Saudi Arabia

World Watch List prayer profiles

Leader: King Abdullah
Population: 25.7 million (2.2% Christian)
Main Religion: Islam
Government: Monarchy

Religious freedom does not exist in this Islamic kingdom. All citizens must adhere to Islam and apostasy is punishable by death. All public non-Muslim worship is prohibited; those engaging in such activities risk imprisonment, deportation or torture. Those from a Muslim background who become Christians risk 'honour killing' if their new faith is discovered. In 2009 a foreign pastor was forced to flee the country after receiving death threats from the Saudi religious police.

Pray

• The great majority of Christians are expatriates. Pray that they would have wisdom and courage in sharing their faith
• For protection for Saudi believers who must keep their faith secret
• That Saudis living or working outside the country will be exposed to the gospel.