As we continue our 30 days of prayer for Muslims around the world, let us consider the split of Islam. The split occurred due to a fight for power between Mohammed's grandsons, Hussein and Hassan. These men were the sons of Ali and Fatimah, the beloved daughter of Mohammed. Ali was considered the first true, infallible Imam of the Islamic empire after Mohammed's death. Shiite Muslims consider Ali and his two sons to be the rightful successors to Mohammed. Disagreement over succession eventually split Islam into the Sunni and Shiite branches. The Shiite movement is prominent in Iraq and Iran.
Pray today for the millions of Muslim men around the world named Ali, Hassan, and Hussein. Pray that God will reveal Himself to them. Pray for those who commemmorate the death of Hussein each year with the shedding of their own blood. Pray that they would see the value of the blood of Jesus.
Scriptures to pray: Acts 7:56 and 9:1-5 and 1 Peter 1:18-19.
Blessings to you,
Jennifer
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