Hunted for Following Jesus

In some communities, Muslims who leave Islam to follow Christ face rejection, threats, violence, and even death because of their faith. For Muslim-background believers, choosing to follow Jesus can place their lives at serious risk. This is what happened to Mugambo Ismail, a Muslim-background believer in Bundibugyo, Western Uganda, who survived a violent attack after choosing to follow Jesus Christ. On Sept. 22, Ismail narrowly escaped death after a group of Muslim men seized him. “They tied me up and ordered me to deny Jesus,” Ismail said. “When I saw them holding swords, ready to slaughter me, I knew I was about to die.”

Ismail said the incident occurred at around 8:30 p.m. as he returned home from evening prayers. He said the assault was a planned operation involving individuals associated with a local mosque. “I was carrying a Bible; they tore it into pieces,” he said. “They held me tight, took me to a cocoa plantation, tied my hands, and told me to deny Jesus, or else I will die. They were holding swords, wanting to slaughter me alive. I knew that my life was finished. They were shouting, ‘Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar!’ I pushed one of them and started running helplessly.” With his hands restrained, he ran for his life, screaming desperately for help until his cries eventually attracted the attention of neighboring Christians, who intervened and rescued him from the attackers. Increased Threats Rev. Job Thema, the overseer of Berea Pentecostal Church, has expressed grave concern over the reported threats facing Christian converts in the region.

He indicated that the growing number of Muslims embracing Christianity has created heightened tensions, with converts reportedly becoming targets of intimidation and violence. “Every convert is now in danger,” Rev. Thema said. “We are bringing people to Jesus Christ, but some of them are facing threats simply because they have chosen to follow him. There are plans to terminate the lives of those who have accepted Christ, and this is deeply worrying.” After the attack, Ismail reportedly took refuge in another village. He remains concerned for his safety and fears that those responsible for the attack may attempt to locate him again. “I cannot go back home,” he said. “These people are still looking for me. I survived because Christians came to rescue me, but I do not know what will happen if they find me again.”

Source: Hunted for Following Jesus – International Christian Concern

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