Najdi is one of the varieties of the Arabic language spoken by Saudi Arabs. Saudi Arabia is sometimes called, "The Land of The Two Holy Mosques," in reference to Mecca and Medina, the two holiest places in Islam. Saudi Arabian dress follows strictly the principles of hijab, the Islamic principle of modesty. Those who live in Iraq can relax these standards to a degree.
Saudi-Najdi Arabs in Iraq live a harsh existence, having no permanent homes, living in portable black tents made from woven goat hair. Woman do most of the work, while men socialize and make plans for the group. Their tents are their main possessions, and animals are very important to their nomadic lifestyle.
Evangelism efforts among this unreached, unengaged people group are challenging due to harsh and unsettled nature of their lifestyle. There is a great need for missionaries who are able to endure difficult desert conditions so they can have regular contact with these nomads.
There is a need for medical and education teams to work among this nomadic people group to help them to help themselves.
Pray for simple church and small groups to become a reality among Najdi Arabs in Iraq.
Pray that God will overthrow the spiritual forces of darkness that oppose the spread of his gospel and ask God to deliver the families and communities within this people group from fears that hinder them from embracing his blessing of salvation.
Pray this will be the decade of harvest among the Najdi Arabs in Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
Scripture Prayers for the Arab, Saudi - Najdi in Iraq.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Najdi_Arabic
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Arab, Saudi - Najdi |
People Name in Country | Arab, Saudi - Najdi |
Natural Name | Najdi Arab |
Pronunciation |
SOW-dee nahj-DEE AE-rub
|
Alternate Names | Bedouin Arab; Gulf Speaking; Murrah Bedouin; Saudi Arab; Utaiba Bedouin |
Population this Country | 1,934,000 |
Population all Countries | 18,511,000 |
Total Countries | 11 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 39 |
People ID | 10759 |
ROP3 Code | 101196 |
ROP25 Code | 300396 |
ROP25 Name | Bedouin, Arabian |
Country | Iraq | ||
Region | Africa, North and Middle East | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 18 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Widespread; central Najdi dialect in western desert, Al Anbar, Al Muthanna, and An Najaf governorates; North Najdi dialect south between the rivers up to the Syrian border (Ninawa Governorate). Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Iraq |
Region | Africa, North and Middle East |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 18 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Widespread; central Najdi dialect in western desert, Al Anbar, Al Muthanna, and An Najaf governorates; North Najdi dialect south between the rivers up to the Syrian border (Ninawa Governorate).. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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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, Najdi Spoken (1,934,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ars Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Arabic, Najdi Spoken (1,934,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ars Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Arabic, Najdi Spoken |
Primary Language: Arabic, Najdi Spoken
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (2004-2013) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Arabic Bible Online | Arabic Bible Outreach Ministry |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Text / Printed Matter | Tools for faith conversations | Campus Crusade for Christ |
Photo Source |
(Representative photo) Copyrighted © 2023 Sam Nord - Shutterstock All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |