Arab, Iranian of Iran
More than one million Arabs have spilled across the Iraqi-Iranian border to live in Iran. Iranian Arabs have remained culturally isolated from most other Iranians, and live a wide variety of lifestyles. Although they remain devoted Muslims, in cities there has been a gradual decline of traditional practices among Iranian Arabs. For example, those living in cities generally give women a greater degree of freedom than those in rural areas. Those in rural areas tend to be loyal to their communities, have high standards of hospitality, and place great emphasis on family honor. Most Iranians are Shi'ite Muslims, including Iranian Arabs.

Ministry Obstacles
The Iranian government strives to keep Christian influence and presence in the country to a minimum, or to eliminate it entirely.

Outreach Ideas
The Lord is building his church in Iran. Pray for Iranian Arabs to be included as the Holy Spirit moves in this land, drawing people to Jesus.

Pray for the followers of Christ
Please pray for the followers of Jesus Christ among the Arabs of Iran. Pray they will represent Christ well, and be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.

Pray for the entire people group
Pray for Iranian Arabs to be given a growing interest in Jesus the Messiah. Perhaps he will show himself to many through dreams and visions.

Scripture Focus
"This gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations and then the end will come." Matthew 24:14

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SI Moderator - Greg Gordon