The Mozabites are Berbers hailing from the Mzab valley in Algeria. Ghardaia is the main town and capital of the M 'zab. In 1882 this region was annexed to French Algeria. They are Ibadi Muslims and strongly committed to their faith. The combination of the functional purism of the Iba?i faith while the oasian way of life has led to a strict organization of land and space. Each citadel has a fortress-like mosque whose minaret served as a watchtower. Houses are constructed in concentric circles around the mosque. A federal council unites representatives of the seven settlements. This council forms a ruling body for religious and social issues, and, increasingly, cultural matters such as dowries, celebrations and dress.
They are Ibadi Muslims said to be extremely devout and faithful to their traditional practices. No scripture is reported as available in their language. There is no indication of any followers of Jesus today among the Mozabite Berbers of Algeria.
Please pray the Lord would move mightily among the Mozabite Berbers as he has among some North African tribes. Some are responding to the gospel.
Scripture Prayers for the Berber, Mozabite in Algeria.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Berber, Mozabite |
People Name in Country | Berber, Mozabite |
Natural Name | Mozabite Berber |
Alternate Names | Mozabite; Mzab Berber |
Population this Country | 198,000 |
Population all Countries | 203,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 4 |
People ID | 13842 |
ROP3 Code | 106837 |
ROP25 Code | 301088 |
ROP25 Name | Berber, Saharan |
Country | Algeria | ||
Region | Africa, North and Middle East | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 15 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Mzab region south of Algiers. 7 oases, Ghardaïa is principal one. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Algeria |
Region | Africa, North and Middle East |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 15 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Mzab region south of Algiers. 7 oases, Ghardaïa is principal one.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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 | Tumzabt (198,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mzb Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Tumzabt (198,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mzb Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Tumzabt |
Primary Language: Tumzabt
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | Bethany World Prayer Center |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |