Tumari Kanuri in Niger
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Kanuri became Muslims in the 11th century. The people are intensely proud of their ancient tradition of Islamic statehood. The traditional Kanuri dress consists of large robe-type garments that are worn with turbans or brightly embroidered caps. Social organization emphasizes the importance of the nuclear family and the supreme authority of the father. The greater the number in a household, the more prestige the family head is given. The divorce rate among the Kanuri is extremely high, with eight out of ten marriages ending in divorce.
The Kanuri people have been strong adherents of their current religion for generations. Change of religion requires change of worldview, and this is difficult. The entire country of Niger is strongly Muslim.
No Christian resources are known to be available in the language of the Tumari Kanuri. Much prayer is needed for the creation of resources, and to prepare the people for the Gospel message.
There are probably no followers of Christ today among this people. Please pray for those the Lord will soon call to himself, that the Lord is even now preparing pastors and teachers for them. Please pray that all Kanuri tribes will be given an increasing desire to know Jesus (whom Muslims call Isa al-Masih) as the Koran is read in the mosque. Pray for spiritual hunger.
Scripture Prayers for the Kanuri, Tumari in Niger.
| Profile Source: Joshua Project |
| People Name General | Kanuri, Tumari |
| People Name in Country | Kanuri, Tumari |
| Natural Name | Tumari Kanuri |
| Population this Country | 103,000 |
| Population all Countries | 103,000 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | Yes |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 2 |
| Alternate Names | Beriberi; Kanembu; Tumari Kanuri |
| People ID | 12508 |
| ROP3 Code | 104604 |
| Country | Niger | ||
| Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
| Continent | Africa | ||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | ||
| Persecution Rank | 28 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
| Location in Country | Tumari in N'guigmi; dialects in neighboring villages Source: Ethnologue 2010 | ||
| Country | Niger |
| Region | Africa, West and Central |
| Continent | Africa |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| Persecution Rank | 28 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
| Location in Country | Tumari in N'guigmi; dialects in neighboring villages. Source: Ethnologue 2010 |
| 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 | Kanuri, Tumari | |||
| Language Code | krt Ethnologue Listing | |||
| Language Written | Unknown | |||
| Total Languages | 2 | |||
| Secondary Languages |
|
| Primary Language | Kanuri, Tumari |
| Language Code | krt Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 2 |
| Secondary Languages | |
| Hausa | |
| People Groups | Speaking Kanuri, Tumari |
Primary Language: Kanuri, Tumari
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| None reported |
| Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 International Mission Board-SBC All rights reserved. Used with permission |
| Map Source | Bryan Nicholson / cartoMission |
| Profile Source | Joshua Project |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |
