Yazgul in Tajikistan

The Yazgul have only been reported in Tajikistan
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

Yazgul is more of a language than an ethnic group. It has two dialects, one for those who live in the mountains, and another for those who live at lower elevations. Most people who speak this language also speak Tajik, the national language of Tajikistan.


Where Are they Located?

Yazgul speakers like in Tajikistan's Khation Province, and Gorno-Badakshan Province.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Though the two Yazgul speaking groups (higher and lower elevations) are both agricultural, they grow different crops. Those in the lower elevations are more likely to have orchards, while those in the mountains must depend more heavily on livestock. Both groups also send hand crafts.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The primary religion practiced by Yazgul speakers is Shi 'ite Islam, one of two major denominations of Islam. They live among mainly Sunni Muslims. There is often hostility between the two sectors of Islam.


What Are Their Needs?

Many of these people (especially those who live in the mountains) are isolated from any gospel witness.


Prayer Points

Pray that the Yazgul speakers will be able to access gospel recordings and Bible portions.
Pray for the Lord to send out someone to take Christ to the Yazgul speakers.
Pray for a strong disciple making movement to emerge among these Muslims.


Scripture Prayers for the Yazgul in Tajikistan.


References

http://www.nativeplanet.org/indigenous/ethnicdiversity/asia/tajikistan/indigenous_data_tajikistan_yazgulyam.shtml
http://www.eki.ee/books/redbook/yazgulamis.shtml
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yazghulami_language
http://www.peoplegroups.org/Explore/groupdetails.aspx?peid=24519


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Yazgul
People Name in Country Yazgul
Alternate Names Yazgulam
Population this Country 11,000
Population all Countries 11,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 16013
ROP3 Code 111016
ROP25 Code 308984
ROP25 Name Yazgul (Yazgulyam)
Country Tajikistan
Region Asia, Central
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 46  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Kuhistoni Badakhshon province, Yazgulyam river valley, Motravn, Shavud, Budun, Vishkharv, Andarbag, Zhamag, Zaich, and Ubaghn; Kuybishev area; Dushanbe area.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Tajikistan
Region Asia, Central
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 46  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Kuhistoni Badakhshon province, Yazgulyam river valley, Motravn, Shavud, Budun, Vishkharv, Andarbag, Zhamag, Zaich, and Ubaghn; Kuybishev area; Dushanbe area..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Map of Yazgul in Tajikistan Ethnolinguistic map or other map

Primary Religion: Islam
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 Yazgulyam
Language Code yah   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Tajik
Primary Language Yazgulyam
Language Code yah   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Tajik
People Groups Speaking Yazgulyam

Primary Language:  Yazgulyam

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2001)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings DAVAR Partners recording, complete Bible DAVAR Partners International
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
Text / Printed Matter IBT, Russia - resources Institute for Bible Translation - Russia
Map Source People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.



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