Oman

Key Facts:
Leader: Sultan Qaboos
Population: 3.1 million (2.5% Christian)
Majority Religion: Islam
Type of Government: Monarchy

The dominant religion in this oldest independent state in the Arab world is the Ibadi sect of Islam.

Most Christians are from the significant numbers of workers from South Asia.

Christian worship is allowed – the Sultan has given land for church building – but evangelism among Muslims is not permitted and those who become Christians from a Muslim background face great difficulties, even though discrimination on grounds of religious affiliation is forbidden.

Prayer

• Pray for the churches that serve foreign workers in Oman, that they may witness to the power and love of Christ to all
• Pray that God's Spirit of freedom would move in power through the nation, bringing many to Christ
• Pray for those who are forced to believe in secret.