Many Arabs moved to Austria in the 1960s as migrant workers. The highest concentration of them live in the western area called Vorarlberg, since it has several small industrial towns. The capital city of Vienna has the second-largest Arab population. The approximately 101,000 Arabs living in Austria are usually Muslim, which means that they follow the teachings of Muhammad. Within the past decade, following violence in Austria from radicalized Muslims, Arabs have faced some difficulties, with restrictions being placed on certain aspects of their religious life. God is providing an opportunity for a good life, but also for them to hear His good news. Although some materials are available in their Arabic language, the Arabs in Austria are not being engaged with the gospel. Pray that they will not let their hearts “be troubled” with the difficulties around them, but instead “believe in God” and “believe also in [Jesus]” (John 14:1 ESV). Pray that they will encounter Jesus, “the way, and the truth, and the life,” so they may know God the Father (John 14:6-7 ESV). Pray for local believers and churches to love their Arab neighbors and joyfully share the good news of Jesus with them.
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