Dhank (Arabic: ضنك) is a town (pop. 13,729) and seat of the district of Dhank (pop. 23,436) in Adh-Dhahirah region. 'Dhank' in Arabic means ‘grey, dark, depressive’. However ominous its name, it is a quaint town at the foot of the mountains. The district has many beautiful wadis, such as Wadi Al Fateh and Wadi Qumeirah. The area is known for its agriculture, ecological diversity, and migratory birds that pass through annually.

The Battle of Dhank took place in 1870, a key conflict in establishing the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. The battle pitted forces in support of the Omani Imam, Azzan bin Qais, against the Sultan of Muscat, Turki bin Said. The battle was won by Sultan Turki bin Said, and led to the combining of the Oman Imamate in the interior with the Muscat Sultanate on the coast.

Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow Me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” (John 8:12) May the people of Dhank come out of darkness and follow the Light!

Pray for the Town and District of Dhank:

• Glory of God.  That God would be glorified and exalted and worshipped in Dhank. (Habakkuk 2:14, Psalm 138:4-5)    
• Expansion of the Kingdom.  That many people in Dhank 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 Dhank, 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 Dhank. 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 Dhank 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 Dhank. 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!: Here I Am to Worship by Chris Tomlin. May the people of Dhank know the Light of the World who stepped down into the darkness!

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:

Safi Sahra, Nizwa district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 266

Al-Ayn, Nizwa district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 260

Qarn Al-Maallam, Nizwa district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 243

Al-Hilaylat, Nizwa district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 238

Al-Ghalil, Nizwa district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 210