38. oman
Region
Middle East
Christian population
191 000 (4%)
Main relegion
Islam
Main threats
• Islamic oppression
• Clan oppression
• Dictatorial paranoia
Persecution in Oman depends significantly on a follower of Jesus’s nationality. For example, foreigners are largely able to worship freely – as long as they don’t share their faith. But any converts from Islam can risk significant pressure from their family, the government and the surrounding community to recant their faith. They can be expelled from their jobs and homes and face problems with child custody and inheritance.
Foreign-born Muslims converting to Christianity are primarily controlled by the social environment where they live. Some may not face heavy persecution, while others will be subject to significant pressure. Often, the social norms of their home countries apply.
The Omani government has continued to deport expatriate Christians accused of proselytising. Omani converts from Islam to Christianity, and several expatriate Christians have been detained following such accusations in the recent past.
Total score
70%
Pressure
81.4%
Violence
13.3%
Please pray
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Pray that God will protect native Omanis who can face severe restrictions if they convert from Islam, and for them to safely find a Christian community.
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Pray that Christians, especially new believers, will remain trusting and hopeful, even as authorities try to squash their faith via different methods of persecution, such as summoning converts for interrogation.
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Ask God to sustain believers and to help them to wisely and courageously live out the Gospel.