Pray for Oman

About Oman

The capital is Muscat. People speak Arabic. The largest faith is Islam.

Source: Wikipedia, with the cited sources it lists.

Prayer briefing for Oman

Last updated November 2026. Facts come from the sources listed below.

Current events

From 20 to 22 October Sultan Haitham made a state visit to the United Kingdom, the first Omani state visit there in 44 years. The two countries pledged more than £1 billion of investment, and both leaders agreed on the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Gulf shipping has partly recovered but is still below pre-war levels, and Iran has claimed attacks on ships using a route past Oman. The Sultan visits China on 1 and 2 November.

We pray for: Immediate relief, safety and urgent help.

Leadership and politics

Oman is an absolute monarchy. Sultan Haitham bin Tariq is both head of state and head of government, and has led the country since January 2020. The Crown Prince is Theyazin bin Haitham. Oman is known for quiet mediation, and its foreign minister, Badr Al Busaidi, mediated talks between the United States and Iran just before the war began.

We pray for: Wisdom, integrity and justice for those in authority.

Economic health

Oman is one of the few Gulf economies expected to grow in 2026, about 4% according to the IMF in October, helped by higher oil prices and output. Public debt is about $38 billion, about a third of the economy. Fewer air passengers have held back tourism, and creating good jobs for young Omanis remains a key need.

We pray for: Provision for families and honest stewardship.

Social and cultural issues

Omanis live alongside a large foreign community, the biggest from India, and foreign workers send about $10 billion home each year. Sunni and Ibadi Muslims make up most of the nation, with a small Shia community. Workers at ports and on ships, many from other countries, have been among those hurt in this year of attacks.

We pray for: Reconciliation, peace and protection of the vulnerable.

Spiritual landscape

About 95% of people are Muslim, in roughly equal numbers Ibadi and Sunni, with a small Shia community, according to figures for 2023. Christians are estimated at about 2% to 4%, mostly foreign residents from the Philippines, India and the West. Churches meet in Muscat, Sohar and Salalah, and a small number of Omanis have chosen to follow Jesus.

We pray for: Spiritual awakening, hope and the spread of truth.

Religious freedom

Islam is the state religion. Non-Muslims may worship on land given by the Sultan, and foreign Christians mostly worship with little interference, though public proselytising is banned. Leaving Islam is not a crime, but it is not recognised in law and can affect family matters. Open Doors ranks Oman 38th on its 2026 World Watch List.

We pray for: Protection for believers and freedom to worship safely.

Historical wounds

The Dhofar War in the south lasted from 1963 to 1976. In 1970 Sultan Qaboos took power from his father in a bloodless coup and began a long period of modernisation, and slavery was outlawed the same year. Earlier conflicts in the interior, including the Jebel Akhdar War of the 1950s, also left lasting memories.

We pray for: National healing, breaking old cycles and deep forgiveness.

Let us pray together

Our Father, we come to You together for Oman. Protect the ports, the ships and every worker from attack, and comfort those who grieve. Give the Sultan and all in authority wisdom, integrity and justice, and bless every effort to make peace. Provide good work for young Omanis and for every family, and give honest stewardship of the land. Protect foreign workers and all who are vulnerable, and keep peace among every community. Let Your hope and truth be made known, and keep every believer safe and free to worship. Heal old wounds from past conflicts, and lead Oman in forgiveness and peace. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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