Omani Arab in Oman

Omani Arabs were among the first people in the Middle East to accept Islam. Most Omani belong to the Ibadi sect of Islam, one of the religion's oldest and most traditional branches. Ibadi principles of puritanism (including reverence for the text of the Koran) and idealism have greatly influenced Arabs in neighboring countries as well. Family ties and religious traditions are strong.

Ministry Obstacles

Omani Arabs are averse to change in general, especially when they think it could threaten cultural traditions. The Omani Arabs are strongly committed to Islam. To follow Jesus in this environment would be difficult, as it would break their traditions of “puritanism.”

Scripture Focus

"Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures,"  Luke 24:45

Scripture Prayer

Pray that the minds of this people group will be opened to understand God’s word by the Spirit Himself.

Prayer Focus

Pray that a strong movement to Jesus would bring whole Omani families and communities into a rich experience of God's blessings. Pray for the Lord to send dreams and visions to Omani Arab family leaders, opening entire clans to the grace of God. Pray for the few followers of Christ among the Omani Arabs to find each other and fellowship together. Pray they would be faithful witnesses to the goodness of Christ to their family and friends.