Away from the coast, North African nations often record the hottest temperatures on earth.
Away from the coast, North African nations often record the hottest temperatures on earth.
Oct. 1, 2026 | North Africa

Forced To Live on a Rooftop for His Faith

[154] prayers in [12] nations have been posted for Waqar.

A North African Christian perseveres in faith despite longstanding persecution from his family. When Waqar was a university student, he heard the gospel and committed his life to Christ. This angered his father, who cut off financial support and kicked Waqar out of the home. He eventually allowed Waqar to return but withheld food and forced his son to live in a shed on the roof, even under the blazing North African sun. For nearly 20 years, he lived that way. “This took a toll on him, physically, mentally, spiritually,” said a front-line worker. “His father told him all he had to do to make it stop was say the shahadah [Islamic declaration of faith] and return to Islam.” But Waqar, who is now 40, refused. Christians have since helped him escape, obtain safe housing and become part of a church for the first time. “It felt like coming home,” Waqar said. He asked for prayer for his faith to grow and for means to support himself.

Write your own prayer for Waqar

  • Heavenly Father, Thank You for the amazing faithfulness of our brother in Christ, who has endured so much for the sake of the gospel. I thank You for bringing him to a church and community of believers and I pray that his faith will grow and that he will receive healing and restoration from the years of pain. May the eyes of his family be opened. Amen
    Jehosheba R - USA
  • Lord, I can only imagine the suffering endured by Waqar for his faith. I pray that You would continue to strengthen him in his faith and to grow and for him to find the means to support himself. Thank You for Your provision. Even though the birds of the air neither toil nor spin, You take care of them. May his father come to know Jesus as Savior.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Oh God, we praise and thank You for Waqar's perseverance in the midst of suffering and persecution from his father and family members and thank You that You have provided him with loving supportive believers who are helping meet his needs. Grant him grace to forgive his father and Lord, please draw his father to Yourself and grant him dreams of you.
    Forrest B - USA
  • In the good name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Elohim Tzvvaot, God of hosts, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we magnify You for faithfulness of Waqar. We ask for goodness, for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, I praise You for Waqar's faith, the way he stood fast in a horrible life for 20 years. I pray for joy for him going forward, but even more, that love and forgiveness would overcome all bitterness in his heart, that even his family would come to You. I pray for his faith to grow, and his thanks to never cease. I ask that he can support himself.
    Kesse R - 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 Waqar. We ask for provision, for transformation, for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, thank You for the work You have done in Waqar's heart and soul. Thank You for providing a way to escape the torture. May he continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior. May You open the door of a work blessing for him. Thank You for Your faithfulness to Waqar and may his life reflect Your goodness. In Jesus, Amen.
    Bruce B - USA
  • Father, what faith our brother Waqar has to suffer year of torture from his family just for serving You. Heal Waqar physically, mentally & emotionally & restore what the enemy has taken. Provide a way for him to work & provide for himself in his own home. Dwell with him & give him peace. Lead him in paths of righteousness for Your name's safe. Amen.
    Ann S - USA
  • Our Father, thank You that Waqar escaped living on a roof, and that he has the support of Your family to encourage him and help him grow in knowledge and love for You. May he be a witness to others whose families have abused them for their faith in Jesus and may he be a comfort to them. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • You deserve the glory, Lord! Thank You for calling Waqar to make You his Lord and Savior, and for providing relief from the terrible living conditions he was forced to endure. Soften his father's heart so that he can come to know You. Help Waqar grow spiritually, mentally, and physically now that he has a church community to intercede for him. 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 Waqar. We ask for compassion, for provision, hedge of protection and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Oh Lord I stand with Waqar and rejoice that he is now found family and safety. Thank you for enabling him to remain steadfast for 20 years as you raised him up as your own son. Continue to fill his heart with hope and with joy as he testifies of your faithfulness, and your goodness. Thank you for restoring Waqar's soul and comforting him.
    Merry K - USA
  • Father God,I pray that you will completely heal Waqar of all of his infirmities.Please continue to provide for him.Thank you that he has come home to those who care about him.i pray that his father will hear the gospel and respond in faith. I pray that you will exalt your holy name in Waqar's life and use what he has been through to draw other to Jesus
    Julia F - USA
  • Mighty Father God, Please provide Waqar with a growing & vibrant faith in Christ. Help him to forgive those who abused him. Please provide a way for him to support himself. Gather those around him to encourage him. Send workers into Your harvest. Please protect our sisters & brothers in Christ in North Africa. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers throughout North Africa: 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 those facing family rejection, like Waqar. Open hearts around believers to You, saving all North Africa!
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Lord, I pray that Waqar will seek Your will for his life and be able to support himself. I pray he will be surrounded by supportive believers and grow in his faith. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Dara W - USA
  • Mighty Father God, thank You for the faithful & courageous Christians in North Africa. Please provide Waqar with a growing & vibrant faith in Christ. Help him to forgive those who abused him. Please provide a way for him to support himself. Gather those around him to encourage him. Send workers into Your harvest. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers throughout North Africa: 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 all facing family rejection, like Waqar. Open hearts around believers to You, saving all North Africa! Ame
    Lisa D - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers throughout North Africa: 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 all facing family rejection, like Waqar. Open hearts around believers to You, saving all North Africa! Ame
    Lisa D - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers throughout North Africa: 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 those facing family rejection, like Waqar. Open hearts around believers to You, saving all North Africa!
    Lisa D - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers throughout North Africa: 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 those facing family rejection, like Waqar. Open hearts around believers to You, saving all North Africa!
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Jesus, provide, bless and strengthen Waqar for his faithfulness for all these years of persecution. Encourage him and bring his family to know you.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Mighty Father God, thank You for the faithful & courageous Christians in North Africa. Please provide Waqar with a growing & vibrant faith in Christ. Help him to forgive those who abused him. Please provide a way for him to support himself. Gather those around him to encourage him. Send workers into Your harvest. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers throughout North Africa: 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 all actively persecuted. Open hearts around believers believers to You, saving all North Africa! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for bringing Waqar to faith in you and for giving him endurance for all these long years of persecution. Thank you for those who helped him escape. Please heal him physically and emotionally and help him to grow spiritually strong now that he has access to this church. We also pray for a way for him to support himself.
    Margaret H - 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 Waqar. We ask for Your gracious touch, healing, hedge of protection and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to him, Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Father, have mercy on your faithful servant Waqar. Bless his faithfulness & endurance thru these many years of suffering. May his family's eyes be opened to the Bread of Life, & be satisfied. Provide food & shelter for him as he grows older. Fulfil his need for fellowship at his church. I pray that North Africa would shine The Light of Jesus.
    Shelly D - USA
  • Father, we ask that you would increase Waqar's faith as he serves you. Help him to be faithful, kind and loving to others. Help him to persevere in his faith and also grow in wisdom and truth. We pray he would find a job so that he can support himself and be independent. In Jesus name.
    Rhonda F - USA
  • Lord You are the God that hears and sees our prayers and needs before we even know what it is. Father Waqar needs to heal from the years of mistreatment and as he seeks You in his need You will help him to experience Your love and strengthen his faith to live for Your purposes. Open his father's heart to his need for redemption and mercy from Jesus
    Teresa S - USA
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