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We see a tale of two countries in our world right now. On one hand, we see the United States, which appears to be looking for every way to embrace the ideologies of Islam and Marxism. Electing officials who are unapologetically Islamic, allowing the building of Islamic-only communities in our states and cities, embedding Islam in our schools, and more. So much so, in fact, even to the point of letting Sharia Law exist in our own nation, a radical political system that is totally incompatible with our own Constitution.
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On the other hand, we are seeing the Iranian people who have lived under the Sharia system for 50 years literally risking their lives and doing everything they can to scratch and break themselves free from Sharia. The illustration could not be clearer. One big difference that we must note is that the Sharia system was largely thrust upon the Iranian people when a power vacuum existed with the ousting of the Shah. Our American public is welcoming Islamic values and the Sharia system without understanding the fox they are letting in the henhouse. Wouldn’t it be a clear understanding of the danger of Sharia when people who have been under the system are giving their very lives to escape it and live freely?
There should be no clearer illustration of the allure, deception, and reality of Sharia.
The Sharia and Islamic spirit is already here in our nation. It has been for decades, and it’s growing exponentially–in government, in schools, in culture, and more. Modern culture tells us Islam is a peaceful religion and Muslims worship the same God as Jews and Christians. That is not true. A Muslim demonstrator in Dearborn, Michigan, was holding a sign stating: “We will use the freedoms of the Constitution to destroy the Constitution!” It seems wise for Americans to heed this warning. Pray that we do!
President Dwight D. Eisenhower described a similar danger in his time. “The Bill of Rights contains no grant of privilege for a group of people to destroy the Bill of Rights. A group…dedicated to the ultimate destruction of all civil liberties, cannot be allowed to claim civil liberties as its privileged sanctuary from which to carry on subversion of the government.”
Right now, while several states are grappling with legislating protections of their states from allowing pockets of Sharia, many believers don’t fully understand what is at stake. In order to have a better understanding of the width, breadth, and depth of the impact of Islam in our nation, we invite you to download IFA’s latest resource – Islam and the Spirit Behind it. It provides an in-depth look at the growing influence of Islam–even in the past 10 years–and the resource provides 10 days of prayer strategies and practical action steps.
Texas is gearing up for a ballot initiative vote on March 3 to either ban Sharia or keep the door open for Sharia in Texas. This, while a huge Islamic community is in the process of development in Texas. This development includes not only a mosque and school but also a community center and Islam-only housing. The Islamic call to prayer would ring out over the loudspeakers in yet another American city. Pray for Texas and other states drawing a line in the sand about the invitation of Sharia into our communities, states, and nation. Concerning all of this is the difference in active voters, 80% voter mobilization for Muslims, and less than 25% for evangelicals. The future of Sharia is really in the hands of the church.
Without broad action to stand against the flood of Islam at the voting booth, without the intercessory community’s strategic spiritual warfare, without the growing open eyes of our fellow Americans, it will be hard to stop the invasive spirit and ideology that is set on destroying us.
A tale of two countries. Let me leave you with two prayer points for these two countries.
First, please pray for the Iranian people. They are willing to risk their lives to be free of this demonic ideological political system. Their freedom will usher in a spiritual shift in the region that could have a ripple effect in other Islamic-controlled countries. Pray for freedom where the gospel can freely be shared.
Second, pray for the alarm bell to be heeded in our own nation. It is not a red or blue issue – but the Islamification of America is an existential threat that will affect people of both parties equally in its oppressive results. Our prayer and action are critical to fighting this new style of warfare coming against the 250 years of freedom of our own nation.
How are you praying about Islam? Share your prayers for America and Iran below.
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This article claims in its opening ,America is “letting Sharia Law exist in our own nation.” Can you tell me where Sharia Law exists in America?
As far as I can see, Sharia Law doesn’t exist as a parallel legal system in the U.S., but U.S. courts sometimes consider Islamic principles in specific civil matters like contracts or wills. While many states have passed or proposed anti-Sharia laws to prevent its application, though these efforts face constitutional challenges under the First Amendment (establishment clause).
It is my understanding, federal and state laws always supersede religious law, and the core of Sharia (religious practice) remains protected.
Debates continue over its role in courts, leading to various legislative attempts to ban it, as highlighted by recent bills like the “No Sharia Act”.
I just don’t know of a place where it supersedes “the law of the land.” (even in MI) 🥴
While some aspects of Islamic personal law might be referenced in specific civil disputes, Sharia Law doesn’t function as an independent legal system in America… instead, it operates within the framework of the Constitution, which protects religious freedom but also prevents the establishment of religious law over secular law.
Marty, since Minneapolis has been so prevelent in the news, I wonder if you mean Michigan with this — “(even in MI) 🥴” — or Minnesota’s postal abbreviation MN.
Nevertheless, there are many principles in the Constitution and Bill of Rights that are supported by additional laws passed by Congress. Some specific examples that come to mind are the Civil Rights Acts, Voting Rights Acts, and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (1993) that “prohibits the government from substantially burdening a person’s exercise of religion [and] requires the government to prove a “compelling interest” and use the “least restrictive means” to justify such burdens, aiming to protect religious freedom” (quoted from AI generated info. URL for the RFRA, the primary source, is https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/1308#:~:text=Passed%20Senate%20amended%20(10/27/1993)%20Religious%20Freedom%20Restoration,means%20of%20furthering%20that%20compelling%20governmental%20interest.)
In Jesus name, I pray that the U.S. Congress and all States will see the need to pay close attention to the growth of support for Sharia like aggression against perceived “infidels” a.k.a. it’s ok to “unalive” political opponents.
Lord may we realize that welcoming in and embracing any illegal entry with no vetting is not an act of love but of self sabotage, or at the very least enabling evil. Help the protesters to see and embrace truth and know they fight for their own demise. there is no love or good in affirming or protecting that which God says is harmful to human flourishing. Protect all our law enforcement officers, especially ICE and give us an appreciation for their sacrifices for us.
Dear Lord. please open the eyes of the people in Michigan to see & understand the difference between the middle eastern or Muslims who have truly come to escape & those who are forcing Sharia laws & taking control over our cities. Give courage & protection to legislators & public leaders to make policies & enforce laws to protect us. In Jesus name.
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How has America been inundated with so many fools and idiots? What are the schools teaching? We spend more on education per individual than any other nation and we are turning out illiterates who cannot even write their signatures in cursive, much less do math, physics, geometry, science, biology, or write papers worth reading with substance. That is my comment.
Here is my prayer:
Lord, those who are not asleep understand that You will come back to judge the world-wide church, the Ekklesia around the world FIRST AND FOREMOST, BECAUSE YOU HOLD US ACCOUNTABLE IF WE CALL OURSELVES CHRISTIANS OR MESSIANIC JEWS TO WHAT WE DIDN’T DO AS WELL AS WHAT WE DID DO, AS WELL AS BEING SILENT, AND NOT HELPING OUR COUNTRY BY OUR DILIGENCE IN VOTING IN EVERY ELECTION!!!!!! Lord, we are asking for revival which means repentance, turning away from our sin individually, and collectively as a nation. Turn our hearts to pray incessantly. We understand that 2026 is the most important mid-term election we should participate in for our country of 250 years. Otherwise, we lose our nation. Thank You, Jesus, for waking us up and WE TRUST IN YOU AND NO OTHER!!!! IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF YESHUA HAMASHIACH, amen and amen. Maranatha!!!! Perhaps today.
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Yes, they are un-American, they believe in God, don’t drink alcohol, and observe daily prayer.
They DO NOT believe in our Lord Jesus Christ! Theirs is a god who wants you to hate those that don’t believe in their religion, who suppresses women. This is NOT our Lord.
They believe in a god, just not Yahweh. But I get your humor.
Islam is a religion of submission and domination, not freedom. It denies the deity of Jesus Christ and is by definition “anti-Christ.” The adversary is here and moving openly to distract and deceive followers of Christ. He is using the freedom America provides to enslave people and the “goodness of many Americans” to unwittingly embrace wickedness. Beware.
Many, even in the church, have been deluded into thinking that “acceptance and love” is the highest command. “Be wise as serpents and innocent as doves” first and don’t be deceived for “…even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light”.
Oh Lord, I pray open the eyes of all Believers so we not fall under the spell of Satan’s delusions. The danger before us is cloaked in reasonable sounding lies. Our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Lord, let us not fail to understand this.
As Americans who believe in God who who do not or whom ever are not even straight we are all being guided to our deaths and the death of our children Muslim beliefs are dangerous to all our lives equally the trans the gays the atheists the witches the ones we allow to reside and live here freely and equally all of our lives are at risk muslims will kill us all in the name of allah those who don’t understand Quran or the belief systems that make a Muslim Muslim need to be shown how dangerous this is we are basically handing over Hitler the keys to our country this is going to be a great massacre and it needs to be stopped immediately by any means necessary under American Law or may God help us all for we will be put upon the wall they don’t kill virgins so any child who will not take their way to live will be God it’s atrocious even to type please help us or we are all gone I am not praying I am begging pleading really for all of us those who will speak up and those who can’t or won’t until it’s too late prayers are needed but so is mercy and a fight to protect ask God for the conviction to know the difference
Thank you for teaching about this timely issue. Prayer is the foundational need.
Thank you for this article and asking prayer for Texas. I pray that March 3rd will be the line in the sand for Texas, a clear distinction that this cannot be allowed any further.
Denmark realized what was happening to it Through Islamic immigration not only through its own experience, but also viewing what this was doing to other countries around it. Finally, it democratically decided to kick out the Islamic people to another country.
I do not believe amercia is as mature as finland
Did it? I hope they would choose God.
Lord open the eyes and ears of your Church in the USA so we can discern the danger in opening our cities to to islam.
We know for we have witness what have happenned in other countries that have allowed Islam to invade them.
We have a Constitution and a Declaration of Independence that teach us this Land is a gift from GOD. We have to protect our country.
Excellent article Kris. Thank you for bringing this information to light. The prayer guide is excellent as well and has a lot of important details for intercessors. May God continue to bless IFA and the work being done to get the truth out there.
Jesus, you hold ALL power and authority over everything. We repent and ask for forgiveness, individually and as a nation. We por the blood of Jesus from north to south and east to west, we break every legal contract of Islam over America, Iran, Israel and the globe. We ask that you turn this evil into GOOD, pour out your Spirit. I declare repentance, salvation, healing and mobilization to the nations in JESUS NAME! FREEDOM OVER EVIL!
This is a Clarion Call to USA Pastor’s, heed the call & preach on the dangers of islam in America!
Thanks, Kris, for this excellent article!
When I visited the Bible College of Wales in 2000 their Blue Room — where Rees Howells had led students in praying for the end of WWII — was dedicated to praying for the fall of Islam. May our prayers join with theirs in bowls that spill over and bring liberty here and around the world.
Wow-it is really a battle of the ages
I brake all Demonic strongholds on this Nation and all nations, open the eyes of the blind, pour your love and truth upon the people Lord Jesus! That they will know the truth and the truth will set them free! Every knee will bow and confess that Jesus is Lord!🙏❤️
Father bring every Muslim to yourself and set them free in Jesus name to come to know the truth.
This person explains the Bibles view on immigration. This is what I have always believed. Jesus sent his disciples out 2 x 2, emphasis on “Jesus sent”. It doesn’t say that Jesus had them gather the lost and bring/invite them to the temple or to the synagogue.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ5ZNteRC3c&pp=ygUdVGhlIEJpYmxlIHZpZXcgb24gaW1taWdyYXRpb24%3D
If our nation would have held to these biblical guidelines, we would not be in this illegal immigration mess we find ourselves in currently.
My people parish for lack of knowledge
You have not because you ask not or you ask amiss.
I pray this changes for God‘s people, that they will begin to more fully understand his word and not be spoon, fed from pulpits.
Absolutely go to church! Just don’t let it in there. However may we individually study the word ourselves, to be approved, workmen that need not be ashamed.
Father Islam ideology is scary and dangerous to freedom of choice and freedom of religion. Buried in the Koran is a command to lie and deceive pretending Islam is a peaceful religion to win people over. Buried in the Koran is a command to kill the infidel. Who does the Koran call an infidel? Anyone who does not believe and convert to Islam and especially Christians. But then you know that. Father the people of this nation need an awakening. We need someone with a legitimate voice someone who the people will hear and listen to someone who can educate the people about the truth and reality of what Islam truly is. You say that Satan is the father of lies so we can know where this ideology and religion originates from. The young in our country are being indoctrinated by this ideology. Father raise up another Charlie Kirk who can reach our young people with the truth. Father expose Islam. Open the eyes of our leaders to the dangers of this ideology to stand against it to remove it from the United States and from the world as well. Raise up prayer warriors who take this threat seriously. We take hands together and seek your face ABBA knowing that you hear us and are concerned about what concerns us. You also say ask anything in my name and my Father will give it to you, you say if you abide in me and my words abide in you ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you. So Father we ask and we thank you ahead of the answer knowing you hear us and will answer. In Jesus name amen.
WE NEED TO STAND, PRAY AND ACT! WE CAN’T WAIT FOR OTHERS.
check out the website thestraightway.org. This ministry is led by Usama Dakdok. He was born in Egypt, the son of a Baptist pastor. He lives in the United States and travels around the country teaching about what Islam truly is. He has translated the Koran into English. He shows the verses in the Koran where Islam is not a peaceful religion. Islam teaches to kill those that will not convert to Islam.
Each of us as believers in Jesus Christ have believer’s authority and power of Holy Spirit indwelling us. WE ARE CHARLIE KIRK! EACH ONE OF US!!!
I pray that people would stop saying we are all Charlie Kirk. WE ARE CHRISTIANS made in the image of God. Charlie Kirk was a CHRISTIAN, made in the image of God as well. He is a model/example of what Christians should want to be. Charlie lived his faith and ultimately died for it as have many lesser known models christians. He would not want us to make him an idol. Remember the first 3 of the 10 Commandments.
Deuteronomy 5: 7 Thou shalt have none other gods before me.
8 Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth:
9 Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me.
I pray that I have a strong living Christian faith like Charlie Kirk.
In Jesus name, Amen.
I pray that the eyes of our nation be opened to the truth of Satan’s desire to bring the USA and others to their side of thinking. I pray that the USA remain under the authority of Almighty God and His Sovereignty and protection. Finally, I pray that the body of Christ stand for the truth of God’s Word in every way, especially that there is one God and in Him we trust.
Thanks for this well-written article, Kris. As of 2025 there are 4.5 million Muslims living in the United States. This is 1.3% of our total population. This represents a growing presence of the Muslim community in our country. Psalm 144:1-2 says: “Praise the Lord who is my rock. He trains my hand for war! He gives my fingers skill for battle! He is my loving ally and my fortress, my tower of safety, my rescuer.” 2026 SEEMS TO BE ALL ABOUT “SPIRITUAL WARFARE” ON MANY FRONTS. I believe God will give us the strategies, the discernment, the wisdom to confront what is and not look the other way while Muslims use the freedoms of the Constitution to destroy the Constitution! Not on our watch, please! A prayer: “God You promised to fight our battles for us if we look to You for guidance and if we do not get ahead of You! Your bride, the church, stands ready to do battle as You go before us. I pray this in Jesus name, Amen.”
I am praying that God will remove all Muslims from America
The Iranian people have been under the tyranny of Islam and now they are literally burning down every Mosque they can. Every Mosque that opens is a Gate of hell. God promised us that if we take our authority in Christ we would possess the “Gates of the enemy.” Genesis 22.17. Further, the Gates of hell shall not prevail against the Ecclesia of God. Matthew 16.18,19. Clearly God has given us authority to bind the anti-Christ spirit of Islam. We bind and rebuke you satan, you are not welcome in the USA. We say NO to the construction of Mosques in the Mighty Name of Jesus.
My (daily) prayer is for terrorists:
Lord, I pray for anyone considering being a suicide bomber today. Please plant enough doubt in their minds to make them hesitant and enough fear in their hearts to change their minds. Open a door of escape and send someone to help them and make the gospel known to them. Open their minds to understand it, open their hearts to believe and receive it. May they be born again and transformed into powerful, effective, passionate, joyful, fearless witnesses for You – lighting up the darkest corners of the world and the darkest hearts of men.
For those continuing to plan violence and evil, please thwart every plan they have, throw their camp into confusion, and when every plan fails, help them realize it’s because they’re serving the wrong god! May they seek the truth, find You, and spend the rest of their lives serving You even more passionately than they’re serving the enemy now.
Sovereign God, in place of deception, we pray for Your truth that sets us free, because Jesus, You ARE the truth, and Your Word is true. In place of hatred, we pray for Your love lavished upon us to share in word and deed. In place of division, we pray for the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. In place of procrastination and fear, we accept the courage You give us. We will trust in you and not be afraid! We stand strong in the Lord and in His mighty power, with all our armor on, standing against the devil’s schemes in this spiritual struggle. I pray in the mighty name of Jesus, and for the praise of Jesus. AMEN!
Amen and amen!!!!
Lord, I pray that the people of America will see, that Holy Spirit will truly open their eyes to the truth that Islam is not a peaceful religion that worships the same God by a different name. Lord, move by Your Spirit over the hearts and minds of Americans! Cut the veil of lies and deceptions that the enemy has sown through Marxist-supporting media outlets that drive Americans to be divided against one another, and unable to see truth, and come together in unity against this great evil! Every tyrannical regime in the past has sown Marxism first, to weaken the unity of the people to stand against tyranny. We are in that phase of division now. Lord, and we need a move of your Spirit to open the eyes of the people to bring healing, unity, awakening, and revival! We are desperate for You to move! You are our one true hope! Come, Lord Jesus, come, with Your revival fires to our nation! Praise your Name forever, Jesus!
I am AGREEING with ALL of these wonderful truthful commen sense comments and praying and fasting for our wonderful country which has been infiltrated by this evil religion.
I am praying for the pulpit of our nation to STAND UP
AND REBUKE THIS INFILTRATION OF EVIL THAT IS IN OUR COUNTRY…these people are duped and are trying to pull us into their sickness…INTERCESSORS ARISE AND PRAY ABD FAST AGAINST IT AND GOD WILL HEAR OUR PRAYERS
And I pray that with LOVE that we receive from YOU, Lord God, that we would love muslim people enough that it breaks our heart that they are deceived by the enemy of their souls. Help us to lead with your LOVE, Lord Jesus. In your name, amen
Lord, protect our people from Satan’s false gods and evil religions. Many of Islam’s followers, as well as even spiritually blinded Christians, are seeking the joy and truth and hope and love which is only found in You Dear Jesus. In You all things are possible, and we ask for this miracle of your spirit to sweep across our nation and the whole earth. Wake us up Lord! And thank You for my Salvation.
Amen
Conservatives have an opportunity to publicly educate society on what Islam and Marxism is. society is not being told. leaders please do your job and quickly.
I pray for exposure to Islamic agenda in the USA and the world.
I am VERY saddened about the situation in Iran. I pray that Almighty God will bless and protect the people who are brave in their protesting against Shari law. By your Grace, Lord Jesus, please ,wake Americans up to the unacceptable infiltration of Islam into our nation. I pray, Lord, that ALL attempts to impose Shari law in America will fail miserably, and that will NEVER be given a place in our nation. Thank You Jesus.
We must remember, we do not wrestle against flesh and blood . We need to pray for the Islamic people that they turn from the radicalized leaders and find faith in Christ. God is moving mightily in Muslim world where even Iman’s are discovering Jesus is the Word of God and are leading whole mosque into faith in Christ. Jesus said the gospel was for all nation tribes and people. I believe this move is why we see the uprising of the people in Iran.
Lord, Jesus raise up leaders who will do that which is right in your eyes in the Muslim nations and increase your church in the earth.
We pray in Jesus Name
Amen! Muslims by the thousands are having dreams and visions of Jesus! But we shouldn’t just say, “Praise God!” and do nothing! These dreams aren’t to replace evangelism, but to open the door. We need to be available to help them understand these dreams and bring them to faith.
I remember reading an article on my new computer in the mid 90s…that someone had discovered a plan for a complete infiltration into the US by Islamic extremists by the year 2035. I wish I had printed out this article. There was a lot of information on how they planned to do it.
Father God, it feels like we are in the same state of existence as Jehoshaphat…surrounded by our enemies. May we remember his prayer…”We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” Show us how to pray against this powerful enemy, Lord. In Jesus’ name…
We can call a halt to this infiltration and a turnaround for the USA.
It is included in reference in the Special Report I created. Link in the article. It is THEIR OWN WORDS what they are intending to do. The link in the download report allows you to see it.
Lord, open the eyes of your people. May be be used by you to speak against and act against the plans of the enemy in our nation. May we not be complacent or wash our hands of responsibility. Like in the days of the Holocaust and we say, “why didn’t they speak up? Why didn’t the church fight back against evil? How did they allow that evil to come in?” May we rise to the occasion in our own nation to fight against the evil not just at our doorstep but here among us now. It is our time to be used of You to bring truth to our fellow citizens and help stop the slow boiling of the frog in our country-largely undetected for its real danger. Use us Father!! We thank you that You guide us and give us discernment and we currently have the freedom to speak truthfully.
Islam is satan’s tool to defeat the Jews, to defeat Christianity and ultimately to stop Jesus from coming back & sitting on the throne of David. Ultimately a battle between good & evil and God & Satan.
We are in the last days.
‘They’ have large families and stick together unlike young Americans today. Appreciate the new family bills trying to introduce into Congress. Pray that young people start marrying again and having families.
This 👆🏻honest real hard truth that if we don’t wake up and defend our constitution and Christianity than we’re in trouble … pray for our fearless President and team! Dearborn Michigan is a mess.
This article is accurate. The American people as well as the Iranian people and the Palestinian people are all being subjected to Islam and the Islamic extremist. The Somalians in America as well as the Palestinians all need to be totally removed from America. Their intent is to force down the throats of the American people, as well as the Iranian and Palestinian people Sharia Law and to influence the youth in order to brain wash them as well as adults. The American DOJ which includes the AG and FBI need to thoroughly investigate the corruption in America and remove all of the Islamic extremist which include the Somalis in America.