Day 28 of 30

Written by Chas from the Mahabba team

Inspired by today's entry in the 30 Days of Prayer booklet, but with a UK twist!

If you’ve not signed up to receive the daily prompts to your inbox - see here →

Daily verse

Thought for the day

London - "I have many people in this city"

There are over a million Muslims in London, a third of all Muslims in the UK. Muslims are very visible on the streets as many have become outwardly more religious. Girls as young as five can be seen wearing headscarves on occasion. Often men adopt beards and dress in the style of Muhammed.

Following radical attacks, these images can conjure fear in the minds of some. Yet the vast majority of Muslims are peaceful, and simply getting on with their ordinary lives. The reason for the more Islamic dress is most commonly a show of pride in their identity as they feel under scrutiny in these troubled times. And let's not forget the terrible attacks on Muslims too. When local mosques are visited, or simple conversations had in the street a warm welcome is given with gentleness and a deep respect for God.

London has thirty three boroughs. Currently eleven have a Mahabba prayer group. These groups meet regularly to pray for their borough and to offer training in sharing faith with their Muslim neighbours.

Prayer for the day

Pray for more Mahabba groups to start in London. Pray too that churches will engage more with the Muslim population around them by building bridges with local Muslim communities, reaching out in love, sharing Jesus and making disciples who reach their own community

Daily action

Please note: actions were written before the COVID-19 pandemic. Please consult the latest advice from your local public health authority or government and adhere to any current restrictions on travel or social situations.

If you live in London, or visit it this year, pray as you move around its streets for the Muslims who live here. Pray for a Mahabba group to start in each borough.

Your turn

Let us know how it went! Leave a comment on our online community platform, Discourse, or tag us on social media with the #lovefast hashtag on social media.

Resources

Guidance on hosting iftars

A reminder of some some helpful guidance and food for thought from the Church of England in light of past media coverage of churches hosting iftar meals.

Also, please consult the latest advice from Public Health England or your relevant authority for guidance on travel and social situations.

You can read and discuss the guidance and recent events on Mahabba's online community area, Discourse.

Alternatively, a PDF version is available here. If you've not registered for Discourse, you can do so quickly here.

Prayer materials

Do you want to involve your church in blessing Muslim people through prayer and friendship?

There are new 30 Days of Prayer church resources available for you:

• Pray Together as a Congregation

• Small Group Session

• Night of Power Prayer Meeting

• Prayer Walk Guide

What’s your next step after 30 Days? There are loads of resources to help you on your journey.

Partners of 30 Days of Prayer

Please see the footer on the 30 Days of Prayer website