DAY 24

Let’s Learn

Though exceptions for medical needs are allowed in Islam, many Muslims who struggle with health issues still participate in fasting. They believe that their extra effort will earn them even more favor with Allah. Even many nursing and pregnant mothers, who might not be required to fast during Ramadan, push themselves to do so anyway. 

Western Baloch of Turkmenistan

The Baloch minority in Turkmenistan foster a profound sense of solidarity. Family is central to their culture, and they are forbidden to marry outside the Baloch community. It’s hard for Baloch to seek truth outside of Islam because their community would see that as being disloyal. 

From the Word

Mark 7:15

There is nothing outside a person that by going into him can defile him, but the things that come out of a person are what defile him.

Let’s Pray

• Ask God to sustain the health of Muslims who struggle with health issues yet still fast for Ramadan. 
• Pray for the Father to open Muslims’ eyes to see sin as He does, to run to Jesus to receive His love and forgiveness, and to be cleansed from the sins that defile them.
• Pray for the Baloch of Turkmenistan to bravely seek truth in God’s Word.

Holy God, I pray many Baloch in Turkmenistan will have the opportunity to meet a true follower of Christ. Please open their eyes to the truth about what can defile people and what can make them clean.