Lebanese Arab in United Kingdom


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Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
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Introduction / History

Some Lebanese consider themselves Arabs while others associate themselves with the ancient Phoenicians. Both groups have made their mark on world history through trade and power. Others consider the Lebanese to be Levantine Arabs, referring to those who originated in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine or Syria. Some also include Arabs from Egypt, Iraq and Turkey. Like their ancient ancestors, today's Lebanese Arabs live all over the world. One can find them in most parts of the world including the United Kingdom.
There have been small numbers of Lebanese migrating to the UK since the 17th century. However, most came starting in 1975 with the Lebanese Civil War. Israel's 1982 invasion of Lebanon sent more people fleeing that small country. Other Lebanese fled from Nigeria for the UK because of dictatorial governments.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Lebanese Arabs in the UK have many ways to earn a living. They are noted for their business savvy. One can find Lebanese shops and kiosks in several of Great Britain's metropolitan centers. Many others are university students.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Most Lebanese Arabs are either Sunni or Shia Muslims. They can also be Alawites or Druze, two offshoots of Islam.
There is a large Christian population among them. These Christians have had a traditional church long before the advent of Islam in the 7th century. They have many traditional churches, but some are Protestant.


What Are Their Needs?

Whether they are Muslim or traditional Christian, the Lebanese Arabs in the UK need to put their hope and trust in Jesus Christ. They need the infilling of the Holy Spirit and the willingness to obey Christ so they can experience abundant life.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Holy Spirit to revive the Lebanese church, leading them to make disciples who make more disciples.
Pray for their fellowships to be Christ centered rather than tradition centered.
Pray there will soon come a day when the Lebanese people will send loving workers to unreached people groups in the Middle East and Europe.
Pray for spiritual hunger and a discernment that will keep them away from spiritual counterfeits.


Scripture Prayers for the Arab, Lebanese in United Kingdom.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanese_people
https://www.reddit.com/r/lebanon/comments/jzwvd8/why_do_some_lebanese_say_they_are_not_arab_what/
https://www.independent.co.uk/property/house-and-home/phoenician-or-arab-a-neverending-debate-in-lebanon-5547901.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanese_people_in_the_United_Kingdom


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Arab, Lebanese
People Name in Country Arab, Lebanese
Natural Name Lebanese Arab
Pronunciation leh-buh-NEEZ AE-rub
Alternate Names Lebanese Arab; Lebanese Shiite; Lebanese Sunni
Population this Country 102,000
Population all Countries 6,326,000
Total Countries 42
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 2
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 13017
ROP3 Code 105688
ROP25 Code 300407
ROP25 Name Arab, Lebanese
Country United Kingdom
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country United Kingdom
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked

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Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.50 %)
32.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
59.00 %
Non-Religious
2.00 %
Other / Small
7.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Arabic, Levantine (102,000 speakers)
Language Code apc   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Arabic, Levantine (102,000 speakers)
Language Code apc   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Arabic, Levantine
Photo Source DFID - UK - Flickr  Creative Commons 
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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