Ex-Muslim Couple Beaten for Accepting Christ

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Originally Posted by Starman3000m

Christian Couple Beaten and Chased From Mosque
- Feb. 27, 2008: VOM Sources

On February 10, Musli(m) Christian converts, Jemmal Abdo and his wife, were beaten and chased out from a mosque where they both worked in the capital city of Addis Ababa. According to The Voice of the Martyrs contacts, "Jemmal and his wife accepted Christ two months ago. Soon after their conversion Jemmal's friend saw him talking with Christians and told the imam of the mosque. Jemmal and his wife were interrogated in the mosque during a meeting called by Muslim leaders in an attempt to persuade the couple to recant their faith. The couple refused to do so, even after the leaders offered them higher positions and salaries if they denied Christ. The couple was beaten and dragged out of the mosque." Jemmal and his wife were able to flee to a new location for safety. Pray for the speedy recovery for Jemmal and his wife, who were injured in the attack. Ask God to strengthen them and provide for them as they stand strong in their new found faith in Jesus Christ. Isaiah 54:17

The Voice of the Martyrs
The Voice of the Martyrs

My answer is going to be pure speculation on my part as all I can do is guess. I'm guessing this couple continued to work at the mosque because they were afraid what would happen if anyone found out they had converted to Christianity and/or they did not want to lose their jobs. Their friend told the iman of the mosque that the couple had converted either because he was a true friend who was worried about their soul now that they were no longer Muslim or he was not a true friend and wanted to expose them. MMDad is correct that the Muslims were insulted to have Christians working in their mosque and this couple, having been in the Muslim faith, knew this. Did the punishment fit the "crime"? By no means - it was excessive. I wish them good luck and more wisdom in their future.