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Yagnob in Tajikistan
Picture a people group living in the cool of a mountain valley resettled by force in a hot lowland. The Yagnob, an ethnic minority in Tajikistan, suffered this move at the hands of the former Soviet Union. Red Army helicopters evacuated the population, and some Yagnobs died of shock in transit. Communist officials forced the Yagnobs into hard labor on the cotton plantations of the plains. The Soviet State officially abolished the Yagnobs' ethnicity. Through the change in climate and back-breaking work, several hundred Yagnobs died. Since 1983, families have begun to return to the Yagnob Valley.
Ministry Obstacles
The Yagnob are Sunni Muslims who believe that the supreme God, Allah, may determine their eternal salvation, but he is distant. They depend on the spirit world for daily needs.
Scripture Focus
"The people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a light has dawned." Matthew 4:16
Scripture Prayer
Pray for this people group to see the light of Jesus Christ.
Prayer Focus
The Yagnobi language has no known Christian resources. Many of the Yagnob, especially the younger ones, speak the Tajiki language, which has many resources.
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| People Name: |
Yagnob |
| Country: |
Tajikistan |
| 10/40 Window: |
Yes |
| Population: |
33,000 |
| World Population: |
33,000 |
| Primary Language: |
Tajik |
| Primary Religion: |
Islam |
| Scripture: |
Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: |
Yes |
| Jesus Film: |
Yes |
| Audio Recordings: |
Yes |
| Christ Followers: |
Few, less than 2% |
| Status: |
Unreached |
| Progress Level: |
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Presented by Joshua Project
www.joshuaproject.net
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