Zenaga is a Berber language. Berbers generally prefer to call themselves Amazigh, meaning free men. They are the original inhabitants of North Africa, which has been overrun by the Roman Empire, and later by the Arabs in the 600s. Since that time, they have largely been "Arabized" meaning their language and culture have been influenced by the Arabs. But they still yearn for freedom no matter where they live.
In general, Berbers feel that the more powerful Arabs have controlled them, though the two groups have often worked together throughout history. Berber groups like the Zenaga speakers would love to have complete freedom, but there are more powerful groups wherever they live. In the case of the Zenagas who live in Mauritania, the Moors are a powerful ethnic group.
Zenaga speakers live in either Mauritania or Senegal.
It is highly possible that Zenaga Berbers are not satisfied with their economic situation or the lack of good roads, potable water or electricity.
The primary religion practiced by the Zenaga Berbers in Mauritania is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.
There are few if any Christian materials in their language.
* Scripture Prayers for the Zenaga in Mauritania.
* There are no Zenaga speakers who have embraced Jesus Christ, so pray for the Holy Spirit to move in their communities in the coming years.
* Pray for opportunities for Zenaga speakers to hear and respond to Jesus Christ, despite the fact they live in a closed country.
* Pray for a Disciple-Making movement to move through Zenaga communities in both Mauritania and Senegal
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11621/SG
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berbers
http://countrystudies.us/mauritania/30.htm
http://www.country-data.com/cgi-bin/query/r-8513.html
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11621/SG
http://www.peoplegroups.org/Explore/groupdetails.aspx?peid=13581
http://www.sciencephoto.com/media/469298/view
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zenaga_language
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Zenaga |
People Name in Country | Zenaga |
Population this Country | 1,000 |
Population all Countries | 1,500 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 0 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
Alternate Names | Berber; Duaish; Idaouich; Masna; Nimadi |
People ID | 11621 |
ROP3 Code | 102734 |
Country | Mauritania | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 20 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Trarza region: Atlantic coast to Mederdra Source: Ethnologue 2018 |
Country | Mauritania |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 20 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Trarza region: Atlantic coast to Mederdra. Source: Ethnologue 2018 |
Primary Language | Hassaniyya | |||
Language Code | mey Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Hassaniyya |
Language Code | mey Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Zenaga | |
People Groups | Speaking Hassaniyya |
Primary Language: Hassaniyya
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2002-2005) |
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 |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching (GRN) |
Audio Recordings | Audio New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Oral Bible stories in Hassaniyya |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Hassaniyya |
Film / Video | The Prophets' Story |
Mobile App | Download Audio Bible app as APK File from FCBH |
Text / Printed Matter | Online Bible text (Scripture Earth) |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
100.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Anglican |
Unknown
|
Independent |
Unknown
|
Orthodox |
Unknown
|
Other Christian |
Unknown
|
Protestant |
Unknown
|
Roman Catholic |
Unknown
|