One of the most popular tourist sights in Dhofar is Job’s Tomb, located in the mountains near Thumrait, about 30 km (18.6 miles) outside of Salalah. It is a Muslim shrine to ‘Nabbi Ayyub’ (Prophet Job in Arabic), but people from all faiths come to visit. Although several other Middle Eastern nations also claim Job’s burial ground, some scholars believe southeast Arabia (i.e., Oman) fits with the biblical record.

The tomb is housed in a simple domed building next to a mosque. It is 4 meters (13 feet) long, and some suspect a second person may be buried in the tomb.  Near the entrance of the tomb is what some say is the footprint of Job in the stone. There also is a nearby spring, which accoding to the Quranic account, Job prayed for and God miraculously made the water flow.

Although Job suffered incredible loss and misfortune, he did not doubt God, and God rewarded him in the end.  Today, let us pray for the believers in Oman who are suffering. 

At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship and said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.”  In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing. (Job 1:20-22)

We bless the believers in Oman to stand strong in You, God, no matter what may happen to them. Like Job, would You increase their faith and their endurance. May they worship You in all circumstances. Keep their hearts and minds fixed on You, full of trust and joy. Amen.

Worship with us!: Blessed Be Your Name by Matt Redman.  Jesus, You are worthy of our praise in all circumstances!

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:

Maqurah, Rakhyut district, Dhofar region. Population: 457

Arift, Rakhyut district, Dhofar region. Population: 361

Shahb Asayb, Rakhyut district, Dhofar region. Population: 339

Ashqul, Rakhyut district, Dhofar region. Population: 333

Anzut, Rakhyut district, Dhofar region. Population: 265

Ajdarawt, Rakhyut district, Dhofar region. Population: 215