Day 21 – Nominal Muslims
The rules of Islam are enforced by the elder women in her community, so to avoid their rebuke, she follows the outward, visible rules. Inwardly, however, Ling just wants to feel loved and find purpose in life.
Day 20 – Business Owners
For the Hui, there is a lot of stress in owning and operating a small business. Many of the small businesses are a family operation that will include both husband and wife as well as older children. These small businesses are vital for the economic livelihood of the family.
Day 19 – Teenagers
Mahmed just turned 12 so he’ll soon start attending Friday prayers at the Mosque with his father. He knows being a good Muslim is important but now that he’s getting older he’ll be expected to fast during Ramadan as well.
Day 18 – Illness
Pray for those with illness, that their discomfort would cause them to turn to Jesus.
Day 17 – Brothers and Fathers
The door was opened for an explanation of this scripture. Two Muslim men, both brothers and fathers, clearly heard about how they can take the narrow way.
Day 16 – City Dwellers
In a city of 10 million people in Northwest China, there are more than 150 thousand Muslim peoples. Regardless their profession, there’s money to be made in the city and that’s what fills their days.