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

Christian Leaders Hunted, Arrested by Taliban

[104] prayers in [9] 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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  • We pray for the safety and welfare of the Christians in Afghanistan. Give them knowledge and wisdom to avoid interception as they go about their daily activities and keep them, Lord, from harm. Amen.
    Brian S - Canada
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. I pray Your Hedge of Protection over Your children in here. If they are appointed to be martyrs, give them faith to go bravely to You. If they are still being used, deliver them from the enemy & set them free from his snares. Remove the veil from blinded Muslim eyes. In Jesus' Faithful Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Father, please protect our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan. Watch over these pastors who have been detained. Please bring their release and give assurance to their families that You are with them and will never leave or forsake them. Bring many in Afghanistan to the saving grace of Christ. In Jesus name. Amen!
    Vicki A - USA
  • Father please protect the Christians that stay behind to build your kingdom in Afghanistan. May they weld the sword of the Spirit trusting Jesus to give discernment and warnings as they shepherd and spread the gospel. Guide them and give them clear paths to accomplish what You have called them to. Thank you for their example of trust in You
    Teresa S - USA
  • Lord, please protect Christians in Afghanistan. May many of the Taliban become believers through interactions with Christians. Thank you for these leaders who risked their lives in order to continue to spread the Gospel in Afghanistan. Lord, please watch over them. May they sense your presence can stand strong in their faith.
    Debra K - USA
  • Ps 140 merciful Father, thank you for these faithful Christians in afghanistan. Please deliver &preserve them from evil & violent men. Keep them from the hands of the wicked, be the strength of their salvation, cover their heads in this day of battle. Maintain the cause of the afflicted, justice for the poor that the upright May dwell in your presence
    Julie C - USA
  • Almighty God, I lift up my fellow believers in Afghanistan to You in prayer for protection from the Taliban. Afghanistan is a country ruled by spiritual darkness which promotes violence against all those bearing the Light. I pray You would protect these dear brothers & sisters from the eyes and ears that would seek their harm if discovered.
    Curtis M - USA
  • Heavenly Father, thank you for the brave believers in Afghanistan! Please be with these believers. Strengthen and protect them. Surround them with your presence. Help them even in this pursecution to be able to find ways to share you with those around them. Please give them creativity, wisdom, guidance and protection. In Jesus' Name, Amen!
    Lillian B - USA
  • Please help and take care of our brothers, and sisters in Christ and make them strong, devoted faithful witnesses to you.
    Debbie V - USA
  • Lord God in Heaven, I pray for Afghanistan and the remaining Christians to be protected from the Taliban. May Your Word be heard despite the intense persecution going on there. May the house churches be undetectable by the Taliban and may Your church grow while the power of the Taliban crumbles and radical Islam loses its grip on the government. Amen!
    Bill P - USA
  • Avi Ad! I thank You that You have spread a table before Your children in the presence of their enemies. A table filled with provisions they need, righteousness, peace, jot, life, love, grace, mercy, healing, intercession, adoption, healing and light. You have anointed their head with oil as rivers of living water from them. In Yeshua's name
    Randal A - USA
  • Lord, you have children in Afghanistan. You are using them and watching over them. Please protect them, bring them together so they may be strengthened, and keep them from harm. Give them wisdom and direction. May they see many come to salvation in Christ. Keep your children safe "" we know nothing can separate us from your love and our hope!
    Kristin B - USA
  • Father, thank you for the believers who follow Jesus under intense and dangerous circumstances. Please give them courage and may they not live by fear, but live by your Spirit. Guide them and give them wisdom and protection. Meet their needs as you know best. Draw more people to Jesus in Afghanistan, including those in the Taliban. Thank you. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Hide these Christians in the Shadow of the Almighty. Hide them under Your wings, in the secret place. Be a refuge and strong fortress to them. Work behind the scenes unseen in the spiritual realm. Do very big things acting to change this country from the inside.
    Pam M - USA
  • Father God. you are the Lord of all the Heavenly Host. ur army is way bigger and more powerful than the Taliban. Please intercede for your children in Afghanistan. Please protect them and increase their numbers and their strength. May no weapon formed against them prosper.
    Susan B - USA
  • My good and gracious God, I pray for mercy for those in the Taliban, that you will open their eyes & their hearts to the love & peace that only you can provide. I pray they see your light shining bright in my Afghanistan brothers & sisters & that they desire this & ask Jesus into their lives. I ask this in Jesus's name, Amen.
    Janice H - USA
  • Heavenly Father,
    My heart hurts for these Christians in Afghanistan. I pray that you would protect them all from those who would harm them. Keep them safe, and strengthen their faith. Make them discerning. I pray that those captured would be recovered and returned home, and that this struggle would be used for your glory.
    In Your Name,
    Amen
    Sophia H - USA
  • Father, in the name of Jesus, I pray for the safety of our Christian brothers and sisters in Afghanistan. Give them insight into how they can encourage each other and worship together without being found and persecuted. Be a shield around those who have been detained. Enable them to be faithful and a light to others. May they be freed soon. Amen!
    Linda T - USA
  • O dear Lord, I pray for the Christians in Afghanistan. I pray for their safety, and for those who are imprisoned to be released. Please help them to stand firmly in their faith, and if necessary to be able to leave the country.
    Cheryl B - USA
  • Valiant soldiers of Christ, you wear the garment of truth, the helmet of salvation, stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed, and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.
    We pray in the Spirit as you help your enemies see Jesus Christ in the flesh .
    anne a - Canada
  • Lord, please help all Christians who live in Afghanistan to be safe. Help them to lead others including their persecutors to faith in You. Help the Taliban to see You in visions and to repent and come to know You as their personal savior. Help those who remain to stand firm in their faith and continue to find strength and comfort in You. In Jesus Name
    Cynthia H - USA
  • Father God, I pray to You for all of Your followers in Afghanistan. Please keep them safe from violence and discovery by those trying to hurt them, Provide ways for them to obtain their basic material needs and show them what and how You would have them do in their land. Give them Your peace and awareness of Your presence. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Rena B - USA
  • Dear God, please be with those who are missing and those who left. I pray for Your protection, provision and Presence. Please help my brothers and sisters in Christ. I pray for a mighty outpouring of Your Holy Spirit on the Taliban that will lead others to You. In Jesus Name, amen
    Debbie M - USA
  • Dear Lord,
    Please be with the Christians in Afghanistan as they are facing increased threats and persecution. I pray especially for the leaders, that they will be bold in their faith and that You will give them wisdom to shepherd their flock. I pray for their persecutors that You will open their eyes to come to faith in You.
    Amen
    Jehosheba R - USA
  • I pray for the safety of all Christians in Afghanistan.
    Barbara T - USA
  • Our Father, please help all Christians In Afghanistan. Help all civilians and broke down in pieces the taliban forces or renew their hearts and mindsettings to recognize their maker and respect other humanbeings. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Maria D - Finland
  • Father, please protect Christians in Afghanistan and encourage them. Please protect the Christians held by the Taliban and may they be released. By Your omnipotence and grace, soften the hearts of the Taliban, that even they would turn to Your Son, Jesus. May the Church grow in Afghanistan! in Jesus name, amen.
    David L - USA
  • Father, guard Your people in Afghanistan, cover them with Your wings, may mighty angels surround them and their dwellings. Frustrate the enemy and make the Taliban fear to harm them, indeed to fear You. Cause them to question their own lives and beliefs, to see the darkness for what it is, to call to You for rescue. In Jesus' Name.
    Janie B - USA
  • Father,in the name of Jesus, I ask that You weaken the taliban. Would You reveal YOurself to them & may many turn to You!! We are believing that You will speak peace & hope to Your people in afghanistan & around the world. May they remember they are under the shadow of Your mighty wing & see Your mighty hand moving. Peace & deliverance to many IJN
    Lisa T - USA
  • O Jesus, I pray for the Christian Leaders in Afghanistan, give them the strength to continue fighting for you with love and the power of the Holy Spirit. Lord, I pray that you draw men and women to be drawn to you, Jesus. They need you. Help them see their need for Jesus, and protect your people.
    Andrew E - USA
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