Waqas has had two throat surgeries and remains hospitalized.
Waqas has had two throat surgeries and remains hospitalized.
May. 15, 2025 | Pakistan

Christian Survives Knife Attack

[7] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Waqas.

Waqas, a Christian who worked at a paper factory, was attacked at work for refusing to reject Christ. When a Muslim supervisor asked him to renounce his faith and embrace Islam as the “true religion,” Waqas responded, “I do not need to change my religion. I have the living God.” Waqas was told that if he converted, his life would be easier, but his mother encouraged him to stand firm. “You have Jesus, who is the truth and the life. Therefore, do not worry and just focus on your work,” she said. On March 21, 2025, the man who tried to convert Waqas attacked him with a paper cutter, slicing his jugular vein. Waqas barely survived and is currently unable to speak. The attacker now claims that Waqas was destroying Islamic texts, and Waqas’ father, who worked at the same factory, was also fired, so the entire family has lost their income. They request prayer that Waqas will fully recover and for strength to stand firm in their faith.

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  • Heal our brothers and sisters get well from their knife attack. Help them be strong and faithful and give them strenght in you, alone, Lord.
    Debbie V - USA
  • Father God, You are able to comfort Waqas in his time of need. Comfort him daily with the knowledge that Jesus Christ is God and has paid for all of his sin. Help him not to waver in this truth. Heal him completely and help him to forgive his enemies. Provide for his family. Bring blessings to him and his family. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Thank you Father for sparing Waqas' life in this brutal attack; heal his wound completely so that he may be able to speak.
    Provide for the family's material needs as they have lost all their income. Give them courage and wisdom to stand firm in the faith and bring other believers to support and strengthen them.
    IJN, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Lord God, Thank You that Waqas survived this horrible attack. Please bring good out of this tragedy. Let this test be Waqas' testimony of Your love and miraculous healing of his voice! Please let Waqas and his father find employment in a safer place.
    Roberta V - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    We pray for Waqas! Denounce this false islamic religion and bring the truth of Christ to all nations. Give his family faith, and may your power be visible to all. The attacker now claims that Waqas was destroying Islamic texts, and his father was also fired, so the entire family has lost their income.

    Lord, provide for them.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Our Father and Lord we lift up waqas and his family to you, that you be with them, bless him and keep him make your face to shine upon them and be gracious unto them, save them for those who seek to hurt them and give them peace in Jesus name amen
    Great O - Nigeria
  • Beloved Father: Thank You for the faith of brother Wagas who has suffered greatly for You. Please heal him & restore his voice. Please provide for him & his family all of which they stand in need. Fill the dreams of this wicked man with visions of the flames of hell that await him if he does not repent & make restitution. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Mario C - USA
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