Day 15 - Balancing the Scales

Transcript:Day 15 Across the three main sects of Islam, Ramadan is observed religiously but a bit differently depending on if you are Sunni, Shia, or Sufi. For example, Sunni’s will traditionally break the fast at sunset, while Shia’s will wait until it is entirely dark. Suf’s (or more mystical Muslims) often include chanting Allah’s name as the fast is broken. Extra prayers later in the night during this month also count as “extra” towards covering your sin and balancing out the scales of your good and bad deeds. Let’s pray for all Muslims to be united under the Name of Jesus who alone sets them free and restores their relationship with God. Father, we pray today for those across the Muslim world, Sunni, Shia, Sufi and beyond to come to you. Through different traditions and means we see them reaching out for relationships and forgiveness of sins. We see a zeal for obedience before God and a pride in walking in legalistic righteousness. Jesus, You are the One way home for every one of us so we cry out now on behalf of Muslims and ask that you would turn their feet in the way of Peace and reveal yourself to them this Ramadan. Meet them as they break their fast, in the middle of the night as they pray, in their times of reflection and weariness. Come Jesus, come. We pray this in the Name of Jesus. Amen. Consider Meditating on John 14:1-7. If you know Muslim, ask them with the intent to listen: What are some traditions of Ramadan that you particularly appreciate?