Arab, Saudi - Najdi in Saudi Arabia
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| People Name: | Arab, Saudi - Najdi |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 14,877,000 |
| World Population: | 18,835,500 |
| Primary Language: | Arabic, Najdi |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.09 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.08 % |
| Scripture: | Portions |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Arab, Arabian |
| Affinity Bloc: | Arab World |
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Introduction / History
Najdi is one of the varieties of the Arabic language spoken by Saudi Arabs. Saudi Arabia is sometimes called, "The Land of The Two Holy Mosques," in reference to Mecca and Medina, the two holiest places in Islam. Saudi Arabian dress follows strictly the principles of hijab, the Islamic principle of modesty.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Saudi Arabia is sometimes called, "The Land of The Two Holy Mosques," in reference to Mecca and Medina, the two holiest places in Islam. Saudi Arabian dress follows strictly the principles of hijab, the Islamic principle of modesty.
Though Najdi Arabs were once nomads, they are settling into towns and cities today. That is a big lifestyle adjustment.
What Are Their Beliefs?
More than 99 percent of the Najdi Arabs are Sunni Muslims. Sunni Islam is usually tainted by pre-Islamic beliefs, but this is less likely to happen in Saudi Arabia. They are among the most devout and orthodox Muslims anywhere.
What Are Their Needs?
The few believers among the Najdi Arabs can grow in sharing and discussing God's Word with their families and communities.
Prayer Points
There are not many followers of Jesus among the Najdi Arabs. There are a few and they need outside prayer support.
Pray for their protection. Pray they would learn to live in the power of Christ's Spirit, demonstrating the fruit of his Spirit. This fruit will be a strong testimony to the reality and goodness of Christ.
Pray the Najdi Arabs would hunger to know forgiveness of sin, found only through faith in the work of Christ on the cross.
Pray they would hunger to know God's love, found through faith in Christ's work and life.