The Ilsavan are a sub-ethnic group of Azerbaijanis, living near the border between Azerbaijan and Iran. Their name means "lover of the Shah" or "adherents of the Shah", and they have been loyal subjects of the Iranian government for many years. Most live in Iran, but there may be 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.
The Ilsavan are Shia Muslims.
There may be no followers of Jesus today among the Ilsavan people. It will take a miracle for them to hear and respond to the life changing gospel.
Pray for mature Christians to be sent to teach them.
Please pray the Lord will grant the Ilsavan a growing desire to know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
Pray the Lord will open their spiritual eyes to see who Jesus is.
Pray for good schools and hospitals in the Ilsavan homeland.
Scripture Prayers for the Ilsavan in Iran.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Ilsavan |
People Name in Country | Ilsavan |
Alternate Names | Shahseven |
Population this Country | 94,000 |
Population all Countries | 102,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 2 |
People ID | 14885 |
ROP3 Code | 108898 |
ROP25 Code | 307421 |
ROP25 Name | Shahsavani / Ilsavan |
Country | Iran | ||
Region | Asia, Central | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 9 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Widespread, especially north and central. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Iran |
Region | Asia, Central |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 9 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Widespread, especially north and central.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.20 %) |
0.50 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
99.50 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Azerbaijani, South |
Language Code | azb Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Shahsavani |
Dialect Code | 7464 Global Recordings Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Azerbaijani, South |
Language Code | azb Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Shahsavani |
Dialect Code | 7464 Global Recordings Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Azerbaijani, South |
Primary Language: Azerbaijani, South
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes |
Bible-New Testament | Yes |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2009-2013) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
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Photo Source | Ninara - Flickr Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |