The Taliban are hunting and imprisoning Christians.
The Taliban are hunting and imprisoning Christians.
Jun. 05, 2025 | Afghanistan

Christian Leaders Hunted, Arrested by Taliban

[59] prayers in [7] nations have been posted for Christians in Afghanistan.

Front-line workers report that Afghanistan’s radical Islamist Taliban government has increased its efforts to find and arrest Christians, especially leaders. “The situation remains very sensitive,” said one front-line worker. “In recent months, the Taliban has visibly intensified search for Christian converts and for house churches.” When the Taliban took control, many Christians fled the country, but a few Christian leaders decided to risk their lives and stay in the country. Some of those have been discovered and detained, and their whereabouts and conditions are unknown. “Please pray for the safety of all Christians in Afghanistan,” the front-line worker requested.

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  • Our Father, we pray for the our siblings in Afghanistan. We pray for the safety and we pray for their persecutors. May an outpouring of the Spirit come over these lands and people know that Christ is LORD and in His name there is salvation. Amen!
    Rick T - Malaysia
  • Lord we commit the Christians in Afghanistan into Your hands. We pray that You will protect them and deliver them from the Taliban government. We ask that the underground Church will continue to flourish. May their persecutors come to the faith as well. Encourage them and give them peace trusting in You.
    Peter S - Canada
  • LORD: Protect all the brothers and sisters in Afghanistan. Bind all works of darkness against them. Your very presence comfort and peace guide them day by day. Be wise as a serpent and harmless as a dove in all their circumstances. Anointing, cause them to walk in Your strength, courage. Keep them close to You, accomplish Your will in their lives. IJN
    P F - USA
  • Gracious Lord God, from the beginning Your faithful servants have continued on in the midst of powerful opposition. The world is much better because of their work. Thank You for the leaders who counted the cost and stayed in Afghanistan to make a difference. Please keep them and all the believers safe. Let Your light overcome the darkness (John 1:5).
    Jean S - Canada
  • Oh Heavenly Father you are well aware of the evil intentions of these insane Islamic extremist groups, please bring them to nothing, please destroy their efforts, please protect your people from these lunatics.
    christine s - USA
  • Abba, I thank You that despite such horrific persecution, our brethren there in Afghanistan continue to stand in the faith. I pray You would bless them indeed and enlarge their territory and place a spiritual and physical hedge of protection around them in Yahusha's name I pray. Thank You Abba in advance.
    Yahleah M - USA
  • Heavenly Father, we pray for the brothers and sisters that have stayed behind. A hedge of protection and discernment, in all things. May they continue to bless lives in Jesus name.
    john o - USA
  • Holy Father, thank You for those who stayed in Afghanistan to continue to bring others to Christ. Work in and through Your people as they are in great danger where they are. Give them peace and wisdom in their work for You. Let them follow You closely as they come and go. Show the love and beauty of Jesus through their lives.
    Karen K - USA
  • Lord Jesus thank You for my faithful brothers in Afghanistan. Lord protect them and let their lights shine brightly for You in the darkness.
    Andrew S - USA
  • God of miracles, You rescued Daniel from the lion's den and changed the King's heart to honor the One true God. Give boldness to those imprisoned for righteousness sake. Visit them with comfort and encouraging words. Hide members of Your body from the Taliban and grant them anointed ways to spread the gospel. Give discernment and wisdom. Prepare hearts
    Jim E - USA
  • Father, Thank you for the few who decided to risk their lives and remain in the country. I pray for the safety of all Christians in Afghanistan.
    Betty D - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, please protect the Christians in Afghanistan from harm and evil. The Devil seeks to kill and destroy, and only you, Lord, can keep these Christians safe. Please don't let the Christians effort to remain in Afghanistan be in vain. Please be gracious and merciful, and help bring many unbelievers in Afghanistan to salvation. Amen!
    Kyle L - USA
  • Father God, you alone know your plan for those who are detained and imprisoned. Give their friends and family peace when they are without knowledge of where their loved one is. Give them opportunities while in confinement to share the gospel to those who want to hear. Keep all of the Christians in Afghanistan safe.
    In Jesus name, amen.
    Debi H - USA
  • Father God I come to you in Jesus name and I pray for all Christians in Afghanistan. Supply all of their needs spiritually physically financially and emotionally. May they be filled with Your spirit of might and rooted and grounded in love. May they know the love of Jesus that passes knowledge and be filled with Your fullness of the Holy Spirit. Amen
    Jerry W - USA
  • Eternal Father, bless and strengthen the Afghan Christians in their faith. Minister to them that they will know Your will. Open the hearts of the Taliban and lead them to the truth. Make them to understand that all that they do is futile. Let the understand that their only hope is in Christ Jesus. Let the Christian leaders be led by the Spirit. Amen.
    Andre K - USA
  • Father I lift up the Church in Afghanistan to be safe and protected by Your mighty warrior angels as they blind all Taliban efforts to find and detain the Believers there. Let a great Light appear to the Taliban leaders that is undeniable. Give dreams, visions and miracles in the name of JESUS. Let a fear of You Jesus fall on the nation in a day!
    William N - USA
  • Holy, Almighty Father God, Thank You that there is a body of believers in Afghanistan. They desperately need Your mighty hand of protection and deliverance. Be with any in prison, keep them safe and may they soon be released. Blind and bind all persecutors, I pray in Christ's Strong Name.
    Rose T - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for our faithful Afghan brothers and sisters and their willingness to live for You despite intense persecution. We pray for those who have fled and those who have decided to stay. May You be with and protect those who have been detained. May You strengthen all in their faith and keep them safe from the forces of darkness.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Father God,
    We pray for Your love, grace, mercy, and presence to touch the lives of Christians being detained. Protect them from all harm. Strengthen them with Your Holy Spirit to stand firm. We pray for them to receive justice. Holy Spirit guide them in prayer for the Taliban. We pray they would have encounters with You for transforming their hearts.
    Karen G - USA
  • Heavenly Father Yahweh Elohim, Lord Jesus Christ, Lord Holy Spirit, I pray that You will protect Christians and newly converts and Christian leaders and families within Afghanistan. Persecution was promised, so I pray and rebuke the spirit of Fear. Earth is not our home, I pray they will be strong and courageous. I pray for healing as well. Amen.
    Mariah Ki'erra D - USA
  • Gracias Padre, porque Tu eres refugio poderoso para el afligido, como es este caso Tus siervos en Afganistan, atribulados en todo, mas no angustiados; en apuros, mas no desesperados; perseguidos, mas no desamparados; derribados, pero no destruidos. Confiamos en Tu salvacion y proteccion, por los desaparecidos tambien y que los guardes seguros en Ti
    Gonzalo Felipe M - Chile
  • Thank You Father for the work of these precious leaders in Afghanistan. Blind the eyes of government leaders & workers & confuse their searching. Send them visions of You & Your work on the cross. Protect the Christian leaders & may the harvest be so many that the country is turned to You & the Muslim demons are powerless. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen!
    Regena K - USA
  • Father, I pray your protection on all believers in Afghanistan. May you provide for their daily needs. Because they stayed to be your witnesses, enable them to bear fruit for your kingdom. Strengthen and encourage them daily. Soften the hearts of the Taliban, that some may hear and believe in Jesus. Amen.
    Selma O - USA
  • Dear Lord, we thank You for all the Christians who are or were in Afghanistan. We thank You for the efforts that they have made to make disciples of others. Please help those who are still in the country to be able to overcome the persecution and lead their persecutors to come to know, love & accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior! In Jesus' name, Amen!
    Donna H - USA
  • Father God, I pray that you will protect your church in Afghanistan. Please keep your children in safety and help them to continue in their trust and faith in you.I pray that in spite of the persecution of your church that many will hear and respond to the gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ alone.Break down the barriers that keep these people from you
    Julia F - USA
  • I praise you Lord for the movement of your Holy Spirit among the people of Afghanistan. I praise you for those who have committed themselves to remain in country regardless of great danger. I pray for those who have been detained in places unknown and for their loved ones. Comfort and empower them. Hold them all safe in the palm of your hand. Amen.
    Robyn P - USA
  • My Lord Jesus Christ, our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan are living the Gospel, staying true to You despite the difficulties and trials. Please be their constant Friend. Bring them Your Peace, Protection and may their suffering bear much fruit by bringing conversion to Afghanistan. May the persecutors receive the Gift of You and may the faith spre
    Denise G - Canada
  • O LORD GOD, protect your chosen servants from evil. Tear down the strongholds of satan established by the Taliban. Dry up the money resources that support them. May their efforts to find Christians be frustrated & thwarted. Hide your servants in your righteous right hand. Strengthen their faith & provide for their needs. Bless & keep them for Jesus.
    Shelly D - USA
  • LORD God You reign & are in control- Father I'm crying out for the safety of my brothers & sisters in Christ in Afghanistan LORD I pray Your hedge of protection around them & Your Hand of favor upon them. Father I ask for freedom for the Christian leaders God only You know & can set them free! LORD touch the Taliban soften their hearts to be saved!
    Kisha M - USA
  • Jesus, you say those who are persecuted because of our association with you are blessed and should jump for joy. Equip these Afghan believers with such a joy. Give them shrewdness, to know where and when to meet. Keep them from the eyes of Taliban members who would detain or execute them. Flourish your church in Afghanistan.
    Jim T - USA
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