An Indonesian couple from a Muslim background invited some Christians to help them with their business. The Christians eventually began to share their beliefs with the Muslim couple. The husband and wife came to faith and even began to have Christian gatherings in their home. Later there was strong opposition from the village leader who forbid the couple to see the Christians. The couple’s business of marketing rice suffered. Soon no one wanted to buy rice from them and their faith was really put to test. The wife’s faith was strong and she believed that God was going to help them. The next month the wife sold rice as she had never done before; the couple made more profit than in many previous months! They experienced God’s faithfulness! In the 16th century Islam was spread on the island of Java by travelling religious teachers. A group of nine men called the Wali Songo (The nine ambassadors of Islam) were i ...

Singapore – the Lion City 2007-09-28 17:10:23 Day 18 for 30th September, coinciding with Ramadan 2007 / 1428 The city has a fascinating mix of cultures. Singapore is known as the largest Chinese city outside of China. In Singapore, there are two major groups of Muslim peoples - those of Malay origin and those of Indian origin. According to the year 2000 census, there are about 315,000 Malay Muslims and some 46,000 Indian Muslims (over 15 years) in addition to Pakistanis and Arabs and others. In the region being Malay is pretty much synonymous with being Muslim. Happily now there are close to 1,000 Malays who profess Christ. Recently a Christian had the opportunity to pray for a Malay Muslim and also share the Gospel with him. He was quite open to listen but stopped short of making a decision for Christ. This is characteristic of the young Muslims in this nation. They tend to be a little less traditional and a little more open. A Malay Christian once made the comment that, in Singapore, the Muslims could easily become an unreachab ...

Guyana - Land of Many Waters 2007-09-27 17:10:47 Day 17 for 29th September, coinciding with Ramadan 2007 / 1428 In 1978 the mass suicide and murder in Jonestown of 900 American cult members attracted world attention to Guyana. Until then, relatively few people had heard of Guyana. Music in Guyana follows the lead of other Caribbean countries and India. Radio stations play the latest reggae, dance-hall, soca and chutney music, as well as Indian Bollywood influences of bhangra and other Hindi music. Local television stations air American, British and Indian broadcasts. The first Muslims to Guyana were probably Fulanis from Africa. While Guyana’s Muslim community is made up primarily of South Asians there is a growing Afro-Guyanese minority. Most are Sunni Muslims attending over 125 mosques. Guyanese Muslims pay close attention to the issues affecting Muslims abroad such as the conflicts in Palestine, Kashmir, Iraq, Afghanistan and so on. Local organisations often host prominent Muslim scholars from South Asia and the Arab world ...