Hijazi Arab

The Hijazi Arabs roam the harsh deserts of the vicinity of Saudi Arabia with their camels, sheep, and goats. Their livestock is the primary source of livelihood. Sitting around open fires outside their goat hair and camel hair tents, they often recite poems, sing songs accompanied by a lute, flute, or drum, and tell stories about their history. The women are particularly skilled in this art. Although the Hijazi have few possessions, their coffee pot is very important. It represents what makes life pleasurable: hospitality and friendship. They generally consider manual labor degrading. However, more and more Hijazi are accepting wage-paying jobs in urban regions to improve their lives with better housing, medical, and educational opportunities.

Ministry Obstacles

The Hijazi strongly identify with the Islamic religious system. They are also nomadic. These are key reasons why they have not yet been reached for Christ.

Scripture Focus

"Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place."  2 Chronicles 7:15

Scripture Prayer

Pray that you will be encouraged to pray, knowing that the Lord will hear your prayers that are in accordance with His will.

Prayer Focus

Ask God for a concerted, strategic effort by caring followers of Christ to reach the Hijazi with the gospel. Pray for Christians to provide the Hijazi with gospel recordings, fine-tuned Bible radios, and biblical stories of Jesus. Ask God to give them a spiritual hunger that will lead them to the cross.