七月份祈禱的要點II
為阿曼祈禱的要點
 Quriyat Villages and Natural Beauty Quriyat (Arabic: قريات, pop. 31,325) is a town and seat of Quriyat district (pop. 58,438), part of the larger Muscat region. Historically it was a significant port city and was occupied by the Portuguese in the 1600s. Today this area is known for its natural attractions, including the Bimmah Sink Hole (pictured), Wadi Al-Arbi’een, Wadi Dayqah Dam, Jebel Aswad (Black Mountain, so named for its distinctive colouring), Majlis Al-Jinn cave complex (the 2nd largest in the world), and pristine beaches rich in marine life. The town of Quriyat has the dubious distinction of holding the world’s record for the warmest ‘low’ temperature: 109 F/42.6 C on June 28, 2018. In Arabic, ‘Quriyat’ is related to the word for ‘villages’. “Whatever village or town you enter, search for an honourable man who will let you into his home until you leave for the next town. Once you enter a house, speak to the family there and say, 'God's blessing of peace be upon this house! ' And if those living there welcome you, let your peace come upon the house.” (Matt. 10:11-13) We bless the towns and villages of Quriyat to receive God’s messengers, and His message! Pray for the Town and District of Quriyat:
Worship with us!: Give Us Your Heart by People & Songs. Jesus, give us Your heart for Oman! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Al-Iqayr, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 1,645 Al-Ibar, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 1,578 Al-Hafri as-Sur, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 1,554 Al-Hafri as-Sahil, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 1,529 Abu Mahar, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 1,508 Al-Murayghat, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 1,455 | 庫雷亞
村莊和自然美景
庫雷亞（https://goo.gl/maps/vt1WVz5eQmQ6wKRu6）（阿拉伯語：قريات，人口31,325）是庫雷亞區（人口58,438）的一個城鎮和中心地帶，是馬斯喀特行政大區的一部分。歷史上，它是一個重要的港口城市，17世紀被葡萄牙人佔領。如今，該地區以其自然景點而聞名，包括隕星深井洞（如圖）、阿爾比恩旱谷、戴卡大壩旱谷、阿斯瓦德山（黑山，因其獨特的色彩而得名）、「精靈議會」洞穴群（世界第二大洞穴群）和海洋生物豐富的原始海灘。庫雷亞城鎮擁有「不光彩的榮譽」，世界上最溫暖的「低溫」記錄：2018年6月28日，氣溫為109華氏度/42.6攝氏度。
在阿拉伯語中，「Quriyat」與「村莊」一詞相關。
「你們無論進哪一城，哪一村，要打聽那裡誰是好人，就住在他家，直住到走的時候。進他家裡去，要請他的安。那家若配得平安，你們所求的平安就必臨到那家；若不配得，你們所求的平安仍歸你們。」（馬太福音10：11-13）
我們祝福庫雷亞的城鎮和村莊接收神的使者和祂的信息！
為庫雷亞的城鎮和轄區禱告：
l 神的榮耀。神將在庫雷亞得榮耀，尊崇和敬拜。（哈巴谷書2：14；詩篇138：4-5） l 神國的擴展。庫雷亞的許多人將會認識耶穌，信徒群體將會扎根，激起 植堂運動。（路加福音1：32-33；哥林多後書10：15-16） l 心靈與頭腦。在庫雷亞人民的頭腦中，屬靈的盲目和束縛將被破除，他們的心靈將萌發對耶穌和真理的渴慕。（哥林多後書4：4，路加福音24：45） l 權柄。用耶穌給你的權柄禱告，這權柄勝過庫雷亞的公國統治權、權勢和屬靈的營壘。求神奉耶穌的名在地上賜下先知的話語，賜下異象、異夢、神蹟和奇事。（馬太福音18：18，哥林多後書10：4） l 復興。願任何生活在庫雷亞的信徒都能被聖靈喚醒，對失喪之人的愛和熱心在他們裡面被激發，並起來滿足他們鄰舍的需要。（路加福音10：2，以西結書37：10） l 供應。願神將祂的供應和福氣帶給庫雷亞所有有需要的人。祂要顯示祂永遠的慈愛，顯明祂國度的賜福，使祂的百姓興旺。（腓立比書4：19，耶利米書29：7） 與我們一同敬拜吧！《讓我們貼合你的心意》（https://youtu.be/UfuiBuusquw），People & Songs。耶穌，向阿曼顯出你的心意！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
伊蓋爾，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：1,645 伊巴爾，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：1,578 哈夫里蘇爾，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：1,554 哈夫里薩赫勒，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：1,529 阿布馬哈爾，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：1,508 穆雷加特，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：1,455 |
 Tribes and Tongues, Part 1 The Lawatiyah The Lawatiyah are the largest Shi'ite group in Oman, practicing Twelver/Jaafari Shi'ism, although there are some Isma'ili roots in the community as well. They are also known as 'Khojas' or 'Hyderabadis', and came from India around 300-400 years ago. Estimates place their numbers between 20,000-30,000. They thrived in commerce, and have held significant positions in government. They traditionally have lived in Muttrah, in a closed enclave on the Corniche, but there are also small communities along the Batinah Coast. They speak a language related to Sindhi, with approximately 5,000-10,000 speakers. God, we pray for the Lawatiyah people in Oman, that they would:
Worship with us!: Ancient of Days by Shane and Shane. Jesus, every tongue in Oman shall worship You! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Al-Hadib, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 1,423 Al-Amrah, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 1,412 Al-Hafri al-Janubiyah, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 990 Al-Basit, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 895 Al-Khuwayrat, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 870 Al-Qurayhah, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 829 | 部族與語言，第1部分
拉瓦蒂亞
拉瓦蒂亞人是阿曼最大的什葉派群體，信奉十二伊瑪目派/賈法裡什葉派，盡管該群體中也有一些伊斯瑪儀派的根源。他們也被稱為「霍加人」或「海德拉巴人」，大約300-400年前從印度來到這裡。據估計，他們的人數在20,000-30,000之間。他們在商業上蓬勃發展，並在政府中擔任重要職務。他們傳統上居住在穆特拉，在沿著山崖的濱海道路的一個封閉飛地（https://theculturetrip.com/middle-east/oman/articles/whats-so-secret-about-omans-forbidden-city-sur-al-lawatia/）中，但沿著巴提奈海岸也有一些小社區。他們講一種與信德語有關的語言（https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luwati_language），大約有5,000-10,000人使用。
神啊，我們為阿曼的拉瓦蒂亞人禱告，願他們：
l 以敬拜和代禱為標誌。馬可福音11：17–便教訓他們說：「經上不是記著說『我的殿必稱為萬國禱告的殿』嗎？你們倒使它成為賊窩了。」（以賽亞書56：7） l 悔改並得到饒恕。路加福音24：47–「並且人要奉他的名傳悔改、赦罪的道，從耶路撒冷起直傳到萬邦。」 l 被聖靈充滿。使徒行傳2：17–「神說，在末後的日子，我要將我的靈澆灌凡有血氣的，你們的兒女要說預言，你們的少年人要見異象，老年人要作異夢。」 與我們一同敬拜吧！《亙古常在者》（https://youtu.be/uoLbMvLDA3Q），Shane和Shane。耶穌，阿曼的萬民都要敬拜你！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
哈迪卜，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：1,423 阿姆拉，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：1,412 哈夫里賈努比亞，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：990 巴西特，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：895 庫韋拉特，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：870 古萊哈，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：829 |
 Tribes and Tongues, Part 2 The Baloch and the Zadjali The Baloch originally come from the coastal regions around the Iran/Pakistan border including the area of Gwadar, which belonged to Oman until 1958. They make up an estimated 15-30% of Omani citizens. They are Sunni, and have their own language (with an estimated 220,000 speakers in Oman). They originally served in the armed forces, and continue to have a heavy presence in the military and the police. The Zadjali are often grouped together with the Baluch, although this small community from the Iran/Pakistan border area has its own distinct language. The language is a mixture of Balochi, Sindi and Persian. Estimated number of speakers range from a few hundred, to 5% of Muttrah, Muscat (several thousand, where they are primarily located). God, we pray for the Baluchi and Zadjali peoples in Oman, that they would:
Worship with us!: Is He Worthy? by Andrew Peterson. Jesus, You are worthy of praise from every tongue in Oman! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Al-Faghrah, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 709 Al-Maragh, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 627 Salwa, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 606 Al-Fulayj, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 505 Al-Hasnat, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 504 | 部族與語言，第2部分
俾路支人和扎賈利人
俾路支人最初來自伊朗/巴基斯坦邊境附近的沿海地區，包括瓜達爾地區，該地區在1958年之前屬於阿曼。他們約占阿曼公民的15-30%。他們是遜尼派，有自己的語言（https://omniglot.com/writing/baluchi.php）（阿曼約有220,000人使用這種語言）。他們最初在武裝部隊服役，現在仍在軍隊和員警中佔有重要地位。
扎賈利人通常與俾路支人歸為一類，盡管這個來自伊朗/巴基斯坦邊境地區的小群體有自己獨特的語言（http://ijllnet.com/journals/Vol_4_No_3_September_2017/6.pdf）。他們的語言混合了俾路支語、信德語和波斯語。據估計說這種語言的人數從幾百人到馬斯喀特穆特拉的5%（他們主要居住在那裡，有幾千人）。
神啊，我們為阿曼的俾路支人和扎賈利人禱告，願他們：
l 用心靈語言清晰地聆聽福音。馬太福音24：14–「這天國的福音要傳遍天下，對萬民作見證，然後末期才來到。」 l 成為門徒和順服的跟隨者。馬太福音28：19–「所以，你們要去，使萬民作我的門徒，奉父、子、聖靈的名給他們施洗。」 與我們一同敬拜吧！《他配得嗎？》（https://youtu.be/6FEuAr8f6bo），安德魯·彼得森。耶穌，你配得阿曼所有人的讚美！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
法格拉，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：709 馬拉，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：627 薩爾瓦，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：606 富萊伊，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：505 哈斯納特，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：504 |
 Holy Spirit Move in Muscat! Today, let us pray for the release of the Holy Spirit over Muscat. At Pentecost, God poured out the promised Holy Spirit, empowering the early church and drawing many to believe. Peter said in Acts 2:17-21, “What you see was predicted long ago by the prophet Joel: ‘In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams. In those days I will pour out my Spirit even on my servants—men and women alike—and they will prophesy. And I will cause wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below—blood and fire and clouds of smoke. The sun will become dark, and the moon will turn blood red before that great and glorious day of the Lord arrives. But everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ We want to see this, so that people in Muscat will call on the name of the Lord and be saved!
Worship with us!: Spirit Fall by Christ Tomlin. Holy Spirit, fall on Your people in Muscat! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Al-Wahrah, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 389 Al-Bidi, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 338 Al-Jahis, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 333 Al-Udhaybah, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 215 Sayh al-Mahamid, Barka district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 55 | 聖靈
在馬斯喀特動工！
今天，讓我們禱告聖靈在馬斯喀特遍地遊走運行。在五旬節，神澆灌應許的聖靈，使早期教會有能力，並吸引許多人相信。彼得在使徒行傳2：17-21中說，
「這正是藉著先知約珥所說的：
『神說：在末後的日子，我要將我的靈澆灌凡血肉之軀的。你們的兒女要說預言；你們的少年要見異象；你們的老人要做異夢。在那些日子，我要把我的靈澆灌，甚至給我的僕人和婢女，他們要說預言。在天上，我要顯出奇事，在地下，我要顯出神蹟，有血，有火，有煙霧。太陽要變為黑暗，月亮要變為血，這都在主大而光榮的日子未到以前。那時，凡求告主名的都必得救。』」
我們想看到聖靈吹過馬斯喀特，好叫馬斯喀特的人呼求主的名而得救！
l 禱告聖靈運行在阿曼的馬斯喀特行政區，激起人們想認識真理的渴慕之心。（馬太福音5：6） l 禱告馬斯喀特的許多人得到關於耶穌的異夢和異象。（約珥書2：28） l 禱告降下神蹟奇事在馬斯喀特，指向耶穌的能力和權柄。（使徒行傳4：30） l 禱告馬斯喀特的信徒在聖靈 的恩賜上得到堅固，並在聖靈的果子中成長。（哥林多前書12：4-11，加拉太書5：22-23） 與我們一同敬拜吧！《聖靈降臨》（https://youtu.be/HAFU06Jxg4k）, 克里斯·湯姆林。聖靈，願你降臨在馬斯喀特的人民身上！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
瓦赫拉，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：389 比迪，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：338 賈希斯，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：333 烏達哈伊巴，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：215 賽赫馬哈米德，巴爾卡區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：55 |
Islamic New Year Happy 1445! Today in Oman is the observed public holiday of Islamic New Year (Arabic: رأس السنة الهجرية, Raʿs as-Sanah al-Hijrīyah), although the calendar officially turned yesterday. The Islamic New Year is also called the Hijri New Year, because on this date in 622 AD Muhammed and his followers emigrated from Mecca to Medina, known in Arabic as the Hijrah. The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, and is 12 days shorter than the Gregorian solar calendar. Thus, all Islamic months/holidays rotate around the year. All religious duties, such as prayer, fasting in the month of Ramadan, the Hajj pilgrimage, and the dates of significant events, such as celebration of holy nights and festivals, are calculated according to the Islamic calendar and based on the sighting of the new moon. And the One sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” And then he said to me, “Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.” (Rev. 21:5) On this New Year’s Day, let us bless the people of Oman to know that One who makes all things new! Worship with us!: All Things New by Hillsong Worship. Jesus, renew the people of Oman in You! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Al-Khatm, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 3,121 Wadi al-Misayn, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 1,516 Halban, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 1,486 Al-Abyad, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 1,408 At-Taww, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 923 Buwah, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 692 | 伊斯蘭新年
1445快樂！
今天是阿曼的公共假日，即伊斯蘭新年（阿拉伯語：رأسالسنةالهجرية，Raʿs as-Sanah al-Hijrīyah），盡管日曆昨天才正式翻過。伊斯蘭新年也被稱為希吉拉新年，因為公元622年的這一天，穆罕默德和他的跟隨者從麥加移居到麥地那，阿拉伯語稱之為「聖遷」。
伊斯蘭曆法是根據月相來測量一年時間的日曆，比基於地球繞太陽運動的日曆短12天。因此，所有伊斯蘭月份/節日都圍繞一年迴圈。所有宗教義務，如禱告、齋月、齋戒、朝覲，以及慶祝聖夜和節日等重要活動的日期，都是根據伊斯蘭曆法和新月的出現來計算的。
坐寶座的說：「看哪，我將一切都更新了。」又說：「你要寫上，因這些話是可信的，是真實的。」（啟示錄21：5）
值此新年之際，讓我們祝福阿曼人民認識那個使一切煥然一新的人！ 與我們一同敬拜吧！《萬物新生》（https://youtu.be/Wz45cFnr66A），新頌敬拜團。耶穌，讓阿曼人民在你裡面重獲新生！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
哈特姆，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：3,121 瓦迪米賽因，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：1,516 哈爾班，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：1,486 艾卜耶德，納 赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：1,408 塔烏，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：923 布瓦，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：692 |
 Tribes and Tongues, Part 3 The Baharinah and Farsi The Baharinah are Arab Shi'a related to those in Bahrain and Eastern Arabia, with their own variety of Arabic distinct from Gulf Arabic, and interspersed with Persian, Hindi, Turkish, and English loan words. Although probably not more than a few hundred people in Oman, they are nevertheless quite prominent, with several members in government and the Diwan of the Royal Court. The Farsi/'Ajami are Persians with a long history of living in Oman, as this area has been under Persian rule at different times in history. Primarily traders and craftsmen, in recent centuries the Persians were known as weavers and coppersmiths. 'Al 'Ajam' means 'non-Arab', and was primarily used to refer to Shi'a Persians in Oman. The Ajami language is a dialect of Persian; however it is unclear if it is spoken in Oman or not. God, we pray for the Baharinah and Farsi peoples in Oman, that they would:
Worship with us!: From the Ends of the Earth by Ryan Kondo. Jesus, every nation, tongue and tribe will be Your spotless bride! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Al-Mahalil, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 395 Al-Hijar, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 341 Al-Hasnat, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 282 Ghubrat at-Taww, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 193 Al-Mihbayl, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 192 Al-Qawrah, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 168 | 部族與語言，第3部分
巴哈里納和法爾西人
巴哈里納人是阿拉伯什葉派，與巴林和阿拉伯東部的什葉派有血緣關係，他們使用的阿拉伯語（https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahrani_Arabic）與海灣阿拉伯語截然不同，還夾雜著波斯語、印地語、土耳其語和英語的舶來語。雖然他們在阿曼的人數可能不超過幾百人，但他們仍然相當傑出，在政府有多名成員以及皇家法院的長官。
法爾西人/阿賈米人是波斯人，他們居住在阿曼的歷史悠久，因為該地區在歷史上的不同時期曾被波斯人統治。波斯人主要是商人和工匠，近幾個世紀以來，他們被稱為織布工和銅匠。「Al 'Ajam」的意思是「非阿拉伯人」，主要用於指代阿曼的什葉派波斯人。阿賈米語（https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achomi_language）是波斯語的一種方言；但目前尚不清楚阿曼是否使用這種語言。
神 啊，我們為巴哈里納和法爾西人禱告，願他們：
l 以敬拜和代禱為標誌。馬可福音11：17–便教訓他們說：「經上不是記著說『我的殿必稱為萬國禱告的殿』嗎？你們倒使它成為賊窩了。」（以賽亞書56：7） l 悔改並得到饒恕。路加福音24：47–「並且人要奉他的名傳悔改、赦罪的道，從耶路撒冷起直傳到萬邦。」 l 被聖靈充滿。使徒行傳2：17–「神說，在末後的日子，我要將我的靈澆灌凡有血氣的，你們的兒女要說預言，你們的少年人要見異象，老年人要作異夢。」 與我們一同敬拜吧！《來自地極》（https://youtu.be/zG11FZNJG2I），里安·近藤。耶穌，每個國家、語言和部落都將成為你無瑕疵的新娘！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
瑪哈利爾，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：395 希賈爾，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：341 哈斯納特，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：282 古布拉特塔烏，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：193 米赫拜爾，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：192 卡瓦拉，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：168 |
 Tribes and Tongues, Part 4 Swahili Speakers There is a long relationship between East Africa and Oman, dating back to 700 AD when Omani rulers fled Ummayad attacks and found refuge in Africa. At various times in history Oman has ruled over large swathes of coastal East Africa, even establishing Zanzibar as its imperial capital in the early 1800s. Swahili speakers may be of 'pure' Arab ethnicity, or mixed Arab African. Many Swahili speakers immigrated from Zanzibar to Oman when Zanzibar gained independence in 1964. These Swahili speakers were more cosmopolitan in outlook and often fluent in English, thus securing high-ranking jobs in the oil industry and government, but also experiencing prejudice because of skin colour or lack of Arabic proficiency. There are an estimated 55,000 Swahili speakers in Oman. God, we pray for the Swahili-speaking peoples in Oman, that they would:
Worship with us!: He Reigns by Newsboys. Jesus, every tribe and tongue sing that You reign! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Qalqal, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 166 Wukan, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 162 Al-Husayn, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 131 Wadi Bu Dhahabah, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 121 Hadash, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 113 | 部落和語言，第4部分
斯瓦希里語使用者
東非和阿曼的關係源遠流長，可以追溯到公元700年，當時阿曼統治者逃離倭馬亞王朝的襲擊，在非洲避難。歷史上，阿曼曾統治過東非沿海的大片地區，甚至在19世紀初將桑吉巴定為其帝國首都。斯瓦希里語使用者可能是「純種」阿拉伯民族，也可能是混合的阿拉伯裔非洲人。1964年桑吉巴獨立時，許多斯瓦希里語使用者從桑吉巴移民到阿曼。這些斯瓦希里語使用者的視野更加國際化，而且通常能說一口流利的英語，因此在石油工業和政府中獲得了高級職位，但也因膚色或阿拉伯語水準不足而遭受歧視。阿曼估計有55,000名斯瓦希里語使用者。
神啊，我們為阿曼的斯瓦希里語使用者禱告，願他們：
l 用心靈語言清晰地聆聽福音。馬太福音24：14–「這天國的福音要傳遍天下，對萬民作見證，然後末期才來到。」 l 成為門徒和順服的跟隨者。馬太福音28：19–「所以，你們要去，使萬民作我的門徒，奉父、子、聖靈的名給他們施洗。」 與我們一同敬拜吧！《他在掌權》（https://youtu.be/aKTqwBetI1I），Newsboys。耶穌，每個部落和語言都歌唱你的掌權！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
卡爾卡爾，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：166 烏坎，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：162 侯賽因，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：131 瓦迪布達哈巴，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：121 哈達什，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：113 |
 Muscat Seekers Come to Jesus We know that the Father is actively at work in Oman, to begin drawing people to His Son, Jesus. Researchers estimate that approximately 2.5% of any given population are open for religious change. So in Muscat region, that means approximately 32,561 people are potentially open! ‘Broad sowing’ initiatives are challenging in Oman, because of laws outlawing proselytization. However, social media campaigns are starting to connect with seekers and beginning to bear fruit. Today, let’s pray for seekers in Muscat region, and the social media efforts to reach them.
Worship with us!: Come to Jesus by Steffany Gretzinger. May many Omani seekers come to You, Jesus! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Al-Fayq, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 103 As-Sudiyah, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 96 Al-Ghafat, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 90 Tawi Lijni, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 85 Al-Qarrah, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 81 Al-Madrah, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 72 | 馬斯喀特慕道者
到耶穌身邊來
我們知道天父正在阿曼積極動工，開始吸引人們歸向祂的兒子耶穌。調查人員估計，在任何既定的人口中，大約有2.5%的人對宗教改變持開放態度。因此，在馬斯喀特行政區，這意味著大約有32,561人可能有開放心態！
由於阿曼法律禁止勸誘改變信仰宗教，「廣泛撒種」計畫在阿曼面臨挑戰。社交媒體活動開始與慕道者建立聯繫，並開始取得成果。今天，讓我們為馬斯喀特行政區的慕道者禱告，以及為社交媒體為接觸他們所做的努力禱告。
l 為可能對屬靈改變保持開放的2.5%馬斯喀特行政區人口（32,561人）禱告。（使徒行傳26：18） l 禱告成千上萬真誠的慕道者在網上更多地了解耶穌，並看到媒體廣告，並參與其中。（詩篇63：1） l 禱告慕道者有勇氣與網路回應者對話，並願意與門徒教導者親自見面。（詩篇27：1） l 禱告慕道者和門徒教導者可以聚會，使他們能夠帶領慕道者委身跟隨耶穌。（馬太福音16：24） 與我們一同敬拜吧！《到耶穌身邊來》（https://youtu.be/R4xazwbcg94），斯蒂芬妮·格雷辛格。耶穌，願許多阿曼慕道者來到你身邊！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
費克，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：103 蘇迪亞，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：96 加法特，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：90 塔維利吉尼，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：85 卡拉，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：81 馬德拉，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：72 |
 Hospitality, Part 1 A Warm Welcome Omanis are known for their generous hospitality, similar to other Arabs in the Gulf and throughout the Middle East. The roots of this go back to Bedouin culture, where travellers on long journeys across the harsh desert relied on being welcomed by strangers they encountered in order to survive. Traditionally, a guest of the Bedouin is to be offered unquestioned hospitality and protection for 3 days, with bountiful honour and generosity. Today, this permeates all Arab cultures, as Omanis and others are eager to host guests in their homes, serve lavish meals, and go out of their way to help a stranger in need. The Arabic welcome greeting of "ahlan wa sahlan" is derived from a longer phrase, حَـلَـلْـتَ أهلاً ونزَلتَ سهلاً which can be translated, "You have come to a people who are like kinsfolk/family, and descended to a place that is smooth/easy, (or not rugged, like a plain)." Another welcome greeting is 'marhaba', commonly replied to with 'marhabtain', or a 'double welcome'. The Omani hospitality ritual centres around coffee, dates, and/or halwa (Omani confection). 'Qahwa'-Omani coffee-is served in small 'finjaan' cups, large enough just for a drink or two. This reflects back to the rarity and preciousness of coffee in the past, which was typically only served to honoured guests. The coffee is lightly roasted, spiced, and unsweetened, and thus served with something sweet to complement it. It is typical for a guest to drink 1-3 cups, and to return the cup to the host with a shake, signifying no more. Omanis use 'coffee' as a verb: 'Have you been coffeed yet?' 'Daughter, coffee the guest.' etc.
Worship with us!: We Are Here For You by Matt Redman. Jesus, You are welcome in Oman! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Al-Ghazaliyah, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 70 Miyaqi, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 58 Tawi al-Qurun, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 51 Al-Hajir, Nakhal district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 50 Hubra, Wadi Al-M’awil district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 5,612 Afi, Wadi Al-M’awil district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 4,657 | 殷勤款待，第1部分
熱烈歡迎
阿曼人以他們慷慨的殷勤款待而聞名，這與海灣地區和整個中東地區的其他阿拉伯人一樣。這種殷勤款待的根源可以追溯到貝都因文化，當時的旅行者在穿越嚴酷沙漠的長途旅行中，依靠陌生人的接待才能生存。傳統上，貝都因人會為客人提供為期3天的無條件款待和保護，並給予他們無微不至的禮遇和慷慨。如今，這種殷勤款待滲透到了所有阿拉伯文化中，阿曼人和其他人都熱衷於在家中招待客人，提供豐盛的 飯菜，並竭盡全力幫助有需要的陌生人。
阿拉伯語歡迎問候語「ahlan wa sahlan」源自一個較長的短語حَـلَـلْـتَأهلاًونزَلتَسهلاً，可翻譯為「你來到了像親戚/家人一樣的人群中，來到了一個平坦/輕鬆的地方（或不崎嶇，像平原）。」另一種歡迎問候語是「marhaba」，通常用「marhabtain」或「雙重歡迎」來應答。
阿曼人的待客禮儀主要是咖啡、椰棗和/或哈爾瓦（阿曼甜點）。阿曼咖啡「Qahwa」盛在「finjaan」小杯中，大到只夠喝一兩杯。這反映了過去咖啡的稀有和珍貴，通常只為尊貴的客人提供。咖啡經過輕度烘焙、加香料且不加糖，因此需要搭配一些甜食來搭配。客人通常會喝1-3杯，然後搖一搖杯子並歸還給主人，表示不再喝了。阿曼人將「咖啡」用作動詞：「有人請你喝咖啡了嗎？」「女兒，給客人倒咖啡喝。」等等。
l 禱告阿曼人能夠歡迎最偉大的客人耶穌進入他們的心靈和生命。 l 禱告基督徒能夠受到阿曼張開雙臂的歡迎，並受到阿曼人家庭和心靈的熱烈歡迎。 與我們一同敬拜吧！《我們等候你》（https://youtu.be/dtj-G1gKnD8），馬特·雷德曼。耶穌，歡迎你來到阿曼！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
加扎利耶，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：70 米亞基，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：58 塔維庫倫，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：51 哈吉爾，納赫爾區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：50 胡布拉，馬維爾旱谷區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：5,612 阿菲，馬維爾旱谷區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：4,657 |
 Hospitality, Part 2 Hospitality in the Bible Hospitality is a central theme of Scripture, in that God welcomes us into His family, and we are to welcome and receive Him into our lives. In the Old Testament, we see how Abraham serving his 3 guests (Genesis 18) is typical of traditional Bedouin/Middle Eastern hospitality. Other shocking Old Testament examples of Lot (Genesis 19) and the Ephraimite (Judges 19) show the extent that these cultures went to in order to protect a guest, even at the expense of sacrificing their own daughters. The story of Jael in Judges 4 is classic Bedouin hospitality, turned on its head. When the children of Israel arrive in the Promised Land, they are commanded to care for the stranger, because they were strangers in Egypt. In the New Testament, Jesus said that those who welcome the stranger, do so to Him. He condemned the stingy hospitality of a pharisee, and commended the women who washed His feet and poured out oil and perfume on them (Luke 7, John 12). Jesus Himself exemplified hospitality, washing the feet of His disciples and giving of Himself lavishly and generously (John 13). And in that vein, He promised that He goes to prepare a place for us, to welcome us to be with Him eternally (John 14). And Jesus Himself longs to receive our hospitality, to be invited into our own lives and commune with us there (Revelation 3). Because Arab/Omani culture is quite similar to the culture of the Bible, local friends here can offer unique insights into the Scriptures. Check out this amazing account of what happened when some Omanis heard the story of Zaccheus, and the beautiful conclusions they drew about Jesus, based on their understanding of traditional hospitality! Declare This: Behold, I’m standing at the door, knocking. If your heart is open to hear My voice and you open the door within, I will come in to you and feast with you, and you will feast with Me. (Revelation 3:20 TPT)
Worship with us!: You’re Welcome in This Place by Maverick City Music. Jesus, You are welcome in Oman! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Musilmat, Wadi Al-M’awil district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 2,468 Al-Lajal, Wadi Al-M’awil district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 2,143 Al-Wasit, Wadi Al-M’awil district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 1,875 Al-Murayghah, Wadi Al-M’awil district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 1,637 Al-Ghubrah, Wadi Al-M’awil district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 723 At-Tuwayyah, Wadi Al-M’awil district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 344 | 殷勤款待，第2部分
聖經中的殷勤款待
殷勤款待是聖經的中心主題，神歡迎我們進入他的家庭，我們也要歡迎他並接受他進入我們的生活。在舊約（https://www.thetorah.com/article/abraham-and-lots-bedouin-style-hospitality）中，我們看到亞伯拉罕如何招待他的三位客人（創世記18），這是傳統貝都因人/中東好客的典型。舊約中其他令人震驚的例子，比如羅得（創世記19）和以法蓮人（士師記19），顯示了這些文化為了保護客人不擇手段，甚至不惜犧牲自己的女兒。士師記4章中雅億的故事是典型的貝都因人的好客方式，只是完全顛覆了。當以色列人到達應許之地時，他們被命令要照顧陌生人，因為他們在埃及是寄居的陌生人。
在新約（https://www.bibleodyssey.org/passages/related-articles/hospitality-in-the-new-testament/）中，耶穌說，那些歡迎陌生人的人，就是歡迎他。他譴責法利賽人的吝嗇款待，讚揚那些為他洗腳並往腳上倒油和香水的婦女（路加福音7章，約翰福音12章）。耶穌本人就是款待的典範，祂為門徒洗腳，慷慨大方地奉獻自己（約翰福音13章）。同樣，祂應許會去為我們預備一個地方，歡迎我們永遠與祂同在（約翰福音14章）。耶穌本人也渴望接受我們的款待，被邀請進入我們的生命並與我們交流（啟示錄3章）。
由於阿拉伯/阿曼文化與聖經文化非常相似，當地的朋友們可以對聖經提供獨特的見解。看看這個令人驚歎的故事（https://mateenelass.wordpress.com/2017/12/08/unexpected-evidence-for-the-divinity-of-jesus-all-the-way-from-oman/），看看一些阿曼人聽到撒該的故事後發生了什麼，以及他們根據對傳統好客的理解對耶穌得出的美好結論！
宣告如下：
看哪，我站在門外叩門，若有聽見我聲音就開門的，我要 進到他那裡去，我與他，他與我，一同坐席。（啟示錄3：20）
l 我們宣告，許多阿曼人民將敞開心扉，聆聽救主的聲音！ l 我們宣告，阿曼人的心門從內部敞開，歡迎救主進來！ l 我們宣告，許多阿曼人將與耶穌一起享用筵席！ l 我們宣告，耶穌君王將受到阿曼每個部落和每個城市的歡迎！Ahlan wa sahlan！ 與我們一同敬拜吧！《歡迎你來到這裡》（https://youtu.be/79ITqFs9St8），Maverick City Music。耶穌，歡迎你來阿曼！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
穆西爾馬特，馬維爾旱谷區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：2,468 拉賈爾，馬維爾旱谷區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：2,143 瓦西特，馬維爾旱谷區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：1,875 穆賴加，馬維爾旱谷區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：1,637 古布拉，馬維爾旱谷區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：723 圖瓦亞，馬維爾旱谷區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：344 |
 Hospitality, Part 3 A Hospitality Prayer Prayer of Intercession to the God of Hospitality (inspired by Hebrews 13: 1-8, 15-16, Luke 14: 7-14) Gracious God, You are a God of hospitality; there is none like You that invites all to come to You. You have invited all to Your home, to Your table, and to Your arms. Lord, would that all [in Oman] would hear and receive this good news. Lord, help us to remember that no one is better than anyone else in Your Kingdom. Help us to then treat each other the way You treat people. Generous God, Because You treat us with Your tender love, we take time to pray for our [Omani] friends, neighbours and others who need You more than ever. Pour out Your healing on all who need it. Be generous with Your transforming love for those who need it in their lives. Bring forth Your reconciliation in families, and in places where it is needed. Gifting God, You give us the gifts of the Spirit to use to further Your Kingdom and to be the Body of Christ in the world. We take time to remember the people devastated by disease and disaster, and to thank you for the restoration that has already taken place. Empower us to continue to be Your hands and feet to continue the work that needs to be done in so many other places. There is none like You God, in Your love, Your generosity, Your gifting and Your hospitality. And we thank You that You are in our lives, working in us and through us to let people [in Oman] know Your kingdom is open to all. In the name of Your Son, who opened the doors for all and broke down barriers that kept people from You, Amen. Worship with us!: Welcome In This Place by Hillsong. Jesus, You are welcome in Oman! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Imti, Wadi Al-M’awil district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 135 Miyaqi, Wadi Al-M’awil district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 126 Al-Jaylah, Wadi Al-M’awil district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 72 Hasma, Wadi Al-M’awil district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 61 Safa al-Abyad, Wadi Al-M’awil district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 59 Al-Urayq, Wadi Al-M’awil district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 52 | 殷勤款待，第3部分
殷勤款待的禱告
向殷勤款待之神的代禱（靈感來自希伯來書13：1-8、15-16，路加福音14：7-14）
仁慈的神，你是好客的神；沒有誰能像你一樣，邀請所有人來到你身邊。你邀請所有人來到你的家中，來到你的餐桌旁，來到你的懷抱中。主啊，但願【阿曼】所有人都能聽到並接受這個好消息。主啊，請幫助我們記住，在你的王國裡，沒有人比其他人更好。請幫助我們像你對待他人一樣對待彼此。
慷慨的神，因為你以溫柔的愛對待我們，所以我們花時間為我們的【阿曼】朋友、鄰居和其他比以往任何時候都更需要你的人禱告。將你的醫治傾注給所有需要的人。對那些生活中需要你的人慷慨地施予你改變人生的愛。在家庭和需要的地方帶來你的和解。
賜予恩賜的神，你賜予我們聖靈的恩賜，讓我們利用這些恩賜來拓展你的王國，成為世界上基督的肢體。我們花時間紀念那些被疾病和災難摧毀的人們，並感謝你已經開始的恢復。請賦予我們力量，讓我們繼續成為你的手和腳，繼續在許多其他地方完成需要完成的工作。
神，你的愛、你的慷慨、你的恩賜和你的殷勤款待無可比擬。我們感謝你在我們的生命中，在我們心中工作並通過我們讓【阿曼的】人們知道你的王國對所有人開放。
奉你兒子的名禱告，他為所有人打開了大門，打破了阻礙人們接近你的障礙，阿們。
Abi Long牧師（https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/07/prayer-for-others-god-of-hospitality.html） 與我們一同敬拜吧！《歡迎來到此地》（https://youtu.be/tnKqTR4yczA），新頌敬拜團。耶穌，歡迎你來到阿曼！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
伊姆蒂，馬維爾旱谷區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：135 米亞基，馬維爾旱谷區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：126 傑拉，馬維爾旱谷區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：72 哈斯瑪，馬維爾旱谷區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：61 薩法艾卜耶德，馬維爾旱谷區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：59 烏賴格，馬維爾旱谷區，南巴提奈行政區。人口：52 |
 Muharram A Month Set Apart As mentioned a few days ago, this is the beginning of the new Islamic lunar year. The first month of the Islamic calendar is called ‘Muharram’ (Arabic: ٱلْمُحَرَّم). It is one of the four sacred months of the year when warfare is forbidden, and it is held to be the second holiest month after Ramadan. This month is often called ‘The Month of Allah’ and its name literally means ‘forbidden’ or ‘prohibited’, like ‘haram’ (foods or acts that are forbidden) or ‘harem’ (women that are forbidden to outsiders). In Oman, it is encouraged for people to pray and read the Quran more during this month, as well as have special days of fasting. Tomorrow, on Ashura, the 10th day of the month there is a special fast; fasting on the 9th and 11th days is also commended, as well as the 'white days’ of the month, when the moon is at its fullest. It is noted in one of the Hadith (sayings of Mohammed) that “the most virtuous fasting after the month of Ramadan is that of in the month of Muharram.” They are also encouraged to reflect upon the previous year, and consider Mohammed’s struggles and emulate his example. “So I will show My greatness and My holiness and make Myself known in the eyes of many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD.” (Ezekiel 38:23) “Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.” (Revelation 15:4) Let us pray for revelation of the true holiness of God to Omanis during this sacred time! Worship with us!: You are a Holy God by Vineyard. Jesus, You are holy! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Al-Ghurayfah, Al-Buraimi district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 7,260 Mazari al-Uqdah, Al-Buraimi district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 5,399 Hafit, Al-Buraimi district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 1,008 Ar-Rabi, Al-Buraimi district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 792 Wasit, Al-Buraimi district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 654 Markaz Wadi Sa / Al-Milayh, Al-Buraimi district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 574 | 穆哈拉姆月
一個分別出來的特別月份
正如前幾天提到的，這是伊斯蘭陰曆新年的開始。伊斯蘭曆的第一個月稱為「穆哈拉姆月」（阿拉伯語：ٱلْمُحَرَّم）。它是一年中四個神聖月份之一，禁止戰爭，被認為是齋月之後第二個最神聖的月份。這個月通常被稱為「真主之月」，其字面意思是「禁忌」或「禁止」，如「haram」（禁止的食物或行為）或「harem」（禁止外人接觸的婦女）。
在阿曼，人們被鼓勵在這個月多禱告、多讀古蘭經，並有專門的齋戒日。明天是阿舒拉節，即該月的第十天，人們將進行特別齋戒；此外，人們還提倡在第九天和第十一天以及月亮最圓的「白日」進行齋戒。聖訓（穆罕默德的言論）中有一段提到：「齋月之後最有道德的齋戒是穆哈拉姆月的齋戒。」人們還被鼓勵反思過去的一年，思考穆罕默德的奮鬥歷程，並效仿他的榜樣。
「我必顯為大，顯為聖，在多國人的眼前顯現，他們就知道我是耶和華。」（以西結書38：23） 「主啊，誰敢不敬畏你，不將榮耀歸與你的名呢？因為獨有你是聖的，萬民都要來在你面前敬拜，因你公義的作為已經顯出來了。」（啟示錄15：4）
讓我們禱告神在這神聖的時刻向阿曼人揭示真正的聖潔！ 與我們一同敬拜吧！《你是聖潔的神》（https://youtu.be/PYaTHKPZcAw），葡萄園敬拜團。耶穌，你是聖潔的！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這 些城鎮和村莊禱告：
古萊法，布賴米區，布賴米行政區。人口：7,260 馬扎里烏克達，布賴米區，布賴米行政區。人口：5,399 哈菲特，布賴米區，布賴米行政區。人口：1,008 拉比，布賴米區，布賴米行政區。人口：792 瓦西特，布賴米區，布賴米行政 區。人口：654 瑪律卡茲瓦迪撒/米萊，布賴米區，布賴米行政區。人口：574 |
 Ashura A Day of Fasting and Mourning Today is Ashura (Arabic: عَاشُورَاء), a special day in Islam for both Sunnis and Shi’ites. It occurs annually on the 10th of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. For Shia Muslims, Ashura is usually observed with large demonstrations of mourning, as it marks the death of Husayn ibn Ali (a grandson of Muhammad), who was beheaded during the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. Among Sunni Muslims, Ashura is observed through celebratory fasting, marking the day of salvation for Moses and the Israelites when they escaped from Egypt by miraculously crossing the Red Sea. In Oman, the Shi'a minority are allowed to celebrate, but in a relatively subdued manner. Shi’ite mosques hang black banners and fly black flags commemorating Husain’s death. In the Muttrah area of Muscat (with probably the largest concentration of Shi'ites in Oman), a procession does take place, but with less drama (and blood) than in other Shi’ite countries. One observer noted: As an outsider looking into the Muttrah events, my most notable observation was the variety of the ritual practices conducted by the different cultural groups. You see, It’s not just Omanis down here conducting a single procession. In true Omani fashion the larger group is mixed with Omanis, Pakistanis, Indians, and Iranians from all the Shia sects. Yet each subgroup recites the poems and chants slightly differently. The result is a haunting gathering memorial for Hussain bin Ali. "Then He broke through and transformed all my wailing into a whirling dance of ecstatic praise! He has torn the veil and lifted from me the sad heaviness of mourning. He wrapped me in the glory-garments of gladness. " (Psalm 30:11-12 TPT)
More information and prayer points about Ashura and Shi’a Muslims can be found here. Worship with us!: O Taste and See by Bethel. Jesus, You turn our mourning to dancing! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: As-Sabkhah, Al-Buraimi district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 452 Al-Fayyad, Al-Buraimi district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 348 Al-Hayl, Al-Buraimi district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 245 Al-Muallaqah, Al-Buraimi district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 245 Al-Harim, Al-Buraimi district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 228 | 阿舒拉節
齋戒哀悼日
今天是阿舒拉節（阿拉伯語：عَاشُورَاء），這是伊斯蘭遜尼派和什葉派的一個特殊日子。該節日每年在伊斯蘭 曆法的第一個月穆哈拉姆月的10日舉行。對於什葉派穆斯林來說，阿舒拉節通常以大規模的哀悼活動來慶祝，因為它標誌著侯賽因·伊本·阿里（穆罕默德的孫子）的去世，他在公元680年的卡爾巴拉戰役中被斬首。對於遜尼派穆斯林來說，阿舒拉節以齋戒慶祝，標誌著摩西和以色列人神蹟般穿越紅海逃離埃及的拯救之日。
在阿曼，什葉派少數派獲准慶祝，但方式相對低調。什葉派清真寺懸掛黑色橫幅，懸掛黑旗，紀念侯賽因之死。在馬斯喀特的穆特拉地區（可能是阿曼什葉派最集中的地方），確實會舉行宗教遊行，但與其他什葉派國家相比，遊行的戲劇性（和血腥）較少。一位觀察員指出（http://beyondtheroute.com/2018/10/10/sultanate-ep-031-ashura/）：
作為一名旁觀者，我最顯著的觀察是不同文化群體所進行的儀式的多樣性。你看，這裡並不是只有阿曼人舉行單一的遊行。按照真正的阿曼風格，較大的群體混入了阿曼人、巴基斯坦人、印度人和來自所有什葉派的伊朗人。然而，每個小群體朗誦詩歌和吟誦的方式略有不同。結果是一場令人難忘的侯賽因·本·阿里集會紀念活動。
「你已將我的哀哭變為跳舞，將我的麻衣脫去，給我披上喜樂，好叫我的靈歌頌你，並不住聲。耶和華我的神啊，我要稱謝你，直到永遠。」（詩篇30：11-12）
l 什葉派信徒相信，在這一天，真主會比其他任何一天都更樂意回應他們的禱告， 並饒恕他們。讓我們禱告，通過福音真理的啟示，許多人會得到饒恕。 l 什葉派非常重視他們的夢境和異象。禱告神賜予他們夢境和異象，幫助他們跟隨耶穌。 l 為什葉派穆斯林禱告，讓他們發現基督，這位復活的君王已經戰勝了一切罪惡、一切悲傷，甚至死亡本身。 l 禱告神將他們的哀悼變成舞蹈，引導他們從悲痛走向歡樂，在耶穌裡獲得生命。 l 禱告什葉派社區敬拜拯救所有國家人民的神的羔羊。
你可以在這裡找到更多關於阿舒拉節和什葉派穆斯林的信息和禱告要點（https://www.frontiers.org.uk/admin/resources/2.pdf）。 與我們一同敬拜吧！《品嘗便知道》（https://youtu.be/m5j75PxS9Bc），伯特利敬拜團。耶穌，你讓我們的哀悼變成舞蹈！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
薩布哈，布賴米區，布賴米行政區。人口：452 法耶茲，布賴米區，布賴米行政區。人口：348 哈伊爾，布賴米區，布賴米行政區。人口：245 穆拉卡，布賴米區，布賴米行政區。人口：245 哈里姆，布賴米區，布賴米行政區。人口：228 |
 Movements in Muscat Rapid Multiplication of Disciples and Churches We want to see the fullness of the Kingdom of God coming into every part of Muscat region, like yeast penetrating the entire batch of dough (Matt. 13:33). And the fastest way for this to happen is by rapidly reproducing disciples and groups (churches), who spread and multiply within and across their families, tribes, social networks, and societies. Acts 6:7 is our heart’s desire and fervent prayer: “God's word reigned supreme and kept spreading. The number of Jesus' followers in [Muscat] quickly grew and increased by the day.” Let’s pray for the church that is forming even now in Muscat:
Worship with us!: Bring Your Kingdom by Kingdomcity. Jesus, may Your Kingdom come to Muscat! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Al-Lusayl, Al-Buraimi district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 108 Al-Mufiyah, Al-Buraimi district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 67 Wadi Ajran, Al-Buraimi district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 57 Al-Harmuzi, As-Sunaynah district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 343 Al-Uwaydah, As-Sunaynah district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 169 Ar-Rihani, As-Sunaynah district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 60 | 馬斯喀特的運動
門徒和教會的快速倍增
我們想要看到神的國度充滿馬斯喀特行政區的每一個角落，就像酵母滲透整個麵團一樣（馬太福音13：33）。而實現這一目標的最快方式是快速重複栽培門徒和團體（教會），他們在家庭、部落、社交網路和社會中擴散和倍增。
使徒行傳6：7是我們內心的渴望和熱切的禱告：「神的道興旺起來【至高無上，不斷傳播】；【馬斯喀特的】門徒數目增加得很多【迅速增長，與日俱增】。」
讓我們為即將在馬斯喀特成立的教會禱告：
l 禱告慕道者/新門徒會組成團體，一起禱告和學習神的話語，形成一個教會。（希伯來書10：25） l 禱告這些新的團體/教會會逐漸成熟和擴張，引領運作良好的重複栽培教會的運動。（使徒行傳16：5） l 禱告這些團體和人際關係網中興起和倍增阿曼人的帶領。（提摩太後書2：2） l 禱告當新信徒、新團體和新領袖湧現時，神在屬靈上保守他們脫離仇敵，遮蓋他們。（彼得前書5：8） l 禱告這些運動會克服阻礙成長的障礙，如恐懼、驕傲、墮落、不合一等。（以弗所書4：1-4，20-23） l 禱告唯獨基督會成為這些團體和運動的根基。（哥林多前書3：11） l 禱告神的國度的豐盛，如同在天堂一樣在馬斯喀特傳播並滲透到社會和文化的每一個方面。（馬太福音6：10） 與我們一同敬拜吧！《你的國降臨》（https://youtu.be/Qx6viqaiOsM），Kingdomcity。耶穌，願你的王國降臨馬斯喀特！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
盧賽爾，布賴米區，布賴米行政區。人口：108 穆菲耶，布賴米區，布賴米行政區。人口：67 瓦迪阿吉蘭，布賴米區，布賴米行政區。人口：57 哈穆齊，蘇奈納區，布賴米行政區。人口：343 烏韋達，蘇奈納區，布賴米行政區。人口：169 里哈尼，蘇奈納區，布賴米行政區。人口：60 |
 Ripe Fields Praying for the Harvest in Muscat As you look around right now, wouldn’t you say that in about four months it will be time to harvest? Well, I’m telling you to open your eyes and take a good look at what’s right in front of you. These [Muscat] fields are ripe. It’s harvest time! (John 4:35–MSG) Muscat has had consistent Gospel witness for decades, with small but growing groups of believers resulting. Let’s pray to the Lord of the Harvest, to thrust out even more labourers, and to reap much fruit! Muscat is the centre of influence and authority in this nation; therefore let us passionately pray for the harvest here, which will cascade down throughout the entire nation.
Worship with us!: The Harvest is Ready by Seth Yates. Jesus, Your harvest is ready in Oman! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Al-Qabil, As-Sunaynah district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 52 Shabiyat al-Khatwah, Mahdah district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 757 Al-Fayy, Mahdah district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 660 Ar-Rawdah, Mahdah district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 555 Al-Juwayf, Mahdah district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 546 | 成熟的莊稼
為馬斯喀特的收割禱告
「你們豈不說『到收割的時候還有四個月』嗎？我告訴你們：舉目向田觀看，【馬斯喀特的】莊稼已經熟了，可以收割了。」（約翰福音4：35）
馬斯喀特幾十年來一直有福音見證，信徒人數不多，但人數在不斷增長。讓我們祈求莊稼之主，趕出更多的工人，收穫更多的果實！馬斯喀特是這個國家影響力和權威的中心；因此，讓我們熱切地為這裡的豐收禱告，將傾瀉到整個國家。
l 我們宣告，馬斯喀特行政區將獲得成熟、豐碩的收成！ l 我們宣告，在馬斯喀特有許多好土壤，將結出三十倍，六十倍和一百倍的果實！ l 我們宣告，馬斯喀特的大門為播種者和收割者敞開！ l 我們宣告，過去在馬斯喀特播下的種子，一定會找到好的土壤，得到澆灌，茁壯成長！ l 我們宣告，馬斯喀特的收割時間是現在，而不是以後！
與我們一同敬拜吧！《莊稼已預備好》（http://https/youtu.be/nzOGMMbemH0），塞思·耶茨。耶穌，你的莊稼已在阿曼預備好了！
馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
卡比勒鎮，蘇奈納區，布賴米行政區。人口：52 沙比亞特哈特瓦，馬赫達區，布賴米行政區。人口：757 法伊，馬赫達區，布賴米行政區。人口：660 勞達，馬赫達區，布賴米行政區。人口：555 朱韋夫，馬赫達區，布賴米行政區。人口：546 |
 A Ninevah Prayer for Muscat Citywide Revival for Oman’s ‘Great City' As Muscat is Oman’s capital and ‘great city’, it is fitting to especially pray for this city’s spiritual awakening. May Muscat be like Nineveh, heeding the Word of the Lord and coming to repentance. Today’s prayer is based on intercession for the great cities of the world, found here. The Ninevites believed God. A fast was proclaimed, and all of them, from the greatest to the least, put on sackcloth. When Jonah’s warning reached the king of Nineveh, he rose from his throne, took off his royal robes, covered himself with sackcloth and sat down in the dust. This is the proclamation he issued in Nineveh: “By the decree of the king and his nobles: Do not let people or animals, herds or flocks, taste anything; do not let them eat or drink. But let people and animals be covered with sackcloth. Let everyone call urgently on God. Let them give up their evil ways and their violence. Who knows? God may yet relent and with compassion turn from his fierce anger so that we will not perish.” When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, He relented and did not bring on them the destruction He had threatened. (Jonah 3:5-10) Father, Nineveh proves that citywide awakening is possible. So Father, we intercede for the great Omani city of Muscat. I pray You will send to Muscat prophets and evangelists that are as effective as Jonah. Prepare Muscat to turn to You in repentance, fasting and seeking Your face. Father, spread the fame of Jesus throughout Oman and may the banner of Jesus be lifted above all in Muscat. May this city be the centre of righteousness for Oman. Lord, as a quarter of all Omanis live in the Muscat area, this gives the opportunity for revival to spread faster in this land. So set Muscat ablaze for You, in Jesus name. Worship with us!: Nineveh by Brooke Ligertwood. Jesus, bring Muscat to repentance and worship of You! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Hadaf, Mahdah district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 497 Al-Khadra al-Jadidah, Mahdah district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 420 Al-Hayl, Mahdah district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 285 Kahil, Mahdah district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 178 Al-Malawi, Mahdah district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 176 Raddat Sa, Mahdah district, Al-Buraimi region. Population: 169 | 為馬斯喀特的尼尼微禱告
阿曼「偉大城市」的全市復興
馬斯喀特是阿曼的首都和「大城市」，因此特別適合為這座城市的屬靈覺醒禱告。願馬斯喀特像尼尼微一樣，聽從主的話並悔改。今天的禱告是基於為世界大城市代禱，可在此處找到（https://www.royalperspectives.com/a-prayer-of-intercession-for-the-great-cities-of-the-world/）。
尼尼微人信服神，便宣告禁食，從最大的到至小的都穿麻衣（或作「披上麻布」）。
這信息傳到尼尼微王的耳中，他就下了寶座，脫下朝服，披上麻布，坐在灰中。他又使人遍告尼尼微通城說：
「王和大臣有令，人不可嘗什麼，牲畜、牛羊不可吃草，也不可喝水。人與牲畜都當披上麻布，人要切切求告神。各人回頭離開所行的惡道，丟棄手中的強暴。或者神轉意後悔，不發烈怒，使我們不至滅亡，也未可知。」
於是神察看他們的行為，見他們離開惡道，他就後悔，不把所說的災禍降與他們了。（約拿書3：5-10）
父啊，尼尼微證明了全城的覺醒是可能的。所以父啊，我們為偉大的阿曼城市馬斯喀特代禱。我禱告你派出像約拿一樣有效的先知和宣教士到馬斯喀特。讓馬斯喀特做好預備，通過悔改、禁食和尋求你的面容來轉向你。父啊，讓耶穌的名聲傳遍整個阿曼，願耶穌的旗幟在馬斯喀特高高飄揚。願這座城市成為阿曼的正義中心。主啊，四分之一的阿曼人都住在馬斯喀特行政區，這為復興在這片土地上更快地傳播提供了機會。所以，奉耶穌的名，讓馬斯喀特為你而燃燒吧。 與我們一同敬拜吧！《尼尼微》（https://youtu.be/m7O9jDf5wqM），布魯克·利格特伍德。耶穌，讓馬斯喀特悔改並敬拜你！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
哈達夫，馬赫達區，布賴米行政區。人口：497 卡德拉賈迪達，馬赫達區，布賴米行政區。人口：420 哈伊爾，馬赫達區，布賴米行政區。人口：285 卡希爾，馬赫達區，布賴米行政區。人口：178 馬拉威，布賴米行政區，馬赫達區。人口：176 拉達特薩，馬赫達區，布賴米行政區。人口：169 |