Download Christians make up 6.5% of Oman`s population.

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OPEN DOORS WORLD WATCH LIST 2016
OMAN
53/100 PERSECUTION LEVEL HIGH
Leader: Sultan Qaboos bin Said
Population: 3.6 million (234,000 Christians)
Main Religion: Islam
Government: Absolute monarchy
Source of Persecution: Islamic extremism
Located at the confluence of the Persian Gulf
and the Arabian Sea, Oman was an influential
sultanate during the medieval period. The current
sultan came to power in 1970 after deposing his
own father. He is credited for bringing security
and stability to a country that has a history of war
and conflict and has also introduced democratic
reforms. Even as many Arab states have succumbed
to sectarian violence and political tumult, the
Sultanate of Oman has stood out as a beacon of
tranquility and tolerance. Oman is the home of
Ibadi Islam, a sect which is far less violent than
mainstream Sunni or Shi’a. The rise of Islamic State (IS) is putting the region on edge,
and fighting in Yemen worsens the situation.
PRAY
++ Pray for Christian converts from Islam who lose custody of their children upon divorce.
++ P
ray that the Christian minority would evangelize for the sake of the Muslims
in their country.
++ Pray for Christian children who feel pressured to conform to Islamic values and customs.
Christians make up 6.5% of Oman’s population.
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