Imran Ghafur has been in prison for more than 10 years.
Imran Ghafur has been in prison for more than 10 years.
Apr. 30, 2020 | Pakistan

Imprisoned Christian Mourns Loss of His Mother

[255] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Imran Ghafur.

Imran Ghafur, a Christian who has been imprisoned for 10 years on a blasphemy conviction, learned recently that his elderly mother had died on Feb. 1, 2020. “I’m helpless because I was far from her,” he said. “My mother was my strength because she always prayed for me. She had a wish to see me free from jail. But now she left me alone.” Please pray for Imran and his family as they grieve the loss of his mother, and continue to pray for Imran’s release from prison.

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  • Father I pray that you would intervene powerfully in Imran's situation. That he would know that he is not along but you are with him God. I pray against every evil force opposing your will and pray that he would know your presence and goodness. Grant him perseverance Lord and may he be a bright and shining witness for your Kingdom where ever he is Lord
    Becky G - New Zealand
  • Dearest Father, strengthen Imran. May he see many miracles & mercies from your hand. Rain down your strength on him. Bind the evil that torments those in Pakistan. May VICTORY in Jesus reign there. Give strength to fight the battles of satan & his demons. Defeat the evil plans that enslave. Glory to God forever. Amen.
    SM D - USA
  • Dear Imran,

    I am privileged to write to such a great man of God. Please accept my Condolence to the passing away of your mother, be rest assured we are praying for you. I also want to thank you for all your sacrifices in the kingdom of God, may God bless and prosper you in Jesus name Amen. Thanks for your strength Brother
    Victoria O - USA
  • Father God may you comfort our Brother and his family at this time. Comfort their hearts and give them peace and strength in Jesus mighty name i pray Amen. So sorry for your loss. Continual prayers.
    Yvonne T - USA
  • Lord please give Imran peace during his time of mourning. Remind him of your future promises that there is a day coming when he will be with his mother again in a place of you're making. There will be no more suffering and pain. All of your children will dwell there in peace and safety. Until that day give he the strength to prosper in his circumstance
    Joyce A - USA
  • Father God, I ask for your hand greatly on Imran. Comfort him and strengthen Him with Your presence in the name of JESUS so that he knows he is not forgotten. Thank you for VOM and I ask that You do miracles on behalf of this brother who has been imprisoned for so long. Send Him help, Oh Lord, and Your great LOVE in Jesus' name.
    Kathy G - USA
  • Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on our faithful.
    Peter K - USA
  • Father, your eye is upon Imran. You know exactly where he is, you feel his pain. I pray you wrap your arms of comfort and strength around him. Help him through this difficult time. I pray you rebuke the enemy of discouragement. Reassure him that you are with him. Use him mightily in prison to save the lost. I pray your will be done, souls will be saved
    Polly C - USA
  • Dear God, I lift up to You Ghafur. I pray that You would comfort him after his mother's passing, and I pray that You would give him peace knowing that she is with You. Heal his pain Lord, and give him the strength he needs to endure. Comfort him with Your words Lord, and I pray that You would provide a way for his release,
    Amen
    Hosaena C - USA
  • Father in Jesus Name as You remember Your Words in (John 15:5 we can do no thing without You) we pray for comfort, peace & strength for our brother Imran & his family in the loss of his mother & may You Lord keep him strong in the faith & Lord as You remember his mother's past prayers may You cause these men to release him from jail for Your glory Lord
    barry p - USA
  • dear father, i pray for imran and his family in this time of grief. may he always be aware that his mother's soul is with you now. please give imran strength and guide the authorities to release him from prison very soon. may he know that you are with him always in his lonely time of need. may he be able to minister to others in prison, amen
    esther l - Germany
  • Lord I pray for my brother in Christ. He has endured so much for his faith in You. Bring comfort and healing to his heart knowing that his mother is with you eternally. Jesus give him supernatural grace to overcome in his persecution and be an advocate for his release from prison. In the meantime help him to bear much good fruit in Your name Jesus.
    Susan E - USA
  • Father, please continue to comfort Imran and remind him that you are his true strength. Strengthen him and revive his faith, even in hardship.
    emily g - USA
  • Father thank You for Imran. I pray that You would be with him during this hard time. Please give him strength and send Your Holy Spirit. I pray for his family also that You would be with them as well and grant them wisdom. In the Name of Yeshua, Amen.
    Kia W - USA
  • Lord, please bring your comfort and strength to Imran. Remind him of the prayers of brothers and sisters around the world, and encourage him with the thought of his mother going to her true home. Thank you that she is now free from any pain and suffering. Please help Imran to persevere in the wake of such tragedy and hardship. Keep him strong in you.
    Jackie V - USA
  • O Holy Father, we lift up our sorrows to You as our brother, Imran Ghafur, loss his mother. We pray that Your Holy Spirit comfort and abide in him with the strength and joy of Your love and hope, Lord Jesus. We ask that You free him from the injustice of Pakistani prison, under the conviction of arbitrary and subjective Islamic blasphemy laws. AMEN.
    Sirian T - USA
  • Holy Spirit I ask you to bring healing for my brother Imran Ghafur for the loss of a mother. Let him find hope in Jesus our hope of glory. Deliver him from hopelessness and fill him with the hope of salvation and grace. I ask all that in the name of Jesus Christ.
    Dumezweni M - South Africa
  • Father, please comfort Your son & minister to him & his family at this time. Wrap YOur arms around him & surround him with supportive people. May he be reminded & encouraged that he WILL see his mother again as he stays faithful in Jesus' Name. May Your purposes for his life be fulfilled & may his release happen in YOur perfect timing in Jesus' Name
    Lisa T - USA
  • Dear Lord
    Be with Imran Ghafur, give him comfort and strength in this time of grief. You alone know the fullness of his pain and suffering; cover him with Your wings. Heal his heart and fill him with hope. May he feel You with him. Grant that he might be freed. Show him Your will and bless him Greatly for suffering for Your Name's sake.
    In Jesus, Amen
    Madison F - USA
  • Dear God,
    Thank you for Imran's faith. May his mother rest in peace, and may you let her family know that she is not truly gone. Please fill them with all the hope and peace. May Imran's mother be able to see his release and freedom, even though she may have to watch from heaven. Thank you so much. Come close to us all, please. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Rae M - USA


  • Father God, Please bring your peace, your hope, your comfort to this man. Please set him free. May he be released from jail. Please meet his needs and let him feel your presence strongly during this time of heartbreak. In the name of Jesus AMEN
    Sarah L - USA
  • Romans 8: 38-39 "I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things to come, (39) Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us (them) from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord" O,Jesus, please may Imran be released and family be comforted and as they grieve.
    Rebecca L - USA
  • Comfort our brother in his sorrow.
    Debbie V - USA
  • Father, bless and comfort my brother Imran as he mourns the loss of his mother. Wrap your everlasting arms around his heart . Make him a bold witness for Christ even in prison and release him when your plans for his prison ministry are finished. In Jesus name , amen.
    Dennis B - USA
  • Father we ask for Your comfort for precious brother Imran. In this difficult time, Help him to know that You are near. That You care, that You know his pain, that nothing escapes You. Redeem, restore & bring restitution for all that has been lost in his life, in Jesus name. Let his later years be even sweeter than the former. For Your glory & his good.
    Helen O - USA
  • I pray for Imran In the loss of his mother in Jesus name. Only you can comfort him father God not only because he has been in prison for 10 years for something he didn't do but also he couldn't be with his mother when she died. Lord of justice please come. Come into the situation, set this man free. Come back, come quickly Lord Jesus. In Jesus Name
    Nancy G - USA
  • Father I pray for my brother Imran that you would strengthen him by your spirit. The loss of his mother must be terrible shock to him. Please uphold in father and use him while in prison to reach others for Christ. Bless his ministry Lord. Help him not be discouraged in Jesus name I pray amen
    William S - USA
  • Father God, I ask that you would comfort Imran in his grief. This loss is very great for him. I pray that you would provide what he needs and bring him blessing after blessing. Father, I thank you for his faithfulness to you. Lord God, bless him greatly in the midst of this persecution. I pray that he would be released and that the name of Jesus would
    Julia F - USA
  • "O joy that ever will remain
    Midst seeming sorrow, hate & pain
    Our hearts to fill with this glad song
    That soars above the mist of wrong
    Man is the loved of Love"
    Nancy S - USA
  • I pray that God's Spirit comforts and guides you.Let Jesus Christ be your foundation and strength. I pray for a speedy release.I also pray for your persecutors as well,that they would come to know Christ.Amen.
    Robbie C - USA
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