Sanusi Bedouin in Libya

The Sanusi are one of the most unique groups of Bedouin. They have been influenced by both the traditional nomadic lifestyle of the Bedouin and the religious teachings of a prophet known as Sayyid Muhammad ibn 'Ali as-Sanusi. This influence has made them one of the gentler of the Bedouin tribes. Although the Bedouin once considered it degrading to have manual labor jobs, this has changed somewhat in recent years. However, most of them still despise this type of work. Almost all of the Bedouin in Libya are Sunni Muslims of the Malikite school.

Ministry Obstacles

Libya does not provide a welcome to Christian workers, nor do the Bedouin tribes. Someone will need to find creative ways to reach them for Christ.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for gospel radio to reach the Sanusi people and that they will learn of these broadcasts. Pray for excellent, culturally appropriate programming, and that they will listen to it.

Scripture Focus

"And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed."  Daniel 7:14

Scripture Prayer

Pray that many from today’s people group will understand and respond to the fact that Jesus Christ has an eternal kingdom. Pray for them to worship their eternal King of kings!

Prayer Focus

There may be a handful of Christ followers among the Sanusi people. Please pray for peace in Libya, and that there will be a growing openness to Jesus among all the tribes in the land, including the Sanusi Bedouins. Pray for Sanusi leaders to find the Lord, and disciple others in his ways.