Makhuwa, Nahara in Mozambique

People Name:	Makhuwa, Nahara
Country:	Mozambique
10/40 Window:	No
Population:	460,000
World Population:	460,000
Primary Language:	Makhuwa
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.02 %
Evangelicals:	0.02 %
Scripture:	Complete Bible
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Bantu, Makua-Yao
Affinity Bloc:	Sub-Saharan Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Makhuwa are also known as “Nahara” which translates as “fisher” and reflects the occupation of this distinct people group. They live in rural communities on the coast of northern Mozambique and fishing is their main vocation. They prefer a simple lifestyle and do not mind being dependent on others who are more educated and can solve their problems for them.

Ministry Obstacles

The Makhuwa tend towards extremely conservative and suspicious attitudes. They tend to keep to themselves and rarely form friendships with outsiders or other ethnic groups. Although they have an animistic worldview including ancestor worship and divination, the Makhuwa root themselves deeply in Islamic tradition; however, many remain unfamiliar with the details of Islamic doctrine.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Ask the Holy Spirit to divinely inspire the handful of Makhuwa churches to find a way to reach the hearts of their people.
Pray for the availability of good schools for the children, and that parents would send them to school.
Ask God to equip teachers and pastors to be available to instruct new believers in the ways of the Lord, to lead them to spiritual maturity and fruitfulness.