30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World Ramadan 2007 / 1428: September 13 - October 12
Questions and Answers About Islam
- in Modern Georgia
For Wednesday, 26 September, Ramadan 2007. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"
Q. The Republic of Georgia was one of the first countries to become Christian. How did it get to be 10% Muslim?
A. Georgia has been conquered by Muslim empires several times. Tbilisi (the capital) was conquered by Arabs in the 8th century and a Muslim community remained. From the 16th century, Ottoman Turks and Iranian Safavids (Persians) controlled much of Georgia. Migrants, later known as Tatars, also decided to make the region their home.
Q. And what about Islam today in Georgia?
A. Islam is very much an influence in the region. Here is an example. There are several madrassahs (Muslim religious schools) in Georgia. Some are Shi’ite, financed by Iranian religious groups while others are Sunni financed by Turkish groups. Georgians are concerned Islamist ideology coupled with outside influences could cause internal violence. The Muslim Chechen Kists have also been a source of political tension between Georgia and Russia.
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Prayer Points:
+ Google Map Link: The Republic of Georgia
+ YouTube Video Link: 2:08, Tbilisi, Georgia
Share the Gospel Message in Azeri | Chechen | Georgean
Questions and Answers About Islam
- in Modern Georgia
For Wednesday, 26 September, Ramadan 2007. "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"Q. The Republic of Georgia was one of the first countries to become Christian. How did it get to be 10% Muslim?
A. Georgia has been conquered by Muslim empires several times. Tbilisi (the capital) was conquered by Arabs in the 8th century and a Muslim community remained. From the 16th century, Ottoman Turks and Iranian Safavids (Persians) controlled much of Georgia. Migrants, later known as Tatars, also decided to make the region their home.
Q. And what about Islam today in Georgia?
A. Islam is very much an influence in the region. Here is an example. There are several madrassahs (Muslim religious schools) in Georgia. Some are Shi’ite, financed by Iranian religious groups while others are Sunni financed by Turkish groups. Georgians are concerned Islamist ideology coupled with outside influences could cause internal violence. The Muslim Chechen Kists have also been a source of political tension between Georgia and Russia.
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Prayer Points:
* Prayer for the Azeri: Ask the Lord to send native Azeri speaking Christian workers to them. The Bible and the Jesus film are available in the Azeri language but the Good News needs to be shared in culturally effective ways with an emphasis on discipleship.
* Prayer for the Kists and the Muslims of the Ajaria area : Pray for God to give wisdom, favour, and opportunities to Christians that are reaching out to them (1 Corithians 16:9).
* Prayer for Christians: Relations between the Georgian Orthodox Church and Protestant congregations have not always been positive. Love, mutual respect and greater comprehension are needed. May Christians be strengthened in their faith, work and witness (John 17:17-21).
+ Google Map Link: The Republic of Georgia
+ YouTube Video Link: 2:08, Tbilisi, Georgia
Share the Gospel Message in Azeri | Chechen | Georgean
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