Population: 340,000
Located on the Mediterranean Sea, Latakia is one of the main port cities of Syria. It has a large Alewite Muslim Population.
Alewite Islam is a sect of Islam that is related to Shia. They place an emphasis on their trinity: Muhammad; his nephew and successor, Ali; and Salman al-Farisi. They believe in reincarnation and take part in a “mass” involving bread and wine. They have their own religious book. Among Muslims they are known to be heretical because of their beliefs and practices.
"Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; for You I wait all the day long." Psalm 25:5
Lord, would you use the Alawites and their idea of the trinity to show them that the Father, Son, and Spirit are the true Trinity, the Bible is the only true Word of God, and Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation. In this important port city, use this sect of people that have been rejected to bring Your truth to that city and country.