The Southwest Pashayi live in Afghanistan, mostly in the valleys of the Hindu Kush in northeastern Afghanistan. They tend to live in valleys located near major river systems. They are often led by a village council which is the authority on issues affecting the entire village. The council is composed of extended family members from each family unit. Personal disputes are left to be resolved by the individual who was hurt in some way which often leads to feuds. The Pashayi value masculinity and honor more than anything else. To them the ideal man is one who is a proud warrior, loyal to his family, dangerous to his enemies, and always prepared to deal with a feud.
There are almost no Christian believers anywhere near the Southwest Pashayi in Afghanistan. The other peoples in their region are also Muslim.
Ask the Lord to save key Pashayi leaders who will boldly declare the gospel to their own people. Pray that evangelistic literature would soon be made available to the Pashayi. Ask God to send medical teams and humanitarian aid workers to minister to the physical needs of the Pashayi. Ask God to raise up prayer teams who will faithfully break up the spiritual soil of Afghanistan through intercession. Pray that strong local churches would be planted among the Pashayi.
Scripture Prayers for the Pashayi, Southwest in Afghanistan.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Pashayi, Southwest |
People Name in Country | Pashayi, Southwest |
Natural Name | Southwest Pashayi |
Alternate Names | Laurowan; Pashai; Pashayi; Southwest Pashayi; Tagau |
Population this Country | 135,000 |
Population all Countries | 135,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 3 |
People ID | 15072 |
ROP3 Code | 109523 |
ROP25 Code | 306584 |
ROP25 Name | Pashayi |
Country | Afghanistan | ||
Region | Asia, Central | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Northeast of Kabul, and in Kapisa province; north of Sarobi, Tagau (Tagab) valley. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Afghanistan |
Region | Asia, Central |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Northeast of Kabul, and in Kapisa province; north of Sarobi, Tagau (Tagab) valley.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Islam (Sunni) |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.01 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
99.99 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Pashai, Southwest (135,000 speakers) |
Language Code | psh Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Pashai, Southwest (135,000 speakers) |
Language Code | psh Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Pashai, Southwest |
Primary Language: Pashai, Southwest
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | Bethany World Prayer Center |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |