Chad has many ethnic groups. Among them are the Babalia, also known as the Mubi. They live in western Chad, near both Cameroon and Nigeria. Most live in Chad’s Mayo-Kebbi Est region.
Like most people in Chad, the Babalia are farmers who grow maize, rice, millet and sorghum. Most also raise livestock: goats, sheep and cattle. They love the arts, especially dance, music and storytelling.
Though they are officially Sunni Muslim, the Babalia also worship their ancestral spirits. This is a common spiritual stronghold in much of the African continent.
The Babalia are facing multiple challenges. There are needless conflicts with neighboring tribes. An ongoing drought has made food production an issue. Fortunately, they are embracing new technology which has the potential to help them survive these problems.
Pray for workers to go to the Babalia people, and for their hearts to be ready to receive their savior.
Pray for families of believers loving and serving others to grow reproducing churches.
Pray for a chain reaction of families reaching families that results in thousands of new believers who share their faith with others.
Pray for grace and truth expanding into their entire society as all believers learn to love others.
Scripture Prayers for the Babalia in Chad.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Babalia |
People Name in Country | Babalia |
Alternate Names | Babalia Arab |
Population this Country | 13,000 |
Population all Countries | 13,000 |
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 | 10537 |
ROP3 Code | 100688 |
Country | Chad | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Hadjer-Lamis region: N’Djamena department, north of Djermaya and between Karal and Tourba. 23 villages. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Chad |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Hadjer-Lamis region: N’Djamena department, north of Djermaya and between Karal and Tourba. 23 villages.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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, Chadian Spoken (13,000 speakers) |
Language Code | shu Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Arabic, Chadian Spoken (13,000 speakers) |
Language Code | shu Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Arabic, Chadian Spoken |
Primary Language: Arabic, Chadian Spoken
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1964) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2012) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2021) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Map Source | Joshua Project / Global Mapping International |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |