Pashayi, Southwest in Afghanistan
Photo Source:
Anonymous
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Map Source:
Location: WLMS. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.
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| People Name: | Pashayi, Southwest |
| Country: | Afghanistan |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 98,000 |
| World Population: | 98,000 |
| Primary Language: | Pashai, Southwest |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.01 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Unspecified |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Muslim - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Pashayi peoples are divided by location and dialect. The Southwest Pashayi live mostly in the valleys of the Hindu Kush in northeastern Afghanistan. They tend to live in valleys located near major river systems.
What Are Their Lives Like?
They are often led by a village council which is the authority on issues affecting the entire village. The council is composed of extended family members from each family unit.
Personal disputes are left to be resolved by the individual who was hurt in some way which often leads to feuds. The Pashayi value masculinity and honor more than anything else. To them the ideal man is one who is a proud warrior, loyal to his family, dangerous to his enemies, and always prepared to deal with a feud.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Southwest Pashayis are Sunni Muslims.
What Are Their Needs?
There are almost no Christian believers anywhere near the Southwest Pashayi in Afghanistan. The other peoples in their region are also Muslim.
Prayer Points
Ask the Lord to save key Pashayi leaders who will boldly declare the gospel to their own people. Pray that evangelistic literature would soon be made available to the Pashayi. Ask God to send medical teams and humanitarian aid workers to minister to the physical needs of the Pashayi. Pray that strong local churches would be planted among the Pashayi.