Last month, we rescued six families from slavery and secured their freedom in southern Punjab, Pakistan. There are more than 3.5 million people trapped in slavery in Pakistan, most of them from marginalized groups.

Our pastor and team received information about many girls and women facing abuse, harsh treatment, and even raped by the kiln administration, with all of their stories being horrific. Aware of their suffering, we decided to rescue them from their misery. Among those we helped were three Christian and three Muslim families, and nine girls had been victims of harassment and abuse. Altogether, we rescued 28 people. Today, we are sharing the story of Muhammad Abid and his family.

The Story of Muhammad Abid:

Muhammad Abid and his family of six have lived in the kiln since before he and his siblings were born. His father, Muhammad Inayat, took a loan from the kiln 30 years ago. Despite the loan being paid off over the years, the debt grew significantly. After Inayat’s death, the debt was passed on to Abid and his three sisters. His mother, an asthma patient, was unable to work, so Abid and his sisters worked at the kiln.

As mentioned earlier, the kiln administration treated women and girls with cruelty, and Abid’s sisters were no exception. Nazia Bibi, the eldest sister, was the first to experience harassment and rape, followed by her two younger sisters, who were also brutally mistreated and faced rape and assault. Whenever the manager or owner desired, they would forcibly take the girls and violate them. Abid and his mother pleaded with the kiln owner and manager to leave his sisters alone, but the manager threatened to kill Abid if he spoke out.

One of our pastors visited the kiln, heard their story, and promised to help them escape slavery. When our team was informed of the horrific events in these persecuted people’s lives, we immediately rescued them in the dead of night.

Rescue Mission:

After the rescue, we provided them with housing, shelter, and all the necessary supplies to restart their lives. What surprised us was that, although we didn’t ask or force them to learn about Christianity, they themselves expressed interest. They requested to learn more about Jesus and Christianity, saying, “You, followers of Christ, set us free and gave us a new opportunity to start our lives. We would like to start our lives as Christians.”

Currently, they are attending daily prayer services and learning about Christ and Christianity. Please keep them in your prayers. Also, pray for our brave team, who not only rescue people from slavery but also inspire non-believers to come to Christ.

Emergency Committee to Save the Persecuted and Enslaved (ECSPE) is a dedicated 501(c)(3) charity on a mission to support and uplift persecuted and marginalized Christians facing imprisonment and suffering due to their faith in Jesus Christ. Stand with us in offering hope and assistance to those in need.

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