Thumrait (Arabic: ثمريت, pop. 10, 552) is a town and seat of Thumrait District (pop. 17,113) in the Dhofar Region. It is located beyond the mountains north of Salalah, and is the last stop before entering the vast desert to drive northward. In ancient times, Thumrait was an important point on the caravan trade routes, and frankincense trees used to grow in great abundance here. Wadi Dawkah, a UNESCO World Heritage site with a frankincense tree ‘forest’ is on the road from Salalah to Thumrait.  Thumrait is also known for having a Muslim shrine of Prophet Job’s tomb (one of several located throughout the Middle East). Thumrait is also home to an important Royal Air Force of Oman base, which also has been used by British and American forces since 1981, particularly in the first and second Gulf Wars, as well as the war in Afghanistan. 

Thumrait was under ancient Persian/Sassanid rule for decades, and only came under Omani rule in the 18th century. The name ‘Thumrait’ may be Persian, meaning ‘fertility.’

“How joyful are those who fear the Lord—all who follow his ways! You will enjoy the fruit of your labor. How joyful and prosperous you will be! Your wife will be like a fruitful grapevine, flourishing within your home. Your children will be like vigorous young olive trees as they sit around your table. That is the Lord’s blessing for those who fear him.” (Psalm 128:1-4) We bless the people of Thumrait to fear the Lord and follow His ways, that they may be fruitful and flourishing!

Pray for the Town and District of Thumrait:

• Glory of God.  That God would be glorified and exalted and worshipped in Thumrait. (Habakkuk 2:14, Psalm 138:4-5)    
• Expansion of the Kingdom.  That many people in Thumrait will come to know Jesus, and that communities of believers will be planted, that movements will be ignited. (Luke 1:32-33, 2 Cor 10:15-16)
• Hearts and Minds.  That spiritual blindness and bondages will be lifted from the minds of the people in Thumrait, and that hearts will be stirred with hunger for Jesus and truth. (2 Cor 4:4, Luke 24:45)
• Authority.  Pray with the authority that Jesus gives you over principalities, powers and spiritual strongholds in Thumrait. Pray that God would release prophetic words over the land, releasing visions, dreams, signs and wonders in Jesus’ name. (Matthew 18:18, 2 Cor 10:4)
• Revival.  That any believers living in Thumrait would be awakened by the Holy Spirit, have love and passion stirred in them for the lost, and rise to meet the need in their neighborhood. (Luke 10:2, Ezekiel 37:10)
• Provision.  That God would bring His provision and blessing to all those in need in Thumrait. That He would show His eternal kindness, demonstrate the blessing of His Kingdom, and cause His people to prosper. (Philippians 4:19, Jeremiah 29:7)

Worship with us!: Psalm 128 by Sons of Korah. Jesus, pour out Your blessings upon Oman!

Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ 

Please bring these towns and villages before the Father:

Kizayt Khif, Mirbat district, Dhofar region. Population: 56

Ashirut, Mirbat district, Dhofar region. Population: 55

Shaghar, Mirbat district, Dhofar region. Population: 55

Al-Law wa Halaf, Mirbat district, Dhofar region. Population: 52

Arqaf Aqartanim, Mirbat district, Dhofar region. Population: 52

Shihayb, Mirbat district, Dhofar region. Population: 51

Jinmin, Mirbat district, Dhofar region. Population: 50