Bosniaks are an ethnic group living in the southeastern part of Europe, mainly in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is proposed that their 'genetic roots' are reflective of numerous pre-historic components, especially signatures thought to be 'autochthonous' to the Dinaric region, where the historical Illyrians later appeared.
The earliest known inhabitants of the area now known as Bosnia and Herzegovina were the Illyrians, who spoke a language related to modern Albanian. The Romans conquered Illyria after a series of wars, and Latin-speaking settlers from all over the empire settled among the Illyrians.
In the Seventh Century, Slavs settled in Bosnia, Herzegovina and the surrounding lands. In 1463 the Turkish Ottoman Empire conquest at that time the independent Bosnian kingdom and it was the beginning of the influence of Islamic Civilization in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What is Bosnia was once part of the expansive Ottoman Empire. The dissolution of this empire in the late 19th and early 20th centuries meant peoples were scattered, including Bosniaks. Some of them were settled in what we now call Turkey.
Various instances of ethnic cleansing and genocide have had a tremendous effect on the territorial distribution of the Bosniak population, especially in the late 20th century. Partially due to this, a notable Bosniak diaspora exists in a number of countries, including Austria, Germany, Australia, Sweden, the United States and Turkey.
Bosniaks have contributed to Turkey as politicians and actors.
Most Bosniaks are Sunni Muslim, although historically Sufism has also played a significant role among them. For many Bosniaks, Islamic identity has more to do with cultural roots than with religious beliefs. Even among most religious Bosniaks, there is a disdain for religious leaders exercising any influence over day-to-day life. Bosniaks are no different than other Muslims in that they view Islam from the foundation that is their culture.
Bosniaks in Turkey need the chance to experience the abundant life Jesus Christ has to offer. As it stands, this is not likely to happen soon.
Ask the Lord to call people who are willing to go to Turkey and share Christ with the Bosniaks.
Ask God to encourage the few known Bosniak believers in this region.
Pray that God will meet the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of Bosniaks.
Ask the Lord to raise strong local churches among Bosniaks.
Scripture Prayers for the Bosniak in Türkiye (Turkey).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosniaks_in_Turkey
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Bosniak |
People Name in Country | Bosniak |
Pronunciation |
BOZZ-nee-ak
|
Alternate Names | Bosniac; Muslimani; Muslmani; Musselmani |
Population this Country | 116,000 |
Population all Countries | 3,151,000 |
Total Countries | 24 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 2 |
People ID | 10953 |
ROP3 Code | 101629 |
ROP25 Code | 301389 |
ROP25 Name | Bosniak |
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 %) |
0.10 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
94.90 %
|
Non-Religious |
5.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Bosnian (116,000 speakers) |
Language Code | bos Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Bosnian (116,000 speakers) |
Language Code | bos Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Bosnian |
Primary Language: Bosnian
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1564-1992) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1563-1983) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2013-2024) |
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 |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation | Create International |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Bosnian | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
General | Biblical answers to your questions | Got Questions Ministry |
General | Four Spiritual Laws | Campus Crusade for Christ |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
General | Zume Resources | Zume Project |
General | Zume Training | Zume Project |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Bosnian | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Bosnian | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Tools for faith conversations | Campus Crusade for Christ |
Photo Source | Michał Huniewicz - Flickr Creative Commons |
Map Source | Ertan Dogan |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |