For thousands of years the whole of North Africa inhabited by Berber tribes, also known as the Imazighen, meaning "free people." During the seventh century, Arab armies stormed through this entire region, and for hundreds of years, there has been a blending of Arabic and Berber cultures and languages. The Arabic spoken in this region include loan words from Berber languages. In sum, this region is much like a cultural "ecotone" where there is a blend of two different types of communities. To make matters even more complicated, there are Bedouin tribes who blend in with this mix, and there are various degrees of "Arabization." For this reason, the terms "Arab" and "Berber" need to be taken loosely. It's very possible that whoever wanted to aid a church planting movement would have to deal with all of these complexities.
Some Arabic-speaking Algerians have migrated to Turkey, a country with a very different language. Turkey’s roots are in the long-lasting Ottoman Empire which came after the power of the Arabs was curtailed. There is a deep-rooted friendship between Algeria and the Ottoman Turks.
Turkey is a favorite destination for Algerian tourists. Algerians often invest in Turkey. Most do not settle in Turkey but come as students. Only a small number are there to stay.
The Algerian Arabs are almost entirely Sunni Muslims. A central part of the Algerian Arab's identity is in being Muslim, even though they are known to seek other spiritual answers when grappling with a practical need like illnesses.
Algerian Arabs in Turkey need to accept the abundant life that only Jesus Christ can offer.
Pray for a movement to Christ among Algerian Arabs everywhere.
Pray for them to seek and find answers in Christ.
Pray for Christ's ambassadors to go to Turkey to seek and find the lost.
Pray for Algerian family leaders to have dreams of the risen Christ, leading them to open their families to the only savior.
Scripture Prayers for the Algerian, Arabic-speaking in Türkiye (Turkey).
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Algerian, Arabic-speaking |
People Name in Country | Algerian, Arabic-speaking |
Natural Name | Arabic-speaking Algerian |
Pronunciation |
al-JEER-ee-un
|
Alternate Names | Arabized Berber; Ibidites; Moroccan Arab |
Population this Country | 11,000 |
Population all Countries | 37,281,000 |
Total Countries | 19 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 10379 |
ROP3 Code | 100226 |
ROP25 Code | 300394 |
ROP25 Name | Arab, Algerian |
Country | Türkiye (Turkey) | ||
Region | Asia, Central | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 50 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Country | Türkiye (Turkey) |
Region | Asia, Central |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 50 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
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 | Arabic, Algerian (11,000 speakers) |
Language Code | arq Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Arabic, Algerian (11,000 speakers) |
Language Code | arq Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Arabic, Algerian |
Primary Language: Arabic, Algerian
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1872-1964) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1965-2018) |
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 |
Photo Source | Basel2019 - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |