Deaf in Saudi Arabia

People Name:	Deaf
Country:	Saudi Arabia
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	100,000
World Population:	27,576,680
Primary Language:	Saudi Arabian Sign Language
Primary Religion:	Unknown
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	Translation Started
Ministry Resources:	No
Jesus Film:	No
Audio Recordings:	No
People Cluster:	Deaf
Affinity Bloc:	Deaf
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

Unlike ethnic groups, Deaf people can be found in every country in the world and often blend in with the broader community around them. Deaf people are usually viewed as a disabled group, but a more accurate approach is to consider them as a distinct people group. They have their own unique languages and culture.

What Are Their Lives Like?

By joining the Rights of Persons with Disabilities agreement at the United Nations, Saudi Arabia has helped Deaf people in that country. There are now Deaf students at universities and more sign interpreters at general events.

They have Deaf clubs and Deaf associations. Some Deaf Saudis travel to other Arab countries for events, while some of the Deaf in those countries come to Saudi Arabia. The Deaf in Saudi Arabia are gaining more knowledge through social media and traveling abroad. The sign language used is usually the Saudi Arabian one.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Islam is their main religion, but those who can’t communicate cannot understand their faith.

What Are Their Needs?

There is a shortage of sign language interpreters in Saudi Arabia, and this makes life difficult for the Deaf there. Additionally, some teachers do not teach with sign language, requiring students to rely on their hearing, lip-read, and use oral forms. Sign language is being looked at more now.

Prayer Points

Pray that Deaf Christians will help to bring the Deaf in Saudi Arabia to Jesus Christ.
Pray that the Deaf in Saudi Arabia will come into contact with sign language teaching Christians.
Pray for the Lord to prepare and send out Deaf workers to the Deaf in Saudi Arabia.
Pray for the Deaf in Saudi Arabia to hunger for spiritual truth and find it in Jesus.