Salah was a devout Muslim and an imam in North Africa. As a cleric, his role included leading prayers and calling the faithful to worship from the mosque loudspeaker five times a day. With his beautiful voice and deep devotion, Salah was well-respected in his community.

Seeking personal growth, he began reading a book that explored and explained Quranic verses on holy war and violence. In his culture, most Muslims were moderate, often overlooking controversial passages. But as he studied, Salah couldn’t ignore what he was reading—the Quran indeed called for terror against non-Muslims. Doubts began to surface, and he found himself questioning long-held beliefs.

One night, Salah had a dream. In it, Jesus appeared and began pouring water over him, cleansing him again and again until the water ran clear. When Salah awoke, he felt a deep peace unlike anything he had ever known. He realized that Jesus had made him clean. In the days that followed, Salah left his position as an imam and began sharing his experience with others.

For many Muslims, changing their faith is a long and difficult journey, requiring years of contemplation and research. But for Salah, the transformation was immediate. His passion for Jesus led to serious consequences.

Suddenly, he found himself ostracized. No one would hire him, and news of his apostasy spread quickly. Yet, in God’s providence, he connected with an ICR partner who encouraged him to start a taxi business and helped him purchase a second-hand car. Now, Salah has an income—and a new mission. He prays that his hours on the road will be filled with opportunities to share the gospel with passengers.

“May God show him the key to people’s hearts when he asks questions or gives answers,” an ICR field worker said.

Please pray for Salah and others like him in North Africa who are courageously sharing Jesus despite the risks.