Tihami Arab in Yemen
tee-HAH-mee AE-rub

The Tiham is the narrow western coastal region of Yemen on the Red Sea and home of the Tihami Arabs. In addition to poverty, literacy is one of the problems in the Tihami. In some villages there is not much more schooling than memorization of the Koran. One prevalent cultural tradition in all of Yemen is qat, a mildly narcotic leaf that is chewed for hours at a time. Qat holds a strong grip on Yemeni culture. The predominate culture in the Tihami centers around Islam, but sometimes tradition or cultural customs supersede Islamic law. Hospitality and generosity are highly valued among these people. The Tihami Arabs need easy access to resources like the JESUS Film and audio Bibles in their language, Taizzi-Adeni. Radio broadcasts can also help.

Ministry Obstacles
The Tihami Arabs live in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Both countries are very hostile to Christian witness.

Scripture Focus
"But my people did not listen to my voice; Israel would not submit to me. So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts, to follow their own counsels."  Psalm 81:11-12

Scripture Prayer
Pray that this will be the year when this people group stops following their own stubborn desires and begins to follow the Lord.

Prayer Focus
Pray that those disillusioned by all the problems in Yemen would search until they find the truth that can set them free. Pray for a growing interest in Jesus among all the people groups of Yemen. Pray they would begin searching for God’s spiritual power to preserve through life. Pray for a movement to Christ among the Tihami Arabs.

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