Youcef Pressured To Return To Islam Again

Our sources report that brother Youcef Nadarkhani’s lawyers met last week with Mr. Heshmati, the chief justice of Gilan province. Once again, the chief justice told them that if Youcef repents, that is, leaves Christianity and returns to Islam, he will be released from prison. Youcef informed his attorneys that repenting means to return. He said that it’s impossible since he was never a Muslim at any time in his life.

Every arm of government in Iran is an extension of the Islamic Mullahs who rule the country. The judiciary is not independent; it is ruled by the Mullahs. It has been close to four months since they were required by Iranian “law” to issue a verdict in the case. Because of your prayers and efforts the regime is afraid to issue a negative verdict and yet they do not want to simply release him as it would be admitting their own shame.

Please continue to pray for Youcef and this case. Pray for the chief justice to have a change of heart. Pray that God accomplishes His purpose through our brother’s life.