Nestorian missionaries first brought Christianity to the Tajiks during the 12th century. Today, Tajiks are Sunni Muslims of the Hanafite branch, although some Shi’ites exist. About one-tenth of Tajik people are classified as non-religious. This has probably been a result of Russian atheistic pressure.
 <strong>Pray</strong> that the Tajik would not judge Christianity just as a “Russian religion,” but see their own need for salvation.
 <strong>Pray</strong> for an end to the persecution of believers by Muslim relatives who believe Christians betray their ancestors.
 <strong>Ask</strong> God to send revival to Penjikent (the radical Muslim center) where there are no Tajik believers.