43. Comoros
Region
Africa
Christian population
4 600 (0.5%)
Main relegion
Islam
Main threats
• Islamic oppression
In the Comoros Islands in southeast Africa, religious minorities, especially Christians, are subjected to extreme constraints when it comes to openly sharing or even discussing their faith. For Christian families, particularly converts from Islam, the challenges are even more acute. They must send their children to Islamic schools or face alienation. Public worship or even conversing about Christianity in public spaces can be interpreted as proselytising, a punishable offence.
Anyone suspected of converting to Christianity can be ostracised by the larger community, creating an environment where religious freedom doesn’t exist. Because of this, many Christians – especially those who have converted from Islam – are forced to live out their faith in secret.
Total score
68%
Pressure
77.4%
Violence
18.9%
Please pray
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Ask God to protect and sustain converts from Islam as they can face significant oppression from their family and community.
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Pray for Christians forced to follow Jesus in secret, as being revealed as a Christian would mean brutal persecution.
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Pray that God will make a way for church leaders and churches to find community.