The Rohingya are Muslims living in Rakhine state in Myanmar. Some people claim the Rohingya are indigenous to this area. Others say most Rohingya are migrants from Bengal. The name "Rohingya" is a contentious term in Myanmar. The government claims the people should be called Bengali. They have been called one of the world's most persecuted minorities, and most have been denied Burmese citizenship and voting rights. Clashes with Burmese Buddhists in 2012 led to some 140,000 Rohingya now living in displacement camps. The turmoil in 2012 resulted in thousands of Rohingya being killed, many homes and mosques burned, and much looting. Christians need to find ways to minister to the Rohingya people, both within Myanmar and in other countries where they reside. Humanitarian help is much needed and will be appreciated.
The Rohingya are strongly committed to their religion. They are a besieged people and this produces extra commitment to their religion.
It is possible there are a few secret believers in Jesus. Pray for just treatment for this downtrodden people group. Pray for a change of heart by the Burmese government which will result in protection for the people and for citizenship to be granted. Pray Burmese Christians would become advocates for the Rohingya.
Scripture Prayers for the Rohingya in Myanmar (Burma).
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Rohingya |
People Name in Country | Rohingya |
Pronunciation | roh-HIHN-juh |
Alternate Names | Chittagonian; Ruaingga; रोयिंगाइया |
Population this Country | 609,000 |
Population all Countries | 2,248,000 |
Total Countries | 9 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 12 |
People ID | 11359 |
ROP3 Code | 102170 |
ROP25 Code | 307025 |
ROP25 Name | Rohingya |
Country | Myanmar (Burma) | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 17 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | North Rakhine State, Maungdaw and Buthidaung townships; Sittwe and Rathedaung townships. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Myanmar (Burma) |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 17 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | North Rakhine State, Maungdaw and Buthidaung townships; Sittwe and Rathedaung townships.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Islam (Sunni) |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
100.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Rohingya | |||
Language Code | rhg Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 3 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Rohingya |
Language Code | rhg Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 3 |
Secondary Languages | |
Burmese | |
Rakhine | |
People Groups | Speaking Rohingya |
Primary Language: Rohingya
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2020) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | God's Story video | God's Story |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation | Create International |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Rohingya | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Photo Source | digital.democracy - Flickr Creative Commons |
Map Source | People Group location: Joshua Project. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |