Muslim protesters in Mauritania have called on the government to investigate all Christians in the country, claiming that Christians were involved in the burning of a Qur'an after Islamic prayers on April 27. The protesters said other Islamic books were also burned on the same day and that many copies of the gospel were distributed, insinuating that Christians had some part in what they consider one of the worst offenses possible. They called on the government to investigate Christians to determine their part in the event and, if found guilty, to punish them. Desecrating a Qur'an is punishable by life in prison or even death in some Islamic countries.
Christians make up one-quarter of 1 per cent of the population, and the vast majority of Mauritanian peoples essentially remain unreached. Believers in Mauritania have at times been imprisoned, beaten for their faith, or endured ostracism by family or tribe. Expatriate Christians suspected of proselytizing Mauritanians are subject to harassment, interrogation, brief imprisonment, expulsion and even murder. The murder of a foreign Christian by Islamic terrorists in 2009, as well as extremist activities, has led to many expatriate believers leaving the country.
Pray that God will strengthen and grow the Church in Mauritania. Pray that believers will not be timid, but will be filled with the Spirit's power, love, and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7). Pray God will use this situation as an opportunity to spread the gospel.
Christians make up one-quarter of 1 per cent of the population, and the vast majority of Mauritanian peoples essentially remain unreached. Believers in Mauritania have at times been imprisoned, beaten for their faith, or endured ostracism by family or tribe. Expatriate Christians suspected of proselytizing Mauritanians are subject to harassment, interrogation, brief imprisonment, expulsion and even murder. The murder of a foreign Christian by Islamic terrorists in 2009, as well as extremist activities, has led to many expatriate believers leaving the country.
Pray that God will strengthen and grow the Church in Mauritania. Pray that believers will not be timid, but will be filled with the Spirit's power, love, and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7). Pray God will use this situation as an opportunity to spread the gospel.
Would you like to advertise your business or ministry on LHF? Please contact us via e-mail and ask about our advertising options at: [email protected]