Originally, Tajik people migrated to Kazakhstan territory after Islam was introduced to Central Asia. At that time, Tajiks were Zoroastrians who worshiped using fire. This conflicted with Islam, so many migrated to Kazakhstan.
Afghan Tajiks in Kazakhstan speak the Dari language. Their lives are dominated by the tenants of the Islamic religion and law system.
They are entirely Muslim in their beliefs. These people for whom Christ laid down his life, depend upon their good works to pay the penalty for their sins. They believe that Allah determines their eternal salvation.
There is little opportunity for outsiders to live and minister among these unreached people, because of their closed lifestyle. However, the Holy Spirit is providing many miracles among closed people groups today. Afghan Tajiks in Kazakhstan need to meet the Lord Jesus as their Savior who loves them and has provided payment for the penalty of their sins.
Pray that Almighty God will soften the hearts of Afghan Tajik leaders while increasing spiritual hunger in the hearts of these people, yet unreached with the gospel. Pray that God will move mightily among families to begin a lasting movement to himself. Pray for workers.
Scripture Prayers for the Afghan, Tajik in Kazakhstan.
https://astanatimes.com/2018/12/tajik-cultural-heritage-local-culture-awareness-encouraged-in-kazakhstan-says-community-leader
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Afghan, Tajik |
People Name in Country | Afghan, Tajik |
Natural Name | Afghan Tajik |
Pronunciation |
AHF-gahn TAH-jeek
|
Alternate Names | Fars; Irani; Persian |
Population this Country | 800 |
Population all Countries | 12,025,000 |
Total Countries | 4 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 14372 |
ROP3 Code | 107989 |
Country | Kazakhstan | ||
Region | Asia, Central | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 48 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Country | Kazakhstan |
Region | Asia, Central |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 48 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
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Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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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 %
|
Primary Language | Dari (800 speakers) |
Language Code | prs Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Dari (800 speakers) |
Language Code | prs Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Dari |
Primary Language: Dari
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1974) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1982-1985) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2008) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Steve Evans - Flickr Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |