Baptized former Muslims often face harsh and even deadly repercussions.
Baptized former Muslims often face harsh and even deadly repercussions.
Jul. 10, 2025 | Iraq

Christian Family Flees Threats

[9] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Qasim and Zaynab.

When Qasim and his wife, Zaynab, became followers of Christ in 2016, their Shiite Muslim family immediately rejected them and threatened their lives. Zaynab’s brother beat her and told her to leave her “infidel” husband. Eventually, the couple and their young children fled Iraq, but Zaynab’s brother continues to harass them over the phone, saying he will kill them if he finds them. Islamists seeking their location attacked Qasim’s father and one of his younger brothers, sending him to a hospital with broken legs and in a life-threatening coma. The constant threats have severely affected Zaynab’s mental health, and she struggles to function and care for her children. Front-line workers request prayer for Zaynab to experience the Lord’s peace, for a safe place for the family to live, for healing and salvation for Qasim’s brother, and for wisdom for Zaynab.

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  • Dear lord Jesus we pray for Qasim and his wife Zaynab, for your protection and guidance over their family and let your presence bring peace to their lives in Jesus name amen
    Great O - Nigeria
  • Gracious God, may Zaynab encounter others who follow Jesus who can help her encounter your peace and healing instead of her own mental turmoil. May she know herself to be surrounded by the body of Christ, and may her brother-in-law come to know you so that the family may rejoice and serve you together.
    Brett T - USA
  • ABBA FATHER, I pray that You will protect Qasim and Zaynab and their children and for healing and salvation for Qasim's little brother and grandfather from harm! Please fill Zaynab with Your peace, love and joy, so that she may be healed emotionally and spiritually so that she can take care of her children, in JESUS' loving name I pray, Amen!
    Michael V - USA
  • Dear Father, this dear couple needs you desperately. Be their strength. Keep them in the peace that is incomprehensible, that can only come from you in desperate times. Keep them safe physically, emotionally, and spiritually from the attacks of the destroyer. Use his schemes for Your high and holy purposes in their lives. Rescue them. Give them a home.
    Aleta C - USA
  • Father God, bless Qasim & Zaynab with peace & courage & wisdom & a safe place to live. Heal the physical hurts of the family- for Qasim's father. Heal the mental anxiety for Zaynab. Grow them up in You and help them to forgive their persecutors & to proclaim Christ & see Your provision for them continually. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Thank you Father that Qasim and Zaynab have physically escaped the persecution of Zaynab's family. Help them get a new phone number so the phone harassment may cease. Protect them keep them in safety. Lord Jesus flood Zaynab's heart with the peace that only you can give. Give her strength to care for her children.
    IJN, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Thank you Father for Qasim and his wife,thank you also for the salvation of their souls!
    We pray for Zaynab to experience your peace, for a safe place for the family to live, for healing and salvation for Qasim's brother, and for wisdom for Zaynab in Jesus name we ask.
    Michael O - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    As stated, we request prayer for Zaynab to experience the Lord's peace, for a safe place for the family to live, for healing and salvation for Qasim's brother, and for wisdom for Zaynab. We know You love us and will look after Your children.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Beloved Father: Please deliver Qasim, Zaynab, & their children from further attacks! Grant Your peace unto Zaynab & give her the strength to care for their children. Strike terror into the hearts of their persecutors that they would repent before You, turning to Christ. Heal Qasim's younger brother. We pray these things in the precious Name of Jesus.
    Mario C - USA
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