Azerbaijani Christians Eldar Gubanov, Yusif Farhadov and Bahram Nasibov have been held without charge in Iran since their June 24 arrest at an engagement party.
Azerbaijani Christians Eldar Gubanov, Yusif Farhadov and Bahram Nasibov have been held without charge in Iran since their June 24 arrest at an engagement party.
Aug. 26, 2016 | Iran

Pray for Eldar, Yusif and Bahram, Arrested at an Engagement Party

[452] prayers in [26] nations have been posted for Eldar, Yusif and Bahram.

Three Azerbaijani Christians and one Iranian Christian have been held without charge in Iran since their June 24 arrest at an engagement party. Iranian security agents arrested 10 people at the party, releasing all but Eldar Gubanov, Yusif Farhadov, Bahram Nasibov and an unnamed Iranian Christian.  Eldar, Yusif and Bahram have been allowed to contact their families but have not been allowed to see them. All of the men are married and have children. Iranian authorities have denied them legal assistance and consular visits from their embassy. Please pray for these Christians and their families.

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  • Our heavenly Father we praise You that Eldar, Yusif, Bahram, unnamed Iranian and families believe in the Lord. As Jehovah Jireh we praise You for providing food and work for them. We ask for a hedge of protection on them and angels directly from heaven to minister to and encourage them. In the name of Jesus. Amen. .
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers from 2 years ago. As You have revealed, thank You Father for releasing the others back with their families. As for the 1 that's still left, be his Shield & Bulwark. As You are sending these people to him, set him free. Thank You Father for the Light You shine in Iran. In Jesus' Gracious Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Lord, send your peace. Send your protection. Give stamina and discernment. And do the same for me.
    Linda D - Korea, South
  • Praying
    Carla M - USA
  • Dear Lord, I lift up to You Eldar Gubanov, Yusif Farhadov, Bahram Nasibov and our Iranian brother. May they see their wives and children. May Eldar, Yusif and Bahram be granted help and visits from their embassy. May their witness touch hearts while they are in prison, leading many to You. In Jesus' Name. Thank You Great God. Amen.
    Christienne D - USA
  • Lord, we know these men are dearly loved by you and the church. I pray that you would keep them strong and keep them united. I pray that they would glorify you despite the persecution and that you would keep their families strong, unharmed, and full of faith and righteousness. I pray for their release in Jesus' name Amen.
    Kayla S - USA
  • Lord, I pray for the release of these brothers in Christ in Iran. I plead that they will be released and allowed to return to their wives and children. I raise up the unnamed Christian, Eldar, Yusif and Bahram to you tonight, Father and that we remember them in prison, as though in prison with them. In Jesus name, Amen
    Paul B - United Kingdom
  • Lord please return these men to their families safely and soon.
    Michael M - USA
  • Thank You, Father God, for Your servants Eldar, Yusif, Bahram, and their Iranian brother in Christ. Bless these children of Yours and their families with steadfast patience and trust in Your love and care for them. Bless them to be released and reunited with their families soon; may their presence bless their persecutors be won to You. In Christ, Amen.
    Craig M - USA
  • Lord, give these men strength and help them to persevere. May your name be glorified in everything. May we all look to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.
    Jackie V - USA
  • Father, I pray You will encourage Eldar, Yusif and Bahram during this time of great need. May they each hear Your voice. Protect them from the evil in prisons. May they speak kindly to those around them and tell them about Jesus. Bring comfort to their families while they wait. I pray You will move the hearts of their persecutors for their release
    Debbie S - USA
  • Lord I pray for these men, that You would give them strength at this time, and that their imprisonment would be used to share the faithfulness of Your followers and spread Your message of love. Lord comfort their families as well. I pray for the justice system in this place, that the freedom to follow You would become a part of the system. Amen.
    Bryan S - USA
  • Dear God, help be with these men Lord. Comfort them in their tribulation. Lord, you can do all things. Release these men from prison. Allow them to go back to their families. Comfort their families. Give them grace upon grace. Transform this situation into many souls saved for your kingdom. I pray for grand revival in Iran Lord. Save so many of them.
    James M - USA
  • Father I pray for Eldar, Yusif, Bahram, and the other Iranian Christian. I thank You that You love them and I pray that You would help them in their time of need. Please protect and keep them be with their families and I pray for a speedy release. Please bless them with favor with government authorities. In the Name of Yeshua, Amen.
    Kia W - USA
  • Lord I lift up Eldar, Yusif and Bahram. I mourn and grieve with them as they miss their families and find it hard to daily cope. I pray for their strength and hope and the ability for them to be able to serve You and submit to Your plan and will. I ask for You to pour out Your Spirit and bless them abundantly through provision and peace.
    Joy H - USA
  • Father... fill these men with Your Holy Spirit, bring them comfort and use them mightily!!!
    maureen w - USA
  • You are not forgotten here in Texas. We are praying for you. We love you
    Charles O - USA
  • Father God, may the truths of Your Word that says, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world! Father God, may your grant release of these brothers back to their families and grant the peace that passes all understanding during this time. Amen
    Cheryl C - USA
  • Lord please help these Brothers. Please give them what they need and fill their hearts and minds with the truth of Jesus. That knowing Him will be greater for them than all they can imagine! Bless them and fill their hearts with love, forgiveness and a passion to make Jesus known! Amen.
    Piet K - Netherlands
  • I pray for justice for these men. May they be released & returned home to their families. Help them to trust in You during this time. Please give them the courage, guidance & strength to effectively share the gospel & minister to others. Please protect them from harm, keep them healthy & provide for their families.
    Hilary H - USA
  • O Lord Jesus, these men are yours and they need your help. Work a miracle and get the freedom of all of them. Protect them. Speak encouragement to them. Help their families. Give them all comfort and peace from on high. Thank you for answering Lord. Pam - USA
    Pamela F - USA
  • Father, I know their hearts are burdened for their families. Please, touch them, comfort them. Make a way for them to be released. Speak to the hearts of those that have authority to have them released. We know you are able to do such this, even send a angel to open the doors. Your will be done. Wrap your arms around them and their families. Strengthen
    Polly C - USA
  • Dear lord I pray you will help iran establish freedom in their country like what the united states has, and I pray you will soften the hearts of the Iranian government, that they will know Christ as savior and lord. lord I pray elder, yusif, and bahram will be released so they can go home to their families. That they'll stay strong in Christ. amen.
    Misha B - USA
  • Father, please strengthen and comfort Eldar, Yusif, Bahram, and their un-named brother, and their families. Please enable them to endure this trial, shining Your light and love before men, and emerging with their faith refined like gold. May their captors have mercy and release them to their families soon, and come to repentance also. In Yeshua, amein!
    Embriette H - USA
  • my great=granddaughter Azaria prays that you all be safe and continue to know that we are All praying for you and she prays for you release asap
    Teresa H - USA
  • My Child I am here for you. I know the desires of your heart. I know every intimate detail of your life. I am with you always and forever. Don’t ever feel you are alone for I am with you till the end of your time here on earth. I will walk through the valley of death with you. You are a child of God uniquely made in my Image. Do not fear!
    Estelle S - USA
  • Father, Deliver these men from the evil one. Give them Your peace that surpasses all understanding provide and protect their families and may they shine for You in a dark place and see others come to Jesus.
    Anne F - USA
  • Dear Father of heaven, I ask and pray for there comfort and care. Please dear Lord I ask for t softening of there captors so that they will be able to see their family. And ask Eldar, Yusif and Bahram to reach out to their captors so that they may know Jesus. I ask this in your Holy name and love. Amen
    Norman A - USA
  • Father consider the threats of the enemy against eldar, Yusuf,and bahram.i bring these men and their families to your throne and entrust them to your sufficient care. Abide with them and bring peace to surround them and keep them. Let it be evident that they serve the One True God and that their message is truth. Being favor upon them and their family
    Atacy U - USA
  • Father, please give strength to our brothers. Increase their faith. Provide them opportunity to see their families. Let them witness for You by the power of the Holy Spirit. Uphold them with you righteous right hand. May they be comforted by our Jesus who knows the temptations of suffering and is able to give understanding. Amen.
    Lisa W - USA
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