Maore Comorian in Madagascar


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Introduction / History

The Mayotte Comorians are a blend of settlers from the past: Iranian traders, mainland Africans, Arabs, and Malagasy. Because of poor economic conditions, the islands receive monetary and technical support from other countries. Some seek their fortune in nearby countries like Madagascar.


Where Are they Located?

Mayotte Comorians live on a group of islands in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and Mozambique, Africa. The Comoros chain consists of four main islands plus several smaller ones. Comorian communities can be found on all of the islands in the chain, as well as in Madagascar. The different Comorian groups take their name from the particular island on which they live. Thus, the Mayotte Comorians are those from Mayotte Island. Unlike the other Comoro Islands, Mayotte remains a French colony.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Most of these islanders work as farmers or fishermen, while a few raise cattle, sheep, goats, and donkeys. A small number work in industry or in jobs relating to tourism.

The basic diet of the Comorians consists of rice, potatoes, corn, fish, coconuts, and bananas. Other crops that are grown are sweet potatoes, citrus fruits, and pineapples.

Although young people wear Western style clothing, traditional clothing is still common among the adults. In town, a Comorian man will typically wear a white cotton garment and a knee-length shirt, sometimes with a white jacket and a white skull cap. When he goes out of town, he wears a long cloth sarong (colorful skirt). Most women wear long, colorful cotton dresses, with bright shawls as face coverings. Other women prefer wearing black robes that cover their heads.

Polygamy is an acceptable practice among Mayotte Comorians in Madagascar. Children are expected to help with the farming, fishing, and caring of the animals. For recreation, Mayotte Comorians enjoy dancing, singing, and playing instruments, especially horns and drums.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Mayotte Comorians are Sunni Muslims, yet mosque attendance is very low. Mixed with their Islamic practices is a strong involvement with traditional animistic religions, and spirit possession is one of the sad consequences of this.

Traditionally, Mayotte Comorians have been very resistant to any kind of religious change; however, they are gradually becoming more receptive to other ideas.


What Are Their Needs?

The physical needs of the Maore Comorians are numerous. Major problems on the Comoros Islands include poverty, disease, and hunger. Educational levels are low. There is a shortage of hospitals and doctors, and many people suffer from illnesses and chronic malnutrition. Because of a poor water supply, good hygiene is lacking. Such problems contribute to a high death rate, especially among young children.

The spiritual needs of the Mayotte Comorians are even greater than their physical needs. Though freedom of religion exists in Madagascar, evangelism is not well received by these Muslims. Their commitment to Islam coupled with involvement in occult practices has made these people difficult to reach.

Christian resources are limited. Consequently, the number of Comorian believers remains small. Prayer is the first step toward seeing these people reached with the Good News that Jesus Christ came to set them free.


Prayer Points

Pray for gospel workers to catch a vision for reaching the Mayotte Comorian people for Jesus and that in God's sovereign timing their hearts would be open and ready to follow Him.
Pray for Jesus movements to bless extended Mayotte Comorian families so the gospel will spread rapidly among this people group.
Pray for the spiritual lives of the Mayotte Comorian people in Madagascar to become fruitful as they follow Christ.
Pray for the lives and culture of the Mayotte Comorian people to evidence the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God as they open to the gospel, and for the beauty of Jesus to be seen in them.


Scripture Prayers for the Comorian, Maore in Madagascar.


References

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18946/MA

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19403/MA

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maore_dialect


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Comorian, Maore
People Name in Country Comorian, Maore
Natural Name Maore Comorian
Alternate Names
Population this Country 6,200
Population all Countries 225,000
Total Countries 4
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 18946
ROP3 Code 115069
ROP25 Code 301826
ROP25 Name Comorian
Country Madagascar
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country Madagascar
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
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 0.00 %)
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 Comorian, Maore (6,200 speakers)
Language Code swb   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Comorian, Maore (6,200 speakers)
Language Code swb   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Comorian, Maore

Primary Language:  Comorian, Maore

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1983)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1994-2021)
Bible-Complete No
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Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Comorian, Maore Jesus Film Project
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
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Mobile App Android Bible app: Comorian, Maore YouVersion Bibles
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Photo Source Bertrand Fanonnel - Wikimedia  Creative Commons 
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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