The Shahseven are a sub-ethnic group of Azerbaijanis, living near the border between Azerbaijan and Iran. They are semi-nomadic, being primarily shepherds. Their name means "lover of the Shah" or "adherents of the Shah," in reference to the traditional king of Persia.
Most Shahseven people live in Iran, but there are some still residing in Azerbaijan.
As nomadic shepherds, their lives are very difficult by our standards. They must move their livestock to even find adequate water or grazing lands. Their diet is often restricted to what their livestock can provide; meat and milk. Semi-nomadic peoples are often viewed as rivals or as a nuisance by settled people groups.
Like most other people groups in Iran and Azerbaijan, the Shahsevens are Shi 'ite Muslims.
Like other people groups that depend on livestock, the Shahsevan people need veterinarians to help take care of their livestock.
Pray the Lord will grant the Shahseven people a growing desire to know Jesus Christ and to follow Him. Pray the Lord will open their spiritual eyes to see Jesus as He really is.
Pray for mature Christians to be sent to disciple them in His ways.
Pray for healthy livestock which can sustain the people.
Pray for parents to understand the importance of providing good schooling for their children so that the next generation will be prepared for the rapid changes of the 21st century.
Scripture Prayers for the Ilsavan in Azerbaijan.
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14885/IR
http://www.everyculture.com/Africa-Middle-East/Shahsevan-History-and-Cultural-Relations.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shahsevan
http://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/shahsevan
https://www.jstor.org/stable/43383899?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents
https://www.persiancarpet.com/antique-rugs/Shahsevan
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Ilsavan |
People Name in Country | Ilsavan |
Alternate Names | Shahseven |
Population this Country | 8,400 |
Population all Countries | 102,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 14885 |
ROP3 Code | 108898 |
Country | Azerbaijan | ||
Region | Asia, Central | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | Azerbaijan |
Region | Asia, Central |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
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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 %
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Islam |
100.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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Primary Language | Turkish (8,400 speakers) |
Language Code | tur Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Turkish (8,400 speakers) |
Language Code | tur Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Turkish |
Primary Language: Turkish
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1782-1985) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1819-1993) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1827-2009) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
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Photo Source | Ninara - Flickr Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |