DAY 26

Let’s Learn

During the second half of the month of Ramadan, devout Muslims commemorate the night they believe Muhammad, the prominent Islamic prophet, received the initial portion of the Quran. This year the event known as Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Power, will be observed around March 26. No one is certain about which night during Ramadan exactly parallels the historical night they believe Muhammad received his revelation. So, Muslims spend several nights reading the Quran and praying to ensure they observe the special night when they believe Allah is more likely to answer their prayers.

Shukria of Sudan

Amid tension and warfare in their area, the Shukria work to support their families through agriculture. Most claim to follow Islam, but they also practice folk rituals. Their beliefs offer no assurance of salvation. No matter how much they try, the Shukria never know if they’ve done enough to please Allah.

From the Word

Matthew 5:6

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Let’s Pray

• Pray for Muslims to seek Jesus and call on Him for salvation.
• Pray for the Shukria to hear the gospel, believe, and rest securely in Christ’s finished work for their salvation.
• Praise the Lord for how He has satisfied you in your life and for how He has answered your prayers.

Thank You, Father, for the heightened senses of hunger and thirst Muslims experience during Ramadan. I pray for the Shukria of Sudan who are living in darkness, separated from You. Would You put in their hearts a hunger and thirst for righteousness so that they may be satisfied in You alone?