Northern Yemeni Arab in Canada


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Introduction / History

Most information about Arabs in Canada is general; it seldom distinguishes those from Yemen from those from other Arabic speaking nations. Because Arabs have often been allowed into Canada as war refugees, there are many Yemeni Arabs who can come as refugees.


Where Are they Located?

Most Arabs in Canada live either in Ontario or Quebec. Within these two provinces, the Arabs live in the cities of Toronto or Montreal. North Yemeni Arabs do not tend to have their own separate settlements within these cities.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Arabs in Canada are twice as likely as Canadian natives to have a college degree. Yet there is a higher unemployment rate for people of Arab descent. Arabs in Canada tend to have lower incomes than the Canadian locals. On the positive side, Arabs in Canada tend to have a strong identity with their new nation.


What Are Their Beliefs?

A good percentage of Arabs who flee the Arabic-speaking countries are Christians. But in Yemen, there are almost no Christians. Almost all Yemeni Arabs are Muslims, though they tend to blend their Islam with other beliefs.


What Are Their Needs?

Unlike Yemen where embracing Christ carries a heavy penalty, there is religious freedom in Canada. Believers can share their love for the Savior with these Muslims who have been taught that the Qur 'an and the Hadith hold life's spiritual answers. Believers can help Yemenis with language and job skills. In the process, they have the chance to tell them about the spiritual answers that come from Jesus Christ.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Lord to raise up people who will faithfully share the ways of Jesus with North Yemenis in Canada in a discreet, loving manner.
Pray for a move of the Holy Spirit that will give North Yemenis a willingness to embrace Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, depending on Him alone for salvation.
Pray for a disciple making movement among North Yemenis in Canada that will spread to Yemen.


Scripture Prayers for the Arab, Northern Yemeni in Canada.


References

https://www.thestar.com/news/immigration/2015/09/14/yemenis-under-siege-in-canada-amid-civil-war-back-home.html
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/gay-yemeni-activist-facing-death-threats-seeks-to-stay-in-canada-1.1409522
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Yemeni_emigrants_to_Canada
http://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/columnists/kippen-yemenis-are-a-facing-dire-humanitarian-crisis
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-621-x/89-621-x2007009-eng.htm


Profile Source:   Global Prayer Digest  

People Name General Arab, Northern Yemeni
People Name in Country Arab, Northern Yemeni
Natural Name Northern Yemeni Arab
Pronunciation YEH-meh-nee AE-rub
Alternate Names Northern Yemeni Arab; Sanaani
Population this Country 6,800
Population all Countries 15,318,000
Total Countries 4
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 14715
ROP3 Code 108627
ROP25 Code 300426
ROP25 Name Arab, Yemeni
Country Canada
Region America, North and Caribbean
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country Canada
Region America, North and Caribbean
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked

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Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
Unknown
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.40 %
Ethnic Religions
Unknown
Hinduism
Unknown
Islam
99.60 %
Non-Religious
Unknown
Other / Small
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Primary Language Arabic, Sanaani (6,800 speakers)
Language Code ayn   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Arabic, Sanaani (6,800 speakers)
Language Code ayn   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Arabic, Sanaani

Primary Language:  Arabic, Sanaani

Bible Translation Status:  Unspecified

Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Arabic Bible Online Arabic Bible Outreach Ministry
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Text / Printed Matter Tools for faith conversations Campus Crusade for Christ
Photo Source Rod Waddington - Flickr  Creative Commons 
Profile Source Global Prayer Digest 
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