Malaysia, Southeast Asia

Population: 23,953,136
Christians: 9%
Dominant Religion: Sunni Islam
Persecution Ranking: Not Ranked
Political Leader: Prime Minister Abdullah bin Ahmad Badawi
Religious Freedom in Constitution: Yes

Although Islam is Malaysia's official national religion, Malaysian Christians have not generally suffered from direct attacks. However, a radical Islamic opposition party has become increasingly influential. Their stated aim is to establish Malaysia as an Islamic State with the Qur'an as the primary source of legislation. Muslim converts from certain states already face difficulties.

Prayer points:
Pray that Prime Minister Badawi would have the courage to resist attempts at further Islamisation in Malaysia.
Pray that the government and courts would allow Christians from a Muslim background to register as Christians.
Pray that the Christian Church would be strengthened through Christlike leadership and unity and continue to grow in numbers.

Father in Heaven, we pray for the nation of Malaysia today. We thank You that Christians in this country enjoy relative freedom to worship You and ask that this would continue and increase. We ask You to give Christian leaders much wisdom for leading the churches in this nation. May citizens from every kind of background in Malaysia discover that God hears, and gives life, in the person of Jesus Christ. We pray that Christianity would not be seen as a foreigners' religion but as truly good news for all Malaysians. Amen.

ADDITIONAL INFO ON MALAYSIA

Prayer moves the hand of God. Once there is sustained, strategic, and informed prayer in the 10/40 Window, we will witness massive numbers of unreached people coming to Christ. Pray that it will happen in our generation.- Beverly Pegues

1040

The 10/40 Window is located from 10 degrees to 40 degrees north of the equator, which includes Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

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