In a recently published post, ISIS threatened Christians in sub-Saharan Africa if they did not embrace Islam.
Through a media outlet friendly to their cause, the Islamic State published this threat.
“If the Christians of Africa wish to be safe and escape the cycle of killing, they should know that our pure Islam grants them the freedom to choose between three options.
“First: Islam – thus becoming our brothers in iman [faith], with the same rights and duties.
Second: Paying the jizya [poll tax] in humiliation and submission – thereby preserving their blood and living securely in their villages. And third: If they refuse both Islam and the jizya – then death and expulsion, which they have been experiencing and suffering for years.”
“The editorial praises the group’s “jihad” involving the targeting and killing of Christians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Mozambique while inciting ISIS adherents in Europe to “exact” what it calls a divine verdict against Christians in their own regions,” reported MEMRI Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (opens in new tab)on Oct 7.
Such a publication is confirmation of the extremist intent against Christians in parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
You can act
Arise Africa is an Open Doors campaign aiming to strengthen four million Christians across sub-Saharan Africa. You can add your voice by signing the Arise Africa Petition today.
When we reach one million signatures, Open Doors will present the petition to the UN and local governments.
Pray
- Pray for the Lord’s protection over Christians in frontline areas across Africa, and specifically those in DRC and Mozambique. pray that they may experience the Lord’s provision to them on a daily basis.
- Pray for all pastors and lay leaders shepherding people in these affected areas. Pray that they would experience wisdom as they serve these embattled Christians and bring spiritual nourishment in extraordinary circumstances.
- Pray for the Lord’s grace to teams working amid these circumstances. Pray for physical and spiritual strength as they continue to minister. Pray that daily “thorns and thistles” would not distract from their service to the most vulnerable among us.
