In October 2019, 14-year old Huma Younus, a Christian, was kidnapped from her home, forcibly converted to another faith and then married to her kidnapper. Since the abduction, her parents have been seeking to annul the marriage, which by law is forbidden before the age of 18 without parental permission.
According to the lawyer assisting the family, Huma is now pregnant and confined to one room and not permitted to leave.
The brother of Huma’s abductor have threatened the lives of Huma’s family, stating that he would kill anyone who tries to help them. Her abductors have also used every possible way to delay the court proceedings. If the decision is delayed for 3 more years, the case will likely be dismissed when Huma turns 18.
Please pray for Huma’s safety and eventual release. Pray that God will administer emotional, physical and spiritual strength to this teen and her distraught family.
Pray also for the many other young girls in Pakistan who are facing similar situations. Pray that they will reflect the character of Christ in their lives — even while waiting for deliverance from captivity — so their captors will surrender their lives to God and do what is honorable in God’s sight.
(Source & Photo Credit : VOMC)
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