Though conversion can carry a death sentence, nearly all Mauritanian Christians are former Muslims.
Though conversion can carry a death sentence, nearly all Mauritanian Christians are former Muslims.
May. 01, 2025 | Mauritania

Mob Desecrates Body, Threatens Christians

[6] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Christians in Mauritania.

Christians in the town of Selibaby fear for their safety after threats made on social media resulted in a mob attack and desecration of a grave. The social media posts called local Christians infidels and apostates and urged action against them. On April 7, an angry mob entered a cemetery where a Christian man had recently been buried, destroyed his tombstone and exhumed his body. They then dragged his body through the streets to a village over 10 miles away to rebury it. Hate-filled media posts continued afterward with comments warning clans and family members to cease all contact with Christians. According to front-line workers, the situation remains volatile. They request prayer that local Christians will feel the peace and presence of Christ, that they will have safety and freedom to worship, and that, even in the midst of these circumstances, they will shine the light of Christ to their Muslim neighbors.

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  • Lord, have mercy on Your children in Mauritania. Continue to strengthen them as they stand in the face of persecution. May the family of this man continue to show love to their enemies according to your word. In Jesus's Name
    Amen
    Hazel G - USA
  • Father we weep over the hatred against believers in Mauritania and the desecration of this body. We
    Pray that all threats will come to naught. Encourage and strengthen your children and uphold them with your everlasting arms. Be glorified in their midst.
    In Jesus name, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    We pray for Mauritanian Christians that are suffering for You. As stated; they request prayer that local Christians will feel the peace and presence of Christ, that they will have safety and freedom to worship, and that, even in the midst of these circumstances, they will shine the light of Christ to their Muslim neighbors.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Beloved & Precious Father: You have heard the threats uttered by Your enemies against the body of Christ. Please place Your holy protection around Your lambs. Defend them against the wolves. Make Your terror to fall upon the Islamists that they would fall to their knees before Christ in repentance. Bless our people that may shine the light of Christ.
    Mario C - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that local Mauritian Christians will feel the peace and presence of Christ, that they will have safety and freedom to worship. I pray that even in the midst of these circumstances, they will shine the light of Christ to their Muslim neighbors who, in turn, will come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name I p
    Allison R - USA
  • Our Father we pray for our brothers and sisters who have been Threatened, that they will continue to feel the peace and presence of Christ, and will have safety and freedom to worship at your presence in Jesus name amen
    Great O - Nigeria
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