Ramadan Day 08 - Oman

30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World

Cities in Oman

Religions: Ibadhi Muslim 75%, Sunni Muslim, Shi'a Muslim, Hindu

Muscat (population: 514,000)
Muscat is the capital of Oman. Omanis from all over the country come here for study, government services, economic reasons, and medical treatment. A large percentage of the population is foreigners (engineers, specialists, university teachers, skilled workers), since it has only begun building up a university system in the last 30 years.

Salalah (population: 186,000)
Salalah is situated about 1,000 km (625 miles) southwest of Muscat — about 11 hours by bus through barren wastes. Salalah, the only area in Oman where the monsoon rain falls, is fruitful. At its greenest time in the autumn, thousands of visitors come for the Khareef festival. Because of its connection with the Sultanate of Zanzibar, off Tanzania, many Omanis in Salalah are Swahili-speaking. There are several Christian denominations in this city.

Nizwa (population: 85,000)
Nizwa is situated about 85 km (53 mi) west of Muscat in the mountains. For centuries, the city has been famous as a center for handicrafts, craftsmen, and the arts. However, it is also a center for superstition and the occult. Silver amulets manufactured in Nizwa are worn in many parts of the Arab world.
The Sultanate of Oman, easily accessible from Dubai, is situated in the northeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula.

Let’s Pray:

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* In Oman, 75% of the population follows Ibadi Islam, which is generally considered heretical by Sunnis. Ibadis believe that they are the “true” Muslims, making them even more resistant to Christianity. Pray that God may bring breakthroughs.

* Omanis are friendly and hospitable but restrained. They consider it impolite to discuss religious questions, making it difficult to have deep conversations with them. This may be a result of having been persecuted by Sunnis. Pray for the Holy Spirit to open hearts for conversation.

* There are many Christians among the foreign workers in Oman. Pray that their light will shine (Matt 5:14).



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