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by Steve Krstulovich
"Not by might; not by power, but by My Spirit," says the Lord of Hosts.
Zech. 4:6
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
July 4, 2025
Please pray for...
…the cessation of suffering, pain, and death in Gaza. Especially intercede on behalf of children who have become orphans of war, and Israelis whose loved ones remain as hostages.
...the ministry of Pakistani businessman, Farooq Arifa. He says, “My shop is surrounded by mostly Pushtun Muslims. I distribute New Testaments and booklets about Jesus to them. Through these efforts, more than 20 people (Muslims) have accepted Jesus.”
…ministry to Muslims in Uzbekistan. Fifty leaders recently attended a seminar to learn how best to reach Uzbekistan’s Muslims. Of Uzbekistan’s population of 36 million, 94% are Muslim.
Pray for Muslims during the Islamic New Year
On June 25 (or 26 or 27, depending on moon sightings), Muslims celebrate their new year, 1447 AH (after hijrah). The Islamic lunar calendar begins from the year of the hijrah, Mohammad’s journey from Mecca to Medina, where his new religion first took root. Today Islam claims some 2 billion followers, a firm 25% of the world’s population. Muslims mark the new year with solemn reflection, prayers of supplication to Allah, charitable giving, and family time. Some fast on Ashura, the tenth day of the month.
Please pray
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that the Holy Spirit would break into the thoughts of Muslims as they contemplate their history and religion and their own lives, and awaken in them a profound desire to know the true Way to peace and salvation;
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for Shi’a Muslims (a sect comprising some 13% of Muslims) as they mark Ashura with fasting, mourning, and even dramas of the martyrdom of Mohammad’s grandson, Imam Husayn, an event leading to the rise of Shi’ism. Pray that Shi’a Muslims would learn of Jesus, who suffered and died to give them eternal life.
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for Sunni Muslims as they fast on Ashura to commemorate Allah’s parting of the Red Sea for Moses, and Noah’s departure from the Ark. Many believe that properly repentant Muslims receive forgiveness of the past year’s sins when they fast. May these seekers meet the God of Moses and Noah—and His Son, Jesus!
The prayer of a righteous person is powerful
and effective.
James 5:16
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Additional Prayer
Requests
PRAY FOR MALI
Praise God that, despite ongoing jihadist activity, churches continue to function and even begin new works in this nation, which is 94% Muslim. A church leader in one Pentecostal denomination reports that they now have 140 well-established churches—a 60% increase over the past 6 years! Two Bible schools train new pastors and workers. This leader asks us to pray concerning some of the complicated challenges that churches and believers face:
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Pray for God’s protection over and provision for the churches. Some have been forced to pay a tax to the jihadists in order to keep meeting, which they choose to do so they can remain a light in the community. Pray that the Lord would give them favor and use them to reach the locals—and their oppressors as well.
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Pray for God’s protection over and provision for young people, who are actively recruited and promised large sums for each jihadist operation they participate in. Pray that young believers would stand firm in their faith.
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The Malian army relies on locals to gain information concerning jihadist activities, but people whose children or friends have been recruited are, understandably, reticent to share. Pray that God would give wisdom and courage to all involved. Pray for divine intervention leading to peace in Mali!
PRAY CHURCH IN GUINEA
Pray for the Church, particularly the Assemblies of God, in this Muslim-majority nation. The Kingdom is advancing, the churches are mobilized and keen to move forward, and more workers are coming to work alongside them. Sadly, on June 5, a beloved and influential lady pastor, the wife of the outgoing general superintendent, suddenly passed away. It has been a great shock to the AG community, who has rallied around the family with a tremendous outpouring of love and support.
Let’s pray along with these brothers and sisters
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that this “direct hit” on the Church (as one church leader put it) would glorify God and cause His people to become even more determined to see His work and Word spread throughout the nation;
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that the Lord would comfort this family, the extended family, and the church family, and guide the AG as new leaders step into their various roles at a critical time of growth;
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that God would continue to bless church-planting efforts; the AG-Guinea has grown from about 70 churches in 2017 to over 300 today. May the Lord thwart the plans of the Enemy to discourage His people.
PRAY FOR NIGER
Since 2018, the North African nation of Algeria has regularly rounded up and deported thousands of sub-Saharan Africans seeking asylum there or making their way to Europe. In April and May 2025 alone, more than 16,000 migrants were expelled to Niger, most left near a border crossing in the desert in northern Niger. From there they must seek help from locals and crowded shelters. Some make it to larger towns further south.
Let’s pray.
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Pray for miracles of provision for these people, who arrive with few possessions or funds. Most are from Niger, but many come from other nations and must cope in a strange land as they try to reach home.
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Most of these migrants are Muslims, but “often there are believers among these refugees, and they come to church to worship God,” notes a worker. Pray that these believers would be strengthened in their faith and that God would use them to lead many of their fellow migrants to hope in Jesus.
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Pray that the Lord would move in the hearts of believers and churches in the area and provide them with wisdom and means to minister spiritually and physically to these people.
Praise God that in this Muslim-majority nation, “we still have the freedom to worship and evangelize by the grace of God. Alleluia!” May the Lord mightily use the churches, and protect those in high-risk areas.