Write a letter to encourage Adam and his family
Please note: all names featured in this campaign have been changed for security reasons
In Saudi Arabia, leaving Islam to become a Christian is so fraught with danger that many choose to keep their faith secret.
A man who knows these dangers well is Adam. Not only did he take the bold step of giving his life to Jesus, he incurred the wrath of his wider family by helping his sister-in-law, Eve, to flee the country because she was facing persecution for following Jesus. To many in Saudi society, the two of them had committed one of the biggest sins a Muslim can commit – leaving Islam.
Because of these brave decisions, Adam has been imprisoned, whipped and threatened with death. Following his most recent court case, Adam was fined the equivalent of around £56,000, having been found guilty of a theft charge he had earlier been acquitted of. Failure to pay the fine will result in a prison sentence. He is already waiting to serve a three-month sentence under the charge of inciting others away from Islam. And further consequences may yet follow as he awaits the outcome of a court case linked to his role in helping Eve escape the country.
Will you write to Adam? He'd love to hear from you! You can also write to his his wife and son.
Guidelines
- This is an email only campaign. Please send text only; do not send images (including any with text on them), audio files, or videos
- Be encouraging and feel free to include one or two Bible verses. For security reasons, please do not use verses that refer to Israel, armies, or war
- Write in simple English. Keep your message brief and print clearly
- Show sensitivity. Please don’t dwell on the recipient’s plight, or share about the blessings of life in your country.
For security
- Do not mention Open Doors
- Do not mention Islam
- Do not refer to Israel, even when using Scripture
- Do not criticise the country’s religion or religious extremists, its government, judicial system or political leaders
- Do not send money or make proposals to help
- You can disclose your first name, but do not provide your full name or address.
Send to us!
Send your messages to messagestosaudiarabia@opendoorsuk.org
And we'll do the rest!
Please note this campaign ends 31 July 2021
