Kuwait

The constitution provides for freedom of religion but places some limits on religious practice. Most Christians are foreign workers and are free to meet informally for worship. However, religious minorities experience some discrimination as a result of governmental policies. Non-Muslims find it difficult to obtain legal permission to establish new places of worship and the evangelisation of Muslims is prohibited. The government requires Islamic religious instruction for all students in public and private schools. Teaching Christianity is prohibited, even to legally recognised Christians.

Examples of Persecution:

• Reports reveal that Christians have been arrested, and others have fled the country, because of their faith

Open Doors is: not currently working in Kuwait

Please Pray:

• Praise the Lord for the increase in number of Christians in Kuwait. Pray that they will remain strong in their faith.
• That the government restrictions on worship would be relaxed
• The country has recently faced violence from militant Islamists, some of whom are alleged to have links with Al Qaeda. Pray for wisdom for the government in dealing with extremists.