The ancestors of the Moroccan Arabs originated in the Arabian Desert. From there, they gradually migrated into northern Africa. The early Islamic period was a time when "Arab identity" meant that all Arabs had descended from a common male ancestor. Thus, being an Arab brought recognition, honor, and certain privileges.
Over the centuries, the Arabs have become somewhat intermingled with Berber tribes, and this has influenced their way of life. Nevertheless, the two groups have remained distinct. The long and short of it is that the Arab population of Morocco is distinct from other Arab populations. This will affect their lives in Libya where some of them live, even though there is also Berber influence in that country.
Libya is in a state of near civil war, yet enough Moroccans have been moving there in recent years to alarm the government of Algeria, a country that is between Morocco and Libya.
Moroccans usually stay in Morocco, but some have migrated elsewhere, including Libya, which is hundreds of miles to their east.
Moroccan Arabs in Libya try to preserve their cultural traditions such as the naming of children. It is customary for an Arab child's name to reflect the three dominant elements of Arab life: kin, home and religion. Thus, a boy might have a name such as "Muhammad ibn Ibrahim al Hamza." "Muhammad" represents his religious name. "Ibn Ibrahim" is his father's name. "Al Hamza" means that he is from the village of Hamza. Girls are given similar names, which they keep even after marriage. This reflects the Muslim Arab tradition that even though women are subservient to men, they retain their identities, separate legal rights and family ties.
Maintaining their identity while being surrounded by European culture is very important to many Moroccan Arabs.
Moroccan Arabs in Libya are Sunni Muslim, though there are pre-Islamic beliefs mixed in. In theory, Muslims are completely depended on Allah, but in practice, most look to other spirit beings as well.
Moroccans in Libya need to be safe from the violence that is plaguing that country.
Ask the Lord to call people who are willing to reach out and share the love of Christ with Moroccans in Libya.
Ask God to strengthen, encourage, and protect the small number of Moroccan Arabs who have decided to follow Christ.
Ask the Holy Spirit to soften the hearts of Moroccan Arabs towards Christ followers so that they will be receptive to Jesus Christ.
Ask the Lord to raise up strong fellowships of believers and Disciple-Making movements among Moroccan Arabs in Libya.
Scripture Prayers for the Arab, Moroccan in Libya.
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13819/MO
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13819/NL
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/01/23/algeria-raises-alarm-over-moroccans-crossing-toward-libya.html
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Arab, Moroccan |
People Name in Country | Arab, Moroccan |
Natural Name | Moroccan Arab |
Pronunciation |
moh-RAH-kuhn AE-rub
|
Alternate Names | Arabized Berber; Jemmari; Maghreb Arab; Maghrebi Arab; Maghrib Arab; Moroccan Arab; Moroccan Arab-Berber; Moroccan Arabized Berber |
Population this Country | 299,000 |
Population all Countries | 30,299,000 |
Total Countries | 22 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 6 |
People ID | 13819 |
ROP3 Code | 106804 |
ROP25 Code | 300412 |
ROP25 Name | Arab, Moroccan |
Country | Libya | ||
Region | Africa, North and Middle East | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 3 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Country | Libya |
Region | Africa, North and Middle East |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 3 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
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Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.01 %) |
0.09 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.02 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
99.89 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Arabic, Moroccan (299,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ary Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Arabic, Moroccan (299,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ary Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Arabic, Moroccan |
Primary Language: Arabic, Moroccan
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1902-1952) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2012) |
Bible-Complete | No |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | 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 | Arabic Bible Online | Arabic Bible Outreach Ministry |
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Oral Bible stories | One Story |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | God's Story video | God's Story |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Arabic, Moroccan Spoken | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
Film / Video | Magdalena video | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Arabic, Moroccan Spoken | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Arabic, Moroccan Spoken | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Tools for faith conversations | Campus Crusade for Christ |
Photo Source | Monica Volpin - Pixabay |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |