My friends and I walk up these steps to school every day. We have uniforms and red scarves that we are required to wear. School takes up most of our time. We are at school for about 10 hours a day with another 4-5 hours of homework each night. Then on the weekends most of us take private training classes to help us learn more.

I do not know much about Islam. When I was younger, my dad took me to the mosque. I learned the Arabic prayers. Now, children are not allowed to go to the mosque. I was supposed to learn Arabic at the mosque during winter and summer break this year. That has been stopped also. I do not understand why. My parents are afraid of what might happen next.

Prayer Requests

• Pray as persecution against Islam grows in China that Christians will reach out and love the Hui.
• Pray that persecution will cause Hui to question Islam and open doors for them to hear and receive the Gospel.

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