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While most Omanis practise a moderately conservative form of Islam, there is almost no tolerance for family members who convert to Christianity due to a strong clan mentality. Omani citizens who convert are put under pressure from family and society to recant their faith. They can be expelled from the family home, lose their jobs and face problems over child custody and inheritance, so many keep their faith hidden.
Immigrant Christian communities are tolerated, providing they avoid sharing their faith with Muslims, but their facilities are restricted. Christian meetings are monitored to record any political statements and determine if Omani nationals are attending. All religious organisations must be registered with the authorities. Immigrant Muslims converting to Christianity experience pressure similar to their home countries, as they often live within their own national or ethnic communities.
Omani society is still very tribal. Levels of pressure on Christians tend to be higher in rural areas, where social and family control is generally greater. But even in cities such as the capital, Muscat, converts live under high pressure. Omani Christians face far more persecution and discrimination than immigrant believers.
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There have been several reported incidents involving the community of converts from Islam to Christianity. Average pressure remained at a very high level for Christians, especially these converts. All Christians continue to be closely monitored by the government, with government pressure increasingly limiting Freedom of Religion and Belief
Open Doors supports the body of Christ on the Arabian Peninsula by organising prayer, distributing Scripture resources, and training believers and pastors.
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your church in Oman, and for all the ways that You are revealing Your Son to the Omani people. Protect and strengthen Christians who hide their faith, and comfort believers who have suffered for choosing to follow You. Help Christians to find church communities where they can flourish, and bless immigrant believers with creativity in how they share the gospel with others, Amen.
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