Luri, Feyli in Iran

People Name:	Luri, Feyli
Country:	Iran
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	2,515,000
World Population:	3,010,000
Primary Language:	Luri, Northern
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	New Testament
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Luri-Bakhtiari
Affinity Bloc:	Persian-Median
Progress Level:

Introduction

Luri is the name of a nomadic tribe of shepherds who live in the Zagros Mountains of southwestern Iran. They live as nomads, traveling six to eight months out of the year and living in black goat-hair tents. Luri society is dominated by those possessing the largest herds and the most money. Those from the upper class hire members of the lower class to tend their flocks.

Ministry Obstacles

The Luri are practicing Shia Muslims. However, unlike many of the Shia who tend to be entirely dogmatic in their beliefs, the Luri have adopted a very practical belief system with simple religious practices. Shrines dedicated to holy men (founders of various Islamic groups) are scattered throughout their region. The Luri believe these shrines possess healing powers. People with physical and psychological ailments visit shrines each year in hopes of being cured.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray that God would send messengers who will recognize and engage with persons of peace among the Northern Luri in Iran.
Pray that church planting movements would begin among this nomadic people, spreading to other nomadic groups.
Ask Almighty God to cause his abundant life and love through Jesus to be widely embraced by these nomadic families.
Pray they would accept followers of Christ to live and work among them.
Pray for God to demonstrate his blessing, strengthening and healing families and communities.