Handing out Bibles, or leaving them to be found, is dangerous in Iran.
Handing out Bibles, or leaving them to be found, is dangerous in Iran.
Mar. 06, 2025 | Turkey

Beaten Bible Distributor Needs Surgery

[2] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Faraj.

A believer named Faraj has needed multiple surgeries after severe persecution. Faraj would carefully place Bibles on empty bus seats in Iran, praying people would find them, read them and come to know Jesus like he did. Eventually, Iranian authorities discovered his clandestine Bible distribution program and arrested him. His jailers tortured him, knocking out numerous teeth and breaking his back. When they stopped their abuse, Faraj fled to Turkiye, where the body of Christ helped provide for replacement teeth and two back surgeries. Faraj is scheduled for a third surgery and requests prayer for its success and for an end to his pain. He also requests prayer for dealing with the stress of being separated from his wife.

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  • Beloved Father: Thank You for the bold witness of brother Faraj! Please may this next surgery be successful & help to alleviate his pain. Thank You for Christians who have helped him. Please protect & provide for his wife. Please cause his persecutors to know Your displeasure until they come before You with broken & contrite hearts, seeking forgivenes.
    Mario C - USA
  • Father in Heaven, Thank You for Faraj's faithful witness despite the fierce battle he has faced. Praise God for the believers in Turkiye who have helped him with his injuries; bless them for their kindness. Grant Faraj complete healing to be free from pain and to be reunited with his wife. May his persecutors turn to You for forgiveness and salvation.
    Bill P - USA