Prayer
Pray for: Christian woman wrongly arrested for converting from Islam: Nigerian court
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The Christian Post·August 16, 2026
A Federal High Court in Muslim-majority northern Nigeria has ruled that Islamic religious police have no authority to arrest a woman over her conversion from Islam to Christianity. The ruling curbs the reach of Hisbah, religious police units that enforce Sharia law.
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God of Freedom and Justice, we lift up the church in northern Nigeria, where Your light shines amidst persecution and legal battles. You have shown that no authority can stand against Your purposes — the court's ruling is a testament to Your sovereignty and justice. Strengthen this woman who has boldly chosen to follow Christ, and shelter her under Your wings. May Your Spirit embolden believers across Nigeria, and let their faith be a testament to Your enduring truth. Reveal Jesus to those who oppose His followers, and let love prevail over fear. We trust that You will continue to build Your Church, even in the midst of trials, for Your glory and honor. Amen.
Anchored in
Psalm 91
also: Job 12, 1 John 4