Dahalik in Eritrea
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It wasn’t until 1996 that linguists were even aware that Dahalik is a different language than that of the nearby Afar people.
Most Daliks live on a couple of islands off the coast of Eritrea. For that reason, they are isolated.
Though Eritrea is infamous for it’s oppressive government, the Dahilik people might be fortunate because of their isolation.
The Dahalik people are Muslim, but most likely they are not orthodox Muslims. People in the Horn of Africa tend to depend on spirits and animistic rituals.
Since so few people speak their language, what do we do? Is it wise to produce a Bible for them, or should believers produce other kinds of gospel materials?
* Pray for wisdom for anyone who wants to reach out to the Dahalik people with the gospel.
* Pray for audio gospel materials in their language.
* Pray for a Disciple-Making movement among the Dahalik people of Eritrea.
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/index.php/issue/day/Dahalik-People-in-Eritrea/
http://www.endangeredlanguages.com/lang/2678
| Profile Source: Keith Carey |
| Global Prayer Digest: 2014-01-13 |
| People Name General | Dahalik |
| People Name in Country | Dahalik |
| Population in Eritrea | 2,300 |
| World Population | 2,300 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Alternate Names | |
| People ID | 20565 |
| ROP3 Code | 116855 |
| Country | Eritrea | ||
| Region | East and Southern Africa | ||
| Continent | Africa | ||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | ||
| Persecution Rank | 6 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
| Location in Country | Semenawi K’eyih Bahri region: Dahlak Archipelago. Source: Ethnologue 2016 | ||
| Country | Eritrea |
| Region | East and Southern Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| Persecution Rank | 6 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
| Location in Country | Semenawi K’eyih Bahri region: Dahlak Archipelago.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Ethnologue Language Map
| Primary Language | Dahalik (2,300 speakers) |
| Language Code | dlk Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Other People Groups | Speaking Dahalik |
| Primary Language | Dahalik (2,300 speakers) |
| Language Code | dlk Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Dahalik |
Primary Language: Dahalik
| Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
|---|---|
| Translation Need | Questionable |
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
|---|---|
| None reported |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
15.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
85.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Anglican |
Unknown
|
| Independent |
Unknown
|
| Orthodox |
Unknown
|
| Other Christian |
Unknown
|
| Protestant |
Unknown
|
| Roman Catholic |
Unknown
|
