Global Outreach Weekly Prayer Focus

Oman is the oldest independent state in the Arab world. Due to its location, Oman has a strong economy funded by its maritime industries, large oil reserves, and popular tourism. Interestingly, it is also known as one of the quietest countries, with strict laws against excessive noise. 

Even though Oman is more modern than its neighbors, its government and culture are still intricately tied to Islam. The Omani government claims to tolerate other religions, but Islam takes priority and continues to dictate legislation and daily family life.

Most Christians in Oman are foreigners from the Philippines, India, or Western countries, concentrated in urban areas. Foreign Christians meet together in locations designated by the government and are allowed to share with other foreigners, but it is illegal to evangelize Muslims. Muslims who become Christians face immense pressure to return to Islam. 

In rural and tribal regions, there are no known churches. Bibles are widely available to foreigners, but not to Omanis. By God’s grace, Omani believers can access digital and audio Bibles online, which are readily available.

• That God would send out workers to plant healthy churches to the unreached rural and tribal regions of Oman.
• That God would open the hearts of people in Oman and that despite their wealth, they would see their need for a true Savior.
• That God would work through foreign and Omani Christians and give them boldness and wisdom to share the gospel with Muslims in creative ways.