Sep. 24, 2026 | Chad

Bible Translator Perseveres After Family's Abduction

[157] prayers in [13] nations have been posted for Diallo.

A Muslim-background believer is continuing his ministry and Bible translation efforts despite being separated from his family. Diallo Haruna was born into the Fulani tribal group and raised as a Muslim in Chad. He eventually placed his trust in Christ and attended a Bible school in neighboring Nigeria. But when he returned to Chad in 2018, some radical Muslims abducted his wife and young daughter. Today, Diallo serves in translation work and asks people to pray for those efforts and for his ministry. “Pray for more wisdom and to preach the gospel without fear,” he said. “I give my life to preach the gospel, not only to the Fulani but to everyone.” He also hopes to be reunited with his wife and daughter. “If they are still alive, I would like to see them again,” he said.

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  • Heavenly Father, I pray for Diallo, that You will bring him comfort in the face of his separation from his family. Lord I pray that his wife and daughter will return safely and that the family may be reunited to Your glory. Give Diallo strength to persevere in the ministry You have called him to and may his faithfulness be a witness of the gospel. Amen
    Jehosheba R - USA
  • Oh, Heavenly Father, I ask that Diallo's faith would not fail. And that his wife and daughter would be able to be with him again. And they will be comforted, strengthened, able to forgive, and healed from the trauma they've endured both physically and mentally. I pray for dreams and visions for them to encourage them and to be filled with Your Spirit.
    Mary C - USA
  • Father God, I cannot imagine Diallo's grief over the loss of his wife and daughter and stand in prayer for Diallo to be protected physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually in the midst of his bold stand for Jesus and MBB and Fulani. Every day he survives in this hostile environment is a miracle and Lord we ask for grace for him to trust you.
    Forrest B - USA
  • Father God, I cannot imagine Diallo's grief over the loss of his wife and daughter and stand in prayer for Diallo to be protected physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually in the midst of his bold stand for Jesus and MBB and Fulani. Every day he survives in this hostile environment is a miracle and Lord we ask for grace for him to trust you.
    Forrest B - USA
  • Dear Almighty God and Father of us all in Jesus Christ's Name, please help Your people who are being pursued and persecuted and injured and traumatized and tortured all over the world.
    christine s - USA
  • In the transforming name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Jireh, God Who provides, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for transformation of Pastor Diallo. We ask for reunification with family, for provision, for transformation , for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord, Thank You for Diallo. It breaks my heart to hear that he has been separated from his wife and daughter. I pray that he would soon be reunited with them and that Your glory would be revealed in this tremendous trial he is enduring. May You strengthen his family and provide for all of their needs.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Father, thank You for Diallo's faith that carries him through every day to press on toward the mark of the high calling of Yourself. May his passion for You grow and his purpose in life be fulfilled in following and sharing Jesus with the lost. If his wife and daughter are alive, would You make a way for them to be reunited. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Bruce B - USA
  • a steadfast love and faithfulness go before you (Diallo). Blessed are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O Lord, in the light of your face, who exult in your name all the day and in your righteousness are exalted. For you are the glory of their strength.... For our shield belongs to the Lord. Psalm 89:14b-17a; 18a
    Faye H - USA
  • Lord, bless Diallo with wisdom and discernment as he seeks to magnify Your name. Bless his translation ministry, keeping him safe from anyone who seeks to disrupt his work. I pray that he would be reunited with his wife and daughter. Reward his faithfulness, Father. In Jesus' name, amen!
    Jessica M - USA
  • In the compassionate name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Rakhum, God of Compassion, as brothers and sisters in Christ we unite to worship You for faith of Diallo. We praise You for his translation work. We ask for compassion, for provision, hedge of protection and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Mighty Father God, help the Fulani people receive Your Word in their heart language. Please provide for those translators needs & protection. Help Daillo to have courage & wisdom & endurance as he continues the translation. Grant him peace & hope in his family's return. Please protect his wife & child. Bring them home. In the Name of Jesus Christ
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Dear Jesus, comfort and strengthen Diallo. Rescue his wife and daughter. Help all Christians in this region. Provide for them. Give them wisdom and discernment.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • In the gracious name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Rohi, God our Shepherd, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we glorify You for faith of Diallo. We ask for Your gracious touch, healing, hedge of protection and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to him and translation work. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus, Diallo needs your comforting help. Give him strength to stand strong for you. Use him to bring more people to yourself for salvation. You know of his wife and daughter, work a miracle and bring them back together. Protect and provide for him.
    Pamela F - USA
  • Almighty God, I ask that you reunite Diallo with his wife and children. Please guide and direct him as he continues in the ministry of preaching the gospel. Remove all fear and doubt from his mind. Show him the fields that are ripe for harvest. Please bless his ministry and draw many people to faith in Jesus Christ in Chad. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Julia F - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Chad: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, particularly separated families like Diallo & his family. Open hearts around believers to You, saving Chad, bringing peace & hope! Amen
    Lisa D - USA
  • Mighty Father God, help the Fulani people receive Your Word in their heart language. Please provide for those translators needs & protection. Help Daillo to have courage & wisdom & endurance as he continues the translation. Grant him peace & hope in his family's return. Please protect his wife & child. Bring them home. In the Name of Jesus Christ
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Chad: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, particularly separated families like Diallo & his family. Open hearts around believers to You, saving all Chad, bringing peace & hope!
    Lisa D - USA
  • God bless Diallo for his perseverance in serving you as a minister of the gospel. He has great reasons to live in fear. Still, you have been his source of courage. Make his faith firm, that he may serve without fear. Keep hope alive in him, and restore his family to him. I pray in the precious name of Jesus. Amen.
    Robyn P - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Chad: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially separated families like Diallo & his family. Open hearts around them to You, saving all Chad, bringing peace & hope! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father, such a burden, a cross to bear. You alone know. May Your perfect will be done here. Look upon Your son with grace. Have mercy. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Claire C - Barbados
  • Lord, thank You for Diallo and all that he has suffered for the sake of Christ. Thank You that he continues to trust and follow You despite the persecution. Help him to gain more wisdom and to preach the gospel without fear and the translation work in progress. Also that he will be reunited with his wife and daughter if they are still alive. In Jesus
    Cynthia H - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Chad: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, particularly separated families like Diallo & his family. Open hearts around them to You, saving all Chad, bringing peace & hope! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Oh Jesus, let Fulani's family go out of the hands of the enemy! Deliver them from the terror and oppression because of his faith in You. May they never lose hope in Your provision and abilities Jesus - You have the keys to all prison doors and You hear their cries - Jesus! Go LORD! Set them free physically and emotionally from their persecution!
    K D - USA
  • Dear Father, by the power of Your Holy Spirit, grant Diallo to be a fearless preacher of the gospel for Your glory and the good of all those lives he touches. Bless his translation work and grant him the wisdom he desires. May he bring you great joy as he lays down his life for Jesus' sake. Please reunite him with his wife & daughter to comfort him.
    LAURA G - USA
  • Dear God please help Diallo continue his mission for you. Please reunite him with his wife and daughter because through you Lord all is possible. He is your faithful servant and has suffered great loss. May he continue to have faith in you and spread your word far and wide. God protect him and surround him with your army.
    Dona D - USA
  • Mighty Father God, help the Fulani people receive Your Word in their heart language. Please provide for those translators needs & protection. Help Daillo to have courage & wisdom & endurance as he continues the translation. Grant him peace & hope in his family's return. Please protect his wife & child. Bring them home. In the Name of Jesus Christ
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Chad: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them in severe persecution, particularly separated families like Diallo & family. Open hearts around them to You, saving all Chad! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father I thank you for Diallo. For his strong faith in You. Please continue to bless the translation work and his ministry to those around him. Please also reunite him with his family. I pray they are still alive and that they are also saved. I pray for the kidnappers to be saved Lord. Please do a mighty work in this place. For Your glory. Amen.
    Nadine P - United Kingdom
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