PEOPLE GROUPS

There are currently around 1,400 Muslim people groups where, as far as we know, there is still no witness to the gospel.

On this page, you'll find information on three of these groups. For more detailed information, visit our prayer zone.

The Gawamaa of Sudan

The Gawamaa people of Sudan are part of the Baggara people group which numbers over one million and is the second largest people group in western Sudan. Not much is known about the Gawamaa people specifically except that their primary religion is Islam.

>> Pray that the church will hear the call to love the Gawamaa people and the other Muslim tribes in North Sudan

>> Pray for humanitarian aid workers who can provide relief and help to the Gawamaa people, many of whom lack access to basic sanitation, health and education.

>> Opportunities also exist for those with skills in water purification and treatment who could provide vital help and better health to the Gawamaa.

>> Ask God to raise up teams who will live and work amongst the Gawamaa, sharing the truth of the Gospel with them through word and deed.

The Qizilbash of Afghanistan

The Qizilbash people of Afghanistan live in urban areas such as Kabul, Herat and Qandahar, as well as in certain villages in Hazarajat. They are an important and politically influential element of society and many are involved in some form of trade. Much prayer is needed for the Qizilbash people; there are very few gospel resources available in their language and there are currently no known believers.

>> Pray for workers willing to go and minister to the Qizilbash.

>> Ask that believers might find opportunities to share the truth of Jesus with the Qizilbash and pray that their hearts may be open to hear the good news.

>> Ask God to raise up linguists to translate the Scriptures and other resources into the local language.

“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” 1 John 5:14

The Asahan of Indonesia

The Asahan people of Indonesia live on the island of Sumatra. The people are mainly fishermen as the area is renowned for its oysters and abundant fishing waters. The Asahan community need help physically developing the land and those with skills in this area could bring great help to the people.

>> Pray for workers willing to go and live and work amongst the Asahan

>> Give thanks that the Scriptures are available in the Malay language. Pray for many to read the Scriptures and for their eyes to be opened to Jesus.

>> Pray for the effectiveness of the Gospel as it is proclaimed through the radio channels of Indonesia and in Gospel recordings among the Asahan.