Yemen

Key Facts:
Leader: President Ali Saleh
Population: 22 million (few Christians)
Majority Religion: Islam
Type of Government: Republic

The constitution guarantees freedom of religion but also declares that Islam is the state religion and that Shariah is the source of all legislation.

The government allows expatriates some freedom to live out their faith, but Yemeni citizens are not allowed to convert from Islam.

Converts from an Islamic background may face the death penalty if they are discovered.

Last year several Christian converts were arrested and physically harmed because of their faith.

Prayer

• Pray for God's protection over the handful of converts from Islam who face the death penalty if they are discovered
• At least one convert gave in to severe pressure to renounce his new faith
• Pray that he would know God's presence and forgiveness
• Ask God to reveal Himself to many.