Dhofar (Arabic: ظُفَّار, pop. 416,458) is the southernmost governorate in Oman, bordering Yemen. The name Dhofar comes from the Arabic root meaning nail or claw, but also victory and success. The capital, Salalah, is Oman's 2nd largest city, and traditionally had been the home of the Sultan until modern days.  Dhofar is also home to the frankincense tree, whose sap is harvested and dried into crystals to be burned as incense. It was once under the biblical Kingdom of Sheba, part of the ancient, lucrative Frankincense Trail. The region is geographically isolated from the rest of Oman, and has at times tried to gain its independence. It also is home to various languages and people groups, including Jebali (mountain people), Mahri, Bathari, and Hobyot.

The region is blessed by cooling summer rains ('khareef') and hundreds of thousands of tourists descend on the area to find relief from the searing Gulf heat. “You heavens above, rain down My righteousness; let the clouds shower it down. Let the earth open wide, let salvation spring up, let righteousness flourish with it; I, the Lord, have created it.” (Isaiah 45:8) We bless the people of Dhofar to receive God’s reign, and may salvation and righteousness spring up!

• Although there has been a steady amount of Harvest Laborers in Salalah over the years, there seems to be a lot of turnover. Pray for longevity, established relationships and opportunities to share deeply.
• Pray for online media outreach to penetrate the mountains and deserts of this region. Pray specifically for outreach to the Jibbali, Mahra, Hobyot, and Bathari peoples, in ways they can best understand.

Worship with us!: Rain by Leeland. Jesus, send Your rains of refreshing to 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:

Hakab Bayt Arkab, Taqah district, Dhofar region. Population: 84

Jut Inath, Taqah district, Dhofar region. Population: 83

Aala Arkhaym, Taqah district, Dhofar region. Population: 81

Adkidak, Taqah district, Dhofar region. Population: 81

Anuthaq, Taqah district, Dhofar region. Population: 79

Za, Taqah district, Dhofar region. Population: 74

Har Harut, Taqah district, Dhofar region. Population: 71