Najdi is a dialect of Arabic spoken in the Najd region of central Saudi Arabia. Saudi civilization began to germinate with the advent of Islam in 622AD. In a short period Bedouin nomads in what is now Saudi Arabia conquered the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, and swaths of the Middle East under the banner of Islam. Islamic armies were unstoppable at that time. The Saudis went from being nomads to developing a great culture with world-renowned mathematicians and architects.
Since Saudi Arabia is a peaceful, prosperous country, not many Saudis feel compelled to migrate to other parts of the world. Only a few of them migrate to Europe.
The few Saudis who live in the United Kingdom (UK) are in urban centers, especially London. Some live in Manchester, Cambridge or Newcastle.
The Saudi economy is based on the oil industry, the service industry, and people coming on pilgrimage to Mecca. Those who go to the United Kingdom are usually students or people who work in the oil industry. There have been a couple of Saudis who have made their living in the UK as athletes or entertainers.
The Saudis are the most conservative Sunni Muslims in the world. Their homeland is where Islam began, and they pride themselves on being the protectors of the Islamic religion. Saudis in the UK can adhere to conservative religious views, or they might rebel against them and embrace Western ways. No matter whether they personally follow the teachings of Islam or not, Islam is central to their identity as a people.
Friendship evangelism would be an excellent approach, but it would have to be done discreetly. Saudi nationals who turn away from Islam can pay for it with their lives.
College students are often lonely and seeking friendship with those who will provide them with a home away from home. Believers who love Saudi culture and cuisine could show hospitality to them as "ambassadors for Christ." Such people would need to start with areas where Islam and Christianity agree, such as the greatness of God, and the importance of Isa, Arabic for Jesus.
Pray for true spiritual hunger among Saudi Arabs in the UK.
Pray for the Lord to raise up people who will faithfully share the ways of Jesus with Saudis in the UK in a discreet, loving manner.
Pray for a move of the Holy Spirit that will give Saudis a willingness to embrace Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, depending on Him alone for salvation.
Pray for a disciple making movement among Saudis in the UK that will spread to Saudi Arabia.
Scripture Prayers for the Arab, Saudi - Najdi in United Kingdom.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Saudi_Arabian_emigrants_to_the_United_Kingdom
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arab_diaspora
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Najdi_Arabic
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Najd
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Arab, Saudi - Najdi |
People Name in Country | Arab, Saudi - Najdi |
Natural Name | Najdi Arab |
Pronunciation |
SOW-dee nahj-DEE AE-rub
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Alternate Names | Bedouin Arab; Gulf Speaking; Murrah Bedouin; Saudi Arab; Utaiba Bedouin |
Population this Country | 24,000 |
Population all Countries | 18,511,000 |
Total Countries | 11 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 10759 |
ROP3 Code | 101196 |
ROP25 Code | 300396 |
ROP25 Name | Bedouin, Arabian |
Country | United Kingdom | ||
Region | Europe, Western | ||
Continent | Europe | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | United Kingdom |
Region | Europe, Western |
Continent | Europe |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.20 %) |
0.40 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
99.60 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
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Primary Language | Arabic, Najdi Spoken (24,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ars Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Arabic, Najdi Spoken (24,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ars Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Arabic, Najdi Spoken |
Primary Language: Arabic, Najdi Spoken
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
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 |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |