Nearly all Qataris are Muslims and most Christians in the country are foreign workers. The constitution protects religious freedom, but expat Christians can usually only meet in assigned compounds. During 2011, several foreign workers were deported for their Christian activities. Converting from Islam to Christianity is considered apostasy and converts face persecution from family and the government. The year 2011 saw unprecedented levels of social unrest and the local population seems more open to change.
Pray:
- For opportunities for foreign Christians to share the love of Jesus
- That the growing desire for change will lead to more openness to the gospel
- For Open Doors partners delivering Christian literature and multi-media resources to Qatar.
