Najdi Arab

The Najdi have a unique position between Arabs and Bedouins, making them Bedouin Arabs. Their traditional homeland is the Arabian Desert, though some groups migrated north into the Negev Desert. Many Najdi Bedouins still live in Jordan, primarily raising sheep, goats, and camels for milk, meat, and transport. Life is harsh; they have no permanent homes and live in portable black tents made from woven goat hair, which protects against desert heat and sandstorms. Najdi culture values poetry and storytelling to preserve history and moral lessons, while weaving and embroidery decorate tents, clothing, and camel saddles. Social life often includes coffee ceremonies and music played on the rebab - a single-stringed instrument. Hospitality is central, and strangers are always offered food, water, and shelter.

Ministry Obstacles

Little or no Christian witness exists for them, nor any example of living Christianity for the Najdi Arabs to see or experience. In a region that is considered to have the two holiest places in Islam, it is often neglected as a place to live for Christians, making it difficult to have ties with the community and spread God's word.

Scripture Focus

"Let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the prayer of your servant that I now pray before you day and night for the people of Israel your servants, confessing the sins of the people of Israel, which we have sinned against you. Even I and my father’s house have sinned."  Nehemiah 1:6

Scripture Prayer

Pray for the Lord to raise up believers from among today’s people group that will faithfully and fervently pray for their people.

Prayer Focus

Pray for these remote Muslims to have dreams and visions of the risen Savior and be drawn to him. Pray for workers who are willing to endure hardships, learn a difficult language, and produce gospel materials for these people who need to hear good news. Pray for the rapid spread of the gospel among the Nadji Arabs. Pray that the Najdi Arabs would seek Christ as the only means of salvation.