ContextMohamedreza, an Iranian living in Iran, grew up in a Shia Muslim family. In a country where Islam has been the official religion since 1979, converting to another faith is considered treason and puts the individual and their family at risk.
The TrialWhen his father-in-law was diagnosed with stomach cancer, the family prayed desperately but received no answer. A Christian friend invited them to pray to Jesus, saying, 'If he does nothing, you can return to Islam.' After the prayer, the father-in-law underwent surgery, and doctors announced the cancer had completely disappeared, astonishing everyone.
Faith and OutcomeMohamedreza and his family believed in Jesus. He began sharing his faith at work, but a government spy reported him. Threatened with death, he had to flee Iran to save his life, leaving everything behind.
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