Oman
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About Oman
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Oman is located at a very strategic position- the confluence of the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea. The current sultan came to power in 1970 and is credited for bringing security and stability and introducing democratic reforms. Even as many Arab states have succumbed to sectarian violence and political tumult, the Sultanate of Oman did not experience any major violence or serious uprisings. Oman is the country of Ibadi Islam, a sect which is supposed to be far less violent than mainstream Sunni or Shia. The constitutional provision regarding religious freedom is full of contradictions: On the one hand, it provides for religious freedom, but then states that the practice of freedom of religion should not violate established customs, public policy or public morals. There is fear that the fighting in Yemen might have a spill-over effect.
Prayer Points for Oman
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About Oman
- Leader:Sultan Qaboos bin Said
- Government:Absolute monarchy
- Population:3.6 million (234,000)
- Main Religion:Islam
- Persecution Level:High
- Source of Persecution:Islamic extremism
Oman is located at a very strategic position- the confluence of the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea. The current sultan came to power in 1970 and is credited for bringing security and stability and introducing democratic reforms. Even as many Arab states have succumbed to sectarian violence and political tumult, the Sultanate of Oman did not experience any major violence or serious uprisings. Oman is the country of Ibadi Islam, a sect which is supposed to be far less violent than mainstream Sunni or Shia. The constitutional provision regarding religious freedom is full of contradictions: On the one hand, it provides for religious freedom, but then states that the practice of freedom of religion should not violate established customs, public policy or public morals. There is fear that the fighting in Yemen might have a spill-over effect.
Prayer Points for Oman
- Pray for Christian converts from Islam who lose custody of their children upon divorce.
- Pray for strength in spite of the persecution that Muslim Background Believers face.
- Pray for Christian children who feel pressured to conform to Islamic values and customs.
