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

[121] prayers in [8] 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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  • Dear family in Christ, although I don't know the persecution you are facing you are still my brothers and sisters and I pray the Lord will bless you, keep you, and give you peace. He's coming soon! The faithful will receive their reward in heaven. Matthew 5:12.
    Susan R - USA
  • In the saving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Selah, God Who saves, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for salvation of Christians in Mauritania We ask for fellowship, for a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • To all the Christians may you put on his armor every day according to his word ever see that you plant someone will water it and God will bring the increase be encouraged to be strong be faithful what he's called you to do as you will see the fruit of the ministry that God has given unto you I pray for safety I pray for perseverance and strength
    Nancy T - USA
  • Our Father, strengthen Your children who are facing persecution in Mauritania. May they encourage each other to endure, and may their love for each other shine the light of Christ to those who need Him. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Lord Jesus, I pray that you send your holy angels to surround and protect Christians in Mauritania. I pray that they see the light of your face shining upon them in the face of persecution. May the Muslims in this area come to know that You are the Light that shines brightly in the lives of all who believe in you. In your Holy name I pray, Amen!
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Merciful father, please deliver these Christians in Mauritania from their enemies, defend them from those who rise up against them. Deliver them from the workers of iniquity and save them from bloodthirsty men. Please provide for their physical, spiritual and emotional needs and glorify your name in Mauritania
    Julie C - USA
  • Lord, give the Mauritanian Christians peace in your name. Let them know, we are not of this world and moving a "dead" body is just a physical act. Our sprits reside in the heavenlies with our Lord and Savior. Give them freedom to worship and glorify you so that others may see that they are not deterred for speaking boldly about Jesus.
    Mary C - USA
  • LORD protect the Christians in Mauritania who are shown threats. Help them to stay strong in their faith and show others how to live their lives. Help the Christians to have safety in their churches and the freedom to worship THE ONE TRUE GOD
    Cal W - USA
  • Father, may Your hand of help, hope and safety reach out to Your children in Mauritania. May they experience the power of Your Spirit to protect and uphold them in the face of severe persecution. May they experience the power of Yourself to overcome the work of Satan. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Bruce B - USA
  • ABBA Father, appoint a Christian to approach a respected Selibaby Imam and create dialogue. Inspire the Christian leader to share 10 verses from the Quran that show respect for Jesus as well as admonitions to uphold peaceful conduct and to reject violent men of cruel character.Inspire the Imam to post these 10 verses on local Islamic social media
    Danae V - USA
  • Lord God, I do pray that these believers would have Your peace guard their hearts and minds as they cast their anxieties upon You. May they trust and have confidence that You are with them and that You are their Protector. I ask that they would have the freedom to worship, and that their love to those who hate them would greatly reflect You.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Jesus we pray your holy name over the country of Mauritania. Your name heals all, binds all, loves all, provides for all, saves all. Jesus we pray your name resounds in this country and echoes in the ears of those who perpetrated these actions. We praise you merciful Jesus that you raise us after death to be with you forever. We pray your mercy 4 all!
    Christine M - USA
  • Oh dear Father God my heart grieves with this family who has to undergo this that their loved one was desecrated and made a mockery please heal their hearts and help them to forgive these evil people who did this horrible thing to them
    christine s - USA
  • Father Your word says perfect love cast out all fear and I ask that your followers be filled with your love and remembrance of how you have changed their lives giving them a hope and comfort found only in you. Lord it's difficult to stand strong in the face of hatred yet nothing can separate us from your love. Lord may they find strength in your word
    Teresa S - USA
  • Jesus comfort the believers hearts in the face of this desecration. Let them trust in you no matter what.
    michele r - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, please strengthen and protect my brothers and sisters in Mauritania from the hate and violence of the enemy. Let these Christians feel the peace and strength of Jesus in the midst of persecution. Give them safety and freedom to worship You. In Jesus name, amen.
    Susan H - USA
  • Dear God, I lift up believers in Mauritania who are undergoing persecution. Give them Your peace and let the presence of Christ surround them. Enable them to be able to worship safely and freely and also be a light for Christ to their neighbors so they will turn to Christ. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Dara W - USA
  • Father God, I lift up these Mauritanian brothers and sisters in Christ. I pray that the gospel will powerfully impact others there and they would be drawn to faith in Jesus Christ. I pray that they will hear and understand the gospel. Please continue to minister to those in this area. May your perfect peace guard their hearts and minds. Amen.
    Julia F - USA
  • In the seeing name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah El Roi, God Who sees, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Christians in Mauritania. We ask that they see Your wonders, a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • In Jesus Name we pray for our brothers & sisters around the world that are being persecuted for their faith in Jesus our Lord and as You Lord remember we are made of the dust and can do no thing without you John 15:5 strengthen each one with the power of Your Holy Spirit to overcome and continue in the faith & may no weapon formed against them prosper.
    barry p - USA
  • Lord Jesus thank You for my brothers and sisters in Mauritania. In the face of persecution may they feel Your presence and experience Your peace. Allow them to worship freely and safely, shining their lights for You in Christ Jesus. Your kingdom come in Mauritania.
    Andrew S - USA
  • Lord Jesus, I pray that Christians in the town of Selibaby are greeted with your presence and you bring them peace beyond understanding. I pray that you comfort and encourage believers there and that they continue to love others and that love shines through and brings them to faith. I pray you provide for all their needs and protect them from harmAmen
    Elly G - USA
  • Avi Ad! Even in darkness, light shines forth and darkness has no defense. May our precious brethren, with Your assistance stand firm in their faith in You. May Your love, Lord Jesus, be the first and last word of who they are and what they do. In Yeshua's name
    Randal A - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. I pray that Your restoration power go before Your people in Mauritania. Even those afraid, I pray miracles follow in their footsteps. I pray You give them courage to remain steadfast. Destroy the mob mentality. I pray You will be their peace in the midst of this storm. In Jesus' Gracious Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Father, God of compassion, I pray for Your Holy Angels to bring comfort and strength to the Christians in Mauritania. The desecration of this man's body is an attack by the devil. I pray the Christian receive the Hope of Glory in their midst. Hide them from the eyes of the enemy. Cover them with Your wings.
    Betty H - USA
  • Father please help your children in Selibaby be safe. Remover fear and help them persevere amidst very difficult surroundings. Fill them with the Holy Spirit and join them together to stand strong in Christ Jesus. May your light shine out in this darkness to their Muslim neighbors. Open their eyes to see their bondage and set them free. In Jesus
    Nancy H - USA
  • Father, I pray for Christians who have fear to worship you openly. I pray you pour your Holy Spirit into those who persecute those who desire to worship You. I pray that Satans hold on those who carry on these heinous acts will be broken. In your son's Holy name, Amen.
    Brenda A - USA
  • Pour Your goodness, Your holiness, Your strength into this evil situation. Break up the mob mentality that compels wicked acts. Break up the stronghold of Satan and set these people free, who were all their lifetime subject to bondage. Grow courage and display love, peace, joy, patience through Your Body.
    Pam M - USA
  • Father, I pray for the individual members of the mobs that continue to attack people in Mauritania and cause harm. I ask that you would open their eyes to the truth and repent for how they're their treated Christians. Please embolden and strengthen the faith of the other Christians who have witness the mistreatment of their brothers and sisters. Amen.
    Jessica M - USA
  • My good Father, I can only imagine such circumstances. May by siblings in Mauritania find comfort in knowing that, unlike myself, You know their trials intimately. Would You fill their hearts with peace as only You can. No one else, nothing else, offers the hope & peace that You do. I ask that their faith would win others to Your loving Name. Amen.
    Jason R - USA
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