The Shabaks probably migrated from Persia to Ninevah in the 1600s. Many of the Shabak are related to the Kurds and the word shabak in Arabic means “intertwine.”
The Shabak of Iraq live in the Sinjar region of Ninevah, Mosul in many villages like Khazna, for example. They speak Shabaki and Arabic.
In Iraq the Shabak have always been looked on as being lower class people. They face discriminated by Iraqi authorities and by their Kurdish neighbors. They have been attacked and many have been killed.
The Shabak began their own religion to defend themselves against what they say to be false accusations. The Shabak have their own ideas on spiritual life which include elements of Christianity and the mystic Sufi sect of Islam. They have religious guides called pirs. Unlike other Muslims, the Shabak people drink alcohol.
This people group is in danger from hostile neighbors.
Pray for their safety and for their situation to lead them to Jesus Christ. Many have now gone to Iraqi Kurdistan.
Pray their despised situation may work for their good, making them receptive to the gospel message.
Pray that they meet loving Christians who will disciple them.
Scripture Prayers for the Shabak in Iraq.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/shabak_people
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