Zaghawa, Arabized in Sudan

People Name:	Zaghawa, Arabized
Country:	Sudan
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	169,000
World Population:	169,000
Primary Language:	Arabic, Sudanese
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	New Testament
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Kanuri-Saharan
Affinity Bloc:	Sub-Saharan Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

Arabization of the African peoples of Sudan began in the 1300s. The country has been growing more Arab and less African ever since. Sudan is a mixture of Arabic culture from the north and sub-Saharan African culture from the south. The Arabic culture is dominant, and many of the African peoples, including the Zaghawa, learn Arabic and live like Arabs. Being more “Arab” than “African” allows people to hold political and economic power in Sudan. This ongoing pressure to accommodate is causing the Zaghawa to abandon their historical culture and become Arabized.

Ministry Obstacles

As the Arabized Zaghawa increasingly identify with the Islamic religious system, they become closed to the gospel.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray for the Lord to provide for the physical and spiritual needs of the Arabized Zaghawa in Sudan in such a way they will understand what he offers his children.
Pray for workers to go to them and share God’s love.
Pray for the Arabized Zaghawa to be open to the word of God.
Pray for a Holy Spirit-directed movement to Christ among this group.