Introduction / History

Afghans have been facing wars and mayhem since 1980, and it seems that the situation will continue indefinitely. For this reason, those who can have moved to other parts of the world like Qatar.Afghan refers to people from the nation state we call Afghanistan, but it is made up of many Central Asian ethnic groups. The largest is the Pashtuns, also known as the Pathans. They hold the most power in Afghanistan. However, there are many from less powerful ethnic groups who have had to flee the country. For example, there are the Hazaras, who look different, and they are Shia rather than Sunni Muslim. Hazaras are often persecuted and have to leave the country for that reason. Tajiks are another ethnic group from Afghanistan that tries to escape the ongoing violence.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Some Afghans come to Qatar as migrant workers to work in the oil industry or construction. There is a U.S military base in Qatar that houses many who were hoping to come to the U.S. as refugees. Their access to refugee status was cut off in 2025.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Most Afghans in Qatar are Sunni Muslims, except for the Hazaras, who are Shia Muslims. Some are secularized because the excesses of the Islamic religion disillusion them.

What Are Their Needs?

Afghans in Qatar need language training and opportunities to learn marketable skills. Many are trying to overcome the traumas of war.

Prayer Items

Pray for loving Christian counselors to go to the Muslim Afghans in Qatar with comforting words and the hope that is in Christ.Pray for spiritual hunger leading to spiritual searching, leading them to embrace Christ no matter what the cost.Pray for believers to reach out to the Afghans with the love and kindness of Jesus Christ.Pray for a movement to Christ to emerge the Afghan community in Qatar.

Scripture Prayers for the Afghani, general in Qatar.

References

https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-refugees-qatar-trump-immigration-refugee-ban-006240c5700fa7a95e4c2f2dcf66ad4f