MOGADISHU, Somalia — A Somali man received serious injuries when his relatives attacked him for putting his faith in Jesus Christ.
The man’s wife has also left with their five children to live among Muslim family members.
Muslim relatives of Mohammad Abdul, 40, attacked him May 5 at his home in the port city of Kismayo, a source told Morning Star News.
After recovering from his injuries, Abdul moved to another city for safety.
Abdul had put his faith in Jesus Christ in March through the ministry efforts of a Somali pastor. Abdul and his family met with the pastor each evening to pray and study.
Some of Abdul’s children mentioned to other individuals that the family had been meeting and praying with a pastor. After this information was disclosed, one of Abdul’s children was beaten and bullied by other children.
Abdul’s relatives also forcibly entered his home and attacked him with a knife for leaving Islam.
Morning Star, quoting the U.S. Department of State, says the constitution of Somalia establishes Islam as the state religion. Promotion of any other religion is prohibited.
Somalia is No. 2 on Open Doors’ 2024 World Watch List of places most difficult to be a Christian.
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