Believer Assaulted in Bangladesh
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“Arif Salam,” 55, is a bicycle mechanic, husband, and father. He is also an independent preacher, openly sharing the gospel in his predominantly Muslim country, Bangladesh. During the afternoon of June 5, Salam heard knocking on his door. A group of men questioned him about why he did not perform Namaz, the daily ritual prayers. He calmly explained he is a follower of Jesus Christ. Immediately, the men assaulted him. Salam is now tending to wounds all over his body, including his head. He and his family are working through trauma, anxiety, and fear.
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