Although Nigerien Muslims fast, pray, give alms to the poor, and strive to please Allah, they have no guarantee that Allah will give them eternal life. Pray that the people of Niger would hear about Jesus, who was sacrificed on behalf of all people and...
One young Nigerien Muslim man shared, “I have no peace when I go to bed at night.” Others chimed in, “None of us do.” Pray that God would break the stronghold in these lives of needing to adhere to tradition and submit to Islam. May...
Muslims wash their hands and feet and rinse their mouths before prayer in order to be clean and pure before Allah. Pray that Nigerien Muslims would come into a relationship with the God who desires only a clean heart and is not concerned with our...
The name of Jesus is mentioned throughout the Qur’an. Muslims believe that Jesus was a great prophet, but don’t know that He is the Son of God who died a sacrificial death on the cross and rose from the dead. Pray that believers and missionaries...
Many of the deaf population in Niger are considered outcasts. Often, those that are deaf are no longer called by their given name, but are referred to by a name that literally means, “that person does not understand.” Pray for favor for the deaf Christians and...
Fadas are conversation groups where men daily gather to escape boredom, share job opportunities, discuss politics and religion, drink tea, and share life with one another. Pray that as these fadas assemble throughout Niamey and surrounding cities, the Gospel of Jesus Christ would permeate their...
In Hausa culture, mothers believe that when a new baby is born, they must never leave the baby alone in the room for fear that evil spirits will transform the child. They believe that if the child is left unattended, an evil spirit will rob...
Many Zarma fear rainbows. Some believe that rainbows are serpents that hide in wells and bodies of water that emerge in the rainy season to kill or torment anyone or anything they see from above. Others believe that rainbows are spirits who curse the people...
The Ténéré Tree was at one time considered the most isolated tree on Earth. It was the only tree for over 400 kilometers (250 mi) in the Sahara desert in the northeastern region of Niger. It was once a well-known landmark among nomads and along caravan routes. It...
Niger’s fertility rate is approximately 6.59 births per Nigerien woman. One in 10 children in Niger dies before age five. Pray for the mothers and children in Niger. Pray that the Lord would sustain them within the harsh environment that they live both physically and...