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Pakistan

Test: Pakistan, a nation rich in history and diversity, faces deep challenges of political instability, economic hardship, and religious intolerance. With a Muslim majority and a small yet vibrant Christian community, the Church endures persecution but continues to grow. Pray for peace, protection of minorities, and a spiritual awakening…

Pashtun

The Pashtun people are situated in the rugged mountains and valleys of northwestern Pakistan. They are the second-largest ethnic group in Pakistan with a population of over 40 million and are a people defined by four pillars of identity: heritage, Islam, the Pashtunwali code of honor, and the Pashto…

Persia

Persia  the first true superpower, stretching from the Balkans to the Indus Valley.  It was known for its efficient administration, cultural tolerance, and vast infrastructure,  The area now widely known in the West as Persia (Iran). This name came from Persia  Fars, a region in southwestern Iran and the core…

Saudi Arabia

Known for its vast desert landscapes, Saudi Arabia also boasts beautiful coastlines along the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. This arid land is the birthplace of one of the fastest growing – and second largest – religions in the world: Islam. In place of a constitution, the nation abides…

Shaikh

The Shaikh Muslims of Uttar Pradesh, India, often referred to as Hindustani Musalman, form one of the largest Muslim populations in any single region of the world. According to the 2011 Census, Muslims number over 38.4 million, accounting for nearly 19.3% of the state’s population—greater than several Muslim-majority countries,…

Somalia

Somalia sits at the Horn of Africa where the Indian Ocean meets the Gulf of Aden, with the longest mainland coastline on the continent. Home to roughly 20 million people and one of the youngest populations in the world, Somalia is also among Africa’s most ethnically homogeneous nations. Over…