Pakistan: Christian Boy Forcibly Converted to Islam, Sources Say

Source: Morning Star News 

A 14‑year‑old Christian boy named Jameel Masih from Punjab Province, Pakistan, was forcibly converted to Islam and taken into illegal custody by a local Muslim landlord. Jameel had been working at the landlord’s cattle shed because his family was extremely poor and accepted wheat instead of wages as payment.

Jameel Masih, forcibly converted to
Islam in Pakistan in February 2026,
 in Islamic attire in TikTok video.
(Screenshot Christian Daily
International-Morning Star News)

When Jameel’s parents visited him on February 22, the landlord refused to let them see their son, claiming Jameel didn’t want to meet them. Local elders intervened and forced the landlord to release the boy temporarily. But shortly after the family brought Jameel home, the landlord returned with armed men, beat the parents, and abducted Jameel again.

The family later saw a TikTok video showing Jameel in Islamic clothing with an Islamic hymn playing, and local residents told them he had been converted to Islam under coercion. The family has been threatened for trying to inquire about him.

A Christian advocacy group, HARDS Pakistan, is helping the family file complaints and may take the case to the Lahore High Court if police refuse to act. Rights advocates say this case reflects a broader pattern of forced conversions and bonded labor exploitation of Christian and Hindu minors in Pakistan.

Prayer Points for Jameel and His Family

1. Rescue and Protection for Jameel
Pray that God would intervene to bring Jameel safely out of illegal custody, protect him from further harm, and restore him to his family.

2. Strength and Comfort for His Parents
Ask God to strengthen Sharif and Nazia Masih, who are traumatized, beaten, and threatened. Pray that they would feel God’s nearness and courage.

3. Justice Through Authorities
Pray that police will register the case, that courts will act swiftly, and that those responsible for kidnapping and coercion will be held accountable.

4. Courage for Local Christians and Advocates
Lift up HARDS Pakistan and other advocates who are risking pressure and threats to defend this family.

5. Protection for Other Vulnerable Children
Pray for Christian and Hindu minors trapped in bonded labor or at risk of forced conversion, that God would shield them and expose injustice.

6. Transformation of Hearts
Pray that God would soften the hearts of those who exploit the poor, and bring repentance and change in communities where these abuses occur.

7. Strength for the Church in Pakistan
Ask God to sustain believers who live under constant pressure, reminding them that He sees, He knows, and He will not abandon them.